Frostbite and combat wounds finally recognized for Korean War veteran
A Korean War veteran's injuries have been recognized. The veteran suffered from frostbite and other wounds during a firefight. He had been carrying ammunition when he fell into freezing water.
His clothes froze to his body due to the cold and the fact that he could not change them. The veteran eventually sought medical attention for a blister, which led to the discovery of his frostbite. Further details about the veteran's experience and recovery are available from the source, including his treatment at a hospital in Michigan.
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