"Outpost Harry" was a remote military outpost about 60 miles northeast of Seoul, South Korea. Over a period of 8 days in June of 1953. The Chinese Army launched nearly 90,000 rounds of artillery on Outpost Harry in tandem with repeated artillery attacks, most of which happened at night.
The hill (elevation 1,280 feet) was defended by 5 units of men (4 American and 1 Greek) who took shifts defending the outpost. Heavy casualties were sustained by both sides:
United Nations Forces- 102 killed and 44 MIA
Chinese Forces- Over 1,000+ killed
Greek forces adapted the name of this location from Harry to "Haros" after Charon who in Greek mythology carries the souls of the newly deceased into Hades.
Of special significance is the reputation earned by the Greek soldiers at this battle...please watch the attached video link to hear first hand accounts.
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