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Title: Korean War
Post by: grahamila on Wednesday 29 May 24 12:05 BST (UK)
I am researching 22644113, Kgm J J McMahon, Kings Regiment who was wounded in Korea when his platoon commander stepped on a mine.  Can anyone tell me where I might find out more about this man?
Title: Re: Korean War
Post by: ShaunJ on Wednesday 29 May 24 12:17 BST (UK)
He was from Bolton per the casualty list. Initially reported as killed ( an error on the part of the War Office).
Title: Re: Korean War
Post by: AlanBoyd on Wednesday 29 May 24 14:03 BST (UK)
A possibility:

There is a John J McMahon birth Q2 1931 Bolton mmn Kelly; and a matching record in 1939 at 59 Hibernia Street, Bolton for a Jack McMahon 3/4/1931. His name is annotated in green ink as John Joseph.
Title: Re: Korean War
Post by: grahamila on Thursday 30 May 24 17:32 BST (UK)
Where will I find the casualty list referred to?
Title: Re: Korean War
Post by: ShaunJ on Thursday 30 May 24 17:39 BST (UK)
He was indeed John Joseph McMahon

Father J McMahon, 59 Hibernia Street, Bolton

Casualty card viewable on FindMyPast

https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record/browse?id=gbm%2froyalengi-cards%2fre-casualty-cards-w3040-1-a-o%2f01553
Title: Re: Korean War
Post by: ShaunJ on Thursday 30 May 24 17:44 BST (UK)
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Where will I find the casualty list referred to?

I found it in contemporary newspapers of 13 June 1953.

Title: Re: Korean War
Post by: ShaunJ on Thursday 30 May 24 17:55 BST (UK)
W.I.A. S/W both legs and face
Slight, evac 26 Fd ambulance
Title: Re: Korean War
Post by: grahamila on Thursday 30 May 24 18:32 BST (UK)
I am unable to find the casualty cards on FindMyPast just a transcript.  Which newspaper are you showing?
Title: Re: Korean War
Post by: grahamila on Thursday 30 May 24 18:47 BST (UK)
Update - Found the cards.  This man transferred to the Royal Engineers and it is their casualty cards on FindMyPast.
Title: Re: Korean War
Post by: ShaunJ on Thursday 30 May 24 19:30 BST (UK)
Many newspapers carried the story of the shocking War Office error. The clip I posted is from the Grimsby Daily Telegraph

https://www.findmypast.co.uk/image-viewer?issue=BL%2F0001121%2F19530613&page=1&article=001&stringtohighlight=22644113
Title: Re: Korean War
Post by: grahamila on Thursday 30 May 24 20:05 BST (UK)
Thanks to everyone for your replies.