FIL was at Chosin. RIP
As was mine.
He never wanted to talk about it. He survived the battle, but I think the experience eventually contributed to his death. He succumbed to throat cancer, brought on by the classic one-two punch...heavy smoking and consumption of alcohol.
The local Chosen Frozen group came to his funeral and performed a very moving ceremony; the next day, an Honor Guard played taps over his grave.
The Marines never leave their comrades behind.