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Tactical Liaison Office Overview

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SGT John Conrad

Tactical Liaison Office Line Crosser Prototype Badge attributed to SGT John Conrad. SGT Conrad had the image of this badge tattooed on his forearm. This badge is of high quality and was probably made in Japan. As of this date, this is the only one known to exist.

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SGT John Conrad

SGT John Conrad's prototype with a Line Crosser Badge so you can see the size of the prototype badge. SGT Conrad had the image of this badge tattooed on his forearm. This badge is of high quality and was probably made in Japan. As of this date, this is the only one known to exist.

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Line Crosser Badge

Tactical Liaison Office Line Crosser Badge. Original badges are made out of heavy cast brass, clutch back and serial numbered. A characteristic of all of the genuine badges is the nice cloisonné work of the Taegeuk.

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Line Crosser Badge

Tactical Liaison Office Line Crosser Badge. Original badges are made out of heavy cast brass, clutch back and serial numbered. A characteristic of all of the genuine badges is the nice cloisonné work of the Taegeuk.

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Line Crosser Badge

Tactical Liaison Office Line Crosser Badge. Original badges are made out of heavy cast brass, clutch back and serial numbered. A characteristic of all of the genuine badges is the nice cloisonné work of the Taegeuk.

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Line Crosser Badge

Line Crosser Badge. Original badges are made out of heavy cast brass, clutch back and serial numbered. A characteristic of all of the genuine badges is the nice cloisonné work of the Taegeuk. Courtesy of Jae Kwon

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Line Crosser Badge

Tactical Liaison Office Line Crosser Badge. Original badges are made out of heavy cast brass, clutch back and serial numbered. A characteristic of all of the genuine badges is the nice cloisonné work of the Taegeuk.

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Line Crosser Badge

Tactical Liaison Office Line Crosser Badge. Original badges are made out of heavy cast brass, clutch back and serial numbered. A characteristic of all of the genuine badges is the nice cloisonné work of the Taegeuk.

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Line Crosser Badge

Tactical Liaison Office Line Crosser Badge. Original badges are made out of heavy cast brass, clutch back and serial numbered. A characteristic of all of the genuine badges is the nice cloisonné work of the Taegeuk.

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Line Crosser Badge

Tactical Liaison Office Line Crosser Badge. Original badges are made out of heavy cast brass, clutch back and serial numbered. A characteristic of all of the genuine badges is the nice cloisonné work of the Taegeuk.

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Line Crosser Badge

This picture captures the translucent cloisonné work of the Taegeuk which is a characteristic of all genuine badges.

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Line Crosser Badge

Tactical Liaison Office Line Crosser Badge. Original badges are made out of heavy cast brass, clutch back and serial numbered. A characteristic of all of the genuine badges is the nice cloisonné work of the Taegeuk. Notice that area inside the wreath of the Line Crosser badge is cut out on this example, similar to how a Combat Infantryman Badge is.

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1LT John Neofes

Bullion on wool Tactical Liaison Office Line Crosser Badge Line Crosser badge, attributed to 1LT John Neofes. This is the only original wartime non metal Line Crosser badge that I have encountered. Courtesy of Bob Chatt

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Hong Seong Uoon

Hong Seong Uoon Line Crosser Badge award document. Translation: Certifies that the recipient courageously and faithfully served in the battle against the Communist invasion and the battle to keep citizens free from slavery. Grants the soldier the right to wear the TLO insignia.

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MSG Charles Lamb

The original Line Crosser Badge certificate awarded to MSG Charlie Lamb. Translation: Certifies that the recipient courageously and faithfully served in the battle against the Communist invasion and the battle to keep citizens free from slavery. Grants the soldier the right to wear the TLO insignia.

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MSG Lamb Bronze Star Recommendation

MSG Lamb's original recommendation for award of a Oak Leaf Cluster (denoting a 2nd award) for the Bronze Star Medal "with V" for Valor in connection with intelligence operations against the enemy while conducting Line Crosser missions with the TLO during the period of 22 April to 4 May 1953.

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Letter of Commendation

Letter of Commendation from the G-2, 7th Infantry Division for MSG Charlie Lamb's Line Crosser exploits in the 7th Infantry Division sector.

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STEKY Agent Camera

STEKY Agent Camera's were used by UNPFK Advisors while performing Line Crosser operations with the TLO. Original pictures taken by MSG Charlie Lamb with the STEKY in the Horseshoe area of the Yokkok Chon Valley area in 1953, developed and then spliced together to give this panoramic view of the area. The rocks were collected in the same area and brought home by MSG Lamb.

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Chorwon Map

The original topographical map carried and used by MSG Lamb during Line Crosser missions in the Chorwon.

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Chorwon Map

Closeup of a small portion of the topographical map carried and used by MSG Lamb during Line Crosser missions in the Chorwon. Notice the hand written notes on the map.

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Chorwon Map

Closeup of a small portion of the back of the topographical map carried and used by MSG Lamb during Line Crosser missions in the Chorwon. Notice the hand written notes and drawing made during a Line Crosser mission.

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MSG Charles Lamb Uniform

Arguably one of the most unique US theatre made camouflage combat worn uniforms - MSG Charlie Lamb's Line Crosser uniform and an original picture of Lamb wearing it. This uniform started off as a HBT top and bottom. The outside material was made from a camouflage mosquito net and camouflage parachute material has been added to the collar area and waist. The patrol cap is also made out of HBT with camouflage mosquito netting and camouflage parachute material added to the brim.

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MSG Charles Lamb Patrol Cap

MSG Charlie Lamb's theatre made camouflage patrol cap with camouflage mosquito netting and camouflage parachute material added to the brim.

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MSG Charles Lamb

MSG Charles Lamb and a group of partisans. Notice the partisan to Lamb's left in the photo is wearing the Charlie's modified camouflaged patrol cap.

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MSG Charles Lamb Gloves

MSG Charles Lamb's hand painted heavily used pair of gloves.

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Captured Chinese PVA Sneakers

Original pair of Chinese Peoples Volunteer Army Sneakers. These were captured in the T-Bone area in 1953 by MSG Charlie Lamb while performing Line Crosser duties with the TLO. MSG Lamb said they came off a Chinese PVA LT and Charlie took them because they were his size and wore them on combat operations during the war.

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Chinese PVA Summer Shirt

Original Korean War Chinese PVA summer shirt, hat and original photo taken in May 1953 of MSG Charlie Lamb wearing a Chinese PVA summer uniform and armed with a PPSH submachine gun. MSG Lamb was assigned to the United Nations Partisan Forces Korea operating with TLO Bravo conducting Line Crosser missions in the 7th Infantry Division sector.

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MSG Charles Lamb

MSG Charlie Lamb wearing a Chinese PVA summer uniform and armed with a PPSH submachine gun. MSG Lamb was assigned to the United Nations Partisan Forces Korea operating with TLO B (Bushong) conducting Line Crosser missions in the 7th Infantry Division sector.

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MSG Charles Lamb

This original photo of MSG Charlie Lamb was taken in May 1953. MSG Lamb was assigned to TLO B (Bushong) and operated in the 7th Infantry Division sector of the Chorwon valley. He conducted tactical reconnaissance missions behind enemy lines in and around Pork Chop Hill, T-Bone and Old Baldy. You will notice that the buttstock has been removed from Charlie's Thompson and he has also added a pistol grip to foregrip as well as taped an additional clip to the clip in the magazine well.

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MSG Lamb & CPT Charles Bushong

Original photo taken in May 1953 of MSG Charlie Lamb and CPT Charles Bushong wearing Chinese PVA summer uniforms and armed with PPSH submachine guns. Lamb and Bushong made up TLO B (Bushong), and conducted Line Crosser missions in the 7th Infantry Division sector. CPT Bushong was one of the 99 Officers and NCO's from 10th Special Forces Group that were assigned to the 8240th AU in 1953. He was part of the 1st shipment, 27 February 1953 and was in charge of TLO B.

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MSG Charles Lamb

This original photo of MSG Charlie Lamb was taken in May 1953. MSG Lamb was assigned to TLO B (Bushong) and operated in the 7th Infantry Division sector of the Chorwon valley. He conducted tactical reconnaissance missions behind enemy lines in and around Pork Chop Hill, T-Bone and Old Baldy. You will notice that the buttstock has been removed from Charlie's Thompson and he has also added a pistol grip to foregrip as well as taped an additional clip to the clip in the magazine well.

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MSG Charles Lamb

This original photo of MSG Charlie Lamb was taken in May 1953. MSG Lamb was assigned to TLO B (Bushong) and operated in the 7th Infantry Division sector of the Chorwon valley. He conducted tactical reconnaissance missions behind enemy lines in and around Pork Chop Hill, T-Bone and Old Baldy. You will notice that the buttstock has been removed from Charlie's Thompson and he has also added a pistol grip to foregrip as well as taped an additional clip to the clip in the magazine well.

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MSG Charles Lamb

This original photo of MSG Charlie Lamb was taken in May 1953. MSG Lamb was assigned to TLO B (Bushong) and operated in the 7th Infantry Division sector of the Chorwon valley. He conducted tactical reconnaissance missions behind enemy lines in and around Pork Chop Hill, T-Bone and Old Baldy.

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MSG Charles Lamb

Original photo of MSG Charlie Lamb was taken in the May 1953 while Lamb was assigned to the Tactical Liaison Office (TLO).

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TLO B (Bushong)

TLO B (Bushong) cake made on the line in the 7th Infantry Division sector celebrating a successful Line Crosser mission, 1953.

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TLO B (Bushong) CP

TLO B (Bushong) CP in the 7th Infantry Division sector.

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TLO B (Bushong) CP

TLO B (Bushong) CP in the 7th Infantry Division sector.

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Navejar - Shafer - Kessling - Lamb

8240th AU Tactical Liaison Office (Line Crossers) attached to the 7th Infantry Division, operating in the Old Baldy, T-Bone and Pork Chop Hill area Spring 1953. From top to bottom: SFC Navejar, CPL Shafer, MSG Kessling and MSG Lamb. MSG Kessling was one of the 10th Special Forces Group personnel assigned to the 8240th AU. In early 1953 the 10th Special Forces Group sent 99 officers and enlisted men to the 8240th AU.

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Line Crosser Agent Training

Line Crosser Agent Training. Courtesy of MSG Charles Lamb.

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Line Crosser Agent Training

Line Crosser Agent Training. Courtesy of MSG Charles Lamb

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Line Crosser Agent Training

Line Crosser Agent Training. Courtesy of MSG Charles Lamb.

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Line Crosser Agent Training

Line Crosser Agent Training. Courtesy of MSG Charles Lamb.

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Line Crosser Agent Training

Line Crosser Agent Training. Courtesy of MSG Charles Lamb.

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MSG Charles Lamb

MSG Charles Lamb in a fresh clean uniform after returning from a mission.

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MSG Charles Lamb

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TLO G (Gaspard) Agents

TLO Gaspard Agents dressed in North Korean winter combat uniforms prior to a mission 1953. TLO Gaspard operated in the 40th Infantry Division Punchbowl/Heartbreak Ridge area.

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TLO G (Gaspard) Agent

TLO Gaspard Agent dressed in North Korean winter combat uniform prior to a mission 1953. TLO Gaspard operated in the 40th Infantry Division Punchbowl/Heartbreak Ridge area.

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TLO G (Gaspard) Agent

TLO Gaspard Agent dressed in North Korean winter combat uniform prior to a mission 1953. TLO Gaspard operated in the 40th Infantry Division Punchbowl/Heartbreak Ridge area.

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TLO G (Gaspard) Agent

TLO Gaspard Agent dressed in North Korean winter combat uniforms prior to a mission 1953. TLO Gaspard operated in the 40th Infantry Division Punchbowl/Heartbreak Ridge area.

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TLO G (Gaspard) Agent

TLO Gaspard Agent dressed in North Korean summer combat uniform prior to a mission 1953. TLO Gaspard operated in the 40th Infantry Division Punchbowl/Heartbreak Ridge area.

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TLO G (Gaspard) Agent

TLO Gaspard Agent dressed in North Korean summer combat uniform prior to a mission 1953. TLO Gaspard operated in the 40th Infantry Division Punchbowl/Heartbreak Ridge area.

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