“(Sept. 8) ON GUARD DUTY FOR THE LORD-This U.S. gun crew places its trust in the Lord but not the enemy as Pvt. James McCadney, Long Island City, N.Y., stands guard over remote outpost on Korean front while chaplain, Lt. Col. John A. Deveaux, Jacksonville, Fla., conducts church service. Reading religious books are Pfc. O. B. Williams (left), Montgomery, Ala., and Pfc. Archie McEachin, Washington, D.C…50” (author’s collection).

“Chaplain (Captain) Emil Kapaun conducts a Field Mass on the hood of his jeep in Korea, 11 August 1950. It was common practice for Kapaun to travel to the front lines to conduct religious services and offer care and comfort to Soldiers.”

“Chaplain (Captain) Emil Kapaun celebrating Mass during the Korean War using the hood of a Jeep as his altar, 7 October 1950. Less than a month later, Kapaun would, without regard for his own life, save a fellow Soldier from certain death.”

Chaplain Riddle Conducts Thanksgiving Day Services 23 Nov 50

Chaplain Leo Peter Craig, O.P. (1913-1951), was killed while serving as an Army Chaplain in Korea. In this picture, taken moments before his death, Chaplain Craig is seen anointing a soldier who had been severely injured by a land mine.

Protestant choir- ANC’s, MP’s, and engineers, chaplain 1Lt Hinkledey (Lutheran), 11th Evacuation Hospital, Wonju, Korea 1951-52.

“Receiving instructions from Chaplain A. D. Prickett, USN, prior to being baptized in the Imjin River, Korea, circa April 1951. Left to right: Marine CPL Edward F. Quackenbush, Franklin Square, NY, and Marine PFC Thomas K. McElroy, Lansing, MI. All are members of the First Marine Division. Chaplain Prickett is the Assistant Division Chaplain.”

“65th AAA Batallion soldiers attend Mass by Chaplain Dennis Murphy who is using the hood of an M38 jeep as an altar, Bolo Point, Okinawa, Japan, 19 July 1951.”

Unidentified Protestant chaplain leading a worship service in Korea in 1952.

Chaplain (Captain) John A. Lindvall of Stamford, Conn., 160th Regiment, 40th U.S. Infantry Division (standing center with book), leads members of the regiment in singing during religious services held in the field. He is assisted by Cpl. Doyle W. Sullens of Victoria, Mo., organist and Bobby D. Conner (standing at tree), chaplain assistants, both of Headquarters and Headquarters Co., 160th Regt., 40th Division – January 27, 1952.

PFC Hurbert ‘ Murdoch, of 360 East 151st St. Bronx, New York, assistant to Chaplain Antonellis, does his part in helping the wounded as he holds plasma bottle (standing left) on Sept. 25, 1952 at “Kelly Hill” Korean. Kneeling, holding tape is Lt. Fouchs and at right (wearing helmet) is Chaplain Antonellis. (AP Photo)

An Army chaplain (foreground) gives comfort to a wounded GI while medical corpsmen go about their business of taking care of other wounded at an aid station near Triangle Hill in Korea where these troops were hit on Oct. 19, 1952. (AP Photo/ Fred Waters)

“A painting depicting Christ, The Prince of Peace, consoling a battle-weary Marine, provides an appropriate background in the Korean tent, Dec. 15, 1952 where Lt. Karl Ernst leads First Division leathernecks in prayer. The painting was executed by one of the marines in the outfit. Lt. Ernst, a Protestant navy chaplain, is from McLean, Texas.”

A chaplain hold services for UN troops on the western front.

Chaplain Walter Hargraves conducting services at E Company
He was interrupted by incoming Chinese fire on OP 12
(Photo: Frank Vanderbilt)

“Solace in the face of death. At the foot of a sand bagged altar, the Roman Catholic men of PEFTOK attend mass at the country of Chorwon in North Korea before committing themselves to battle in the Korean War.”

A military chaplain holds a young child in this photo taken by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) during the 1950-53 Korean War.

“(SE13-SEPT.5) FRONT LINE SERVICES-Capt. Emanuel Carlsen, Cliffside Park, N.J., chaplain of the 1st Cavalry Division’s 7th Regiment, holds church services for GI’s within sight of the front lines in Korea. Smoke rises from burning town (upper right) at end of road in background. (U.S. Army Photo via AP Wire photo)(jdc3103Ousa) 1950” (author’s collection).