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Convoy of Jeeps

Secretary of the Army Frank Pace is visiting Oppama, Japan for the "Big Five" military vehicle project. Secretary Pace is located on the left of the first, white jeep with unidentified people. All others are also unidentified.

Welcome Crowd From Ship

Soldiers disembark from the United States Naval Ship General LeRoy Eltinge at the Seattle, Washington Port of Embarkation. Over 1,500 soldiers returned to the United States on the ship from combat duty in Korea. A massive crowd of people and United States Army and Navy officers was on hand to greet them upon their arrival. All are unidentified.

Returning Soldier with His Family

Master Sergeant Harry Lister (right) is greeted by his wife and son after returning from Korea on the United States Navy Ship General LeRoy Eltinge. Master Sergeant Harrinton was among 1,500 Korean War combat veterans who returned to the United States at the Seattle, Washington Port of Embarkation. Others in the background are unidentified.

Marching Band for Parade

A military marching band prepares to march in a parade to welcome home over 1,500 soldiers who are returning to the United States from combat duty in Korea. The soldiers arrived at the Seattle, Washington Port of Embarkation and marched from Fort Lawton. All are unidentified.

Movie Comedian Joe E. Brown Greets Soldiers

Movie comedian Joe E. Brown (standing) greets move than 1,500 United States Army soldiers who returned to the United States from combat duty in Korea. The soldiers returned on the United States Navy Ship General LeRoy Eltinge and landed at the Seattle, Washington Port of Embarkation. Brown was among many who turned out to greet the soldiers at a reception and parade. All others in the background are unidentified.