The Forgotten War Mystery Cache
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This cache is not at posted coordinates. This is a field puzzle. Coordinates will take you to the
Maine Korean War Memorial located in Mt. Hope Cemetery.
Cache is located at: N 44 AB.CDE, W 068 FG.HIJ. Count down 34 and find the name that starts with "M".
Count the letters in first name and subtract one: this is A.
Count the letters in last name and add 3: this is B.
Look at the rank and find the number this is: D
Find the class stone that matches the name:
Third digit of year is: C
Add the letters in the Third line of the stone inscription: this equals I
Count the flags behind the Monuement: number of flags +1 equals+ E
Read the poem on the back of the monument, find the author and count the letters in his name. Use the last digit: this is H
In the same poem. First line of poem above author's name, how many words: this equals "F".
Look at the stone map before the monument. How may died? The answer is too many. Use the second digit of this number: it is G
Another stone, same name, fifth line, first word how many letters?: This is J.
For me visiting this spot breaks my heart. Hope you enjoy. Veterans thank you for serving
"These Too Are Not Forgotten"
3 Woofs' pack leader is the son of the person named on the stone. This Dad was a recipient of the Purple Heart and Silver Star. He did not come home to his son; he was killed in action near Kumhwa, Korea, 24 October 1952. The Silver Star was presented to the son May 7, 2000 on what would have been the soldier's 70th birthday at this memorial. . "While leading his platoon on a bold daylight attack on a strategic position, Pike's Peak, a part of the Triangle Hill complex. By personal example he continued to lead and pressed forward toward the enemy's dug-in and heavily fortified positions until he undoubtedly became identified by his actions as the leader, and became the primary target of the enemy machine gunners. He was killed by a fusillade of machine gun fire which also killed two brave and aggressive soldiers accompanying him. Heavy in coming small arms and motor fire prevented recovery of the dead until the following morning, when the remains and eight other valiant soldiers were retrieved by G Company. The gallantry in action displayed is in keeping with the highest tradition of military service, and reflects great credit on himself, the 32nd Infantry, and the United States Army."
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