Pacific Stars and Stripes, May
18, 1953
TOKYO, May 18 (Pac. S&S) - Navy men aboard the
attack transport Henrico at Inchon recently showed their hearts to be
as big as their ship when they gave 147 Korean orphans the time of their
young lives and $928.50 to their orphanage. Each of the tots, who came
from the Inchon Women's Police orphanage and ranged from 2 to 12 years
old, were stuffed with cake and ice cream, shown cartoons, and serenaded
by the ship's hillbilly band, the Henrico Ramblers. The children, happy
and smiling and dressed in Korean costumes, added to the fun by singing
and dancing.
TWO ASSAULT BOATS brought the orphans to the Henrico,
and as each child climbed to the top of the gangway, they were taken
in tow by a sailor who acted as guide and guardian. All ship's work
ceased as the crew turned its full attention to the youngsters. The
party was planned by the enlisted recreation committee.
As the little guests left the ship, each
clutched a gift package containing soap, tooth paste, a wash cloth, and
other articles - rare possessions to Korean children of today.
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