Battle of Kapyong Survivor | Korean War Veteran Tells His Story! Ben O'Dowd

Ben O'Dowd - Interviewed on 14th May 2000 Lieutenant Colonel Ben O'Dowd served in 3RAR during the Korean War, playing a key role in major battles like Kapyong. In this interview, he shares firsthand experiences from the frontline, including his thoughts when the war broke out, his arrival in Korea, and the intense combat his unit faced. 00:00 - When the war broke out in Korea 3:09 - Arrival to Korea 18:24 - The Battle of Kapyong 📌More information about the Battle of Kapyong! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_... 📌 Subscribe for more Australian war stories!    / @warwhispersyt   💥 Support the Australian War Memorial & help preserve veteran stories: 🔗 https://www.awm.gov.au/donate 📌 Watch the full interview here: https://australiansatwarfilmarchive.u... #KoreanWar #VeteranStories #AustralianArmy #3RAR #Kapyong #MilitaryHistory #WarStories #KoreanWarVeteran #BattleOfKapyong #HistoryMatters #ArmyLife #ANZAC #AustralianMilitary #ColdWar #WarHeroes