“Backers Bandits” By Charles Waterhouse

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“Pat Mc Gahn’s Hill, April 22-23, 1951”
Print depicts “Baker’s Bandits” fighting up a steep hill in Hwachon Reservoir, Korea, 23 April, 1951. The original painting was commissioned by Patrick McGahn.

Baker’s Bandits of B-1-5 are shown assaulting the vital crest of Hill 313 at Hwachon Reservoir. It was a 65° slope on a 30-yard front, with no cover. Several awards were given to members of the unit: the Navy Cross, Silver and Bronze Stars, numerous Purple Hearts – and wooden crosses as well. It was most typical of the vicious hill battles that raged throughout 1951-1953 in Korea.

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The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation is the Nation’s oldest and largest provider of need-based scholarships to military children, with particular attention given to those whose parent has been killed or wounded in combat, or who have demonstrated financial need.

• Measures 24″ x 18″
• Printed on archival quality paper