Searching for Blackie

[TPR0011]

Recent discussion with a Korean War Vet; a request or search for a name came up. Believed to be the spring or early summer of 1952, five RCR's set out on a sniper mission lead by a Cpl. nicknamed "Blackie" near Hill 236 or 228. The five man unit was hit, not before "Blackie" spotted the ambush and yelled back to his men. It is believed that the Cpl. was killed and another man wounded. I have searched, but do not see a Cpl. Black of the RCR's, although there was a Cpl. Black with the PPCLI.

Does this ring a bell with anyone who may have heard of this incident. 

 

[X Royal]

Blackie could also refer to Blackwell, Blackmore, Blackburn to name a few or have absolutely nothing to do with his last name.

 

[bick]

Sounds like a story that was told on Norm Christie's TV special about Korea. It can be found on DVD on his website, just google his name.

 

[TPR0011]

A few more clues - One of the vets was - Torrie, A.L. - went over during the fall of 1951 on the Simon Buckner. Arrived in Korea, but was shipped to sniper training Nippon Bara, before returning to Korea spring 1952. This Cpl. was in his unit and everyone called him Blackie. Just need to find his name for a memoir I am working on.