In 1950, during the Korean War, E. Lawrence ÒLarryÓ St. Laurent saw combat duty at the Chosin Reservoir. Facing subzero temperatures, and surrounded by over a million Chinese soldiers, Larry and his fellow soldiers and Marines fought their way out of Korea to the coast, and took part of the largest evacuation ever to occur during wartime. This book tells about LarryÕs desire to serve, his military exploits, and his service to his fellow Veterans.
This Jackson resident has worked tirelessly for his fellow Veterans. He was instrumental in gaining assistance for Korean War Veterans who suffer from frostbite. As Ocean County Director of Veterans Affairs, he oversaw the creation of many sorely needed services. As Chairman of the Korean War Memorial, he achieved a singular victory in his effort to ensure that the combat Veterans of the Korean War would not be forgotten.
He possesses both a Purple Heart and a Heart of Gold; and his story deserves to be preserved.