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#Timeless Halloween candy story @TimelessHallow1. During the fighting at #ChosinReservoir in Dec. 1950, a radio operator got confused on code words and ordered a pallet of candy instead of the ammo that had been requested by the Marines. (1/3) Image
The “Tootsie Rolls” that were dropped in turned out to be a source of nutrition and energy for the #Marines and also an excellent way of fixing bullet-riddled vehicles. Many men attributed the candy to keeping their vehicles running and saving their lives (2/3). Image
The Tootsie Roll company continues to send a case of the candies to reunions of the Chosin Few, an organization of veterans who fought at the Reservoir. Lt. Gen. Richard E. Carey USMC (ret.) and Ellen R. Gordon from Tootsie Roll Industries in 2016. (pic: Sgt. A. Ferrer) (3/3) Image
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