Alvin Castay

To Korea- May 1951-June 1952

Alvin was stationed in Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in San Diego county, California.

He was sent to Japan by merchant marine ship and stayed one day, then he landed in Busan, Korea.  He fought in Wanju County South Korea and Wonson in North Korea.

Alvin Castay in July 2021.  Portrait by Peter Lee

Alvin Castay in July 2021. Portrait by Peter Lee

Alvin holds Korean money 100 won from Korean War.   Photo by Peter Lee

Alvin holds Korean money 100 won from Korean War. Photo by Peter Lee

Shrapnel, heavy metal pieces from explosive devices during the Korean War.

Shrapnel, heavy metal pieces from explosive devices during the Korean War.

Alvin Castay,  July 2021.   Photo by Peter Lee

Alvin Castay, July 2021. Photo by Peter Lee

Exercising with Sun Kim July 2021

Exercising with Sun Kim July 2021

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