David and Roscoe Hampton, both serving in the Korean War, were allowed to visit each other once while they were serving in different units and different areas of the war. The two brothers’ visit took place in Japan. Pictured in Japan (l-r) is David Hampton and Roscoe Hampton.

Tribute to the Korean War Vet: Hampton Brothers

“I did what I had to do and that was it. I wouldn’t want to do it again,” said Roscoe Hampton, Korean War veteran in Bolivar. Hampton, who is one of four brothers who served in the military during the Korean War time, was drafted by the United States Army in 1950 and served with the 45th Infantry Division.

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