South Korea, April 7, 1959: Spec. 6 Joseph Torrecello, technician at the 6th Medical Depot at ASCOM, Korea, repairs a microscope. The depot had repair facilities for all types of medical and dental equipment used by United Nations Forces in Korea and in addition, repairmen were often sent out to various military hospitals to work on equipment. They also assisted the Republic of Korea Navy and some missionary hospitals.

Distributing medicine, medical supplies and equipment to United Nations Forces throughout the Republic of Korea was only part of the function of the 6th Medical Depot. The huge supply center, under command of Lt. Col. Stanford R. Benner, also repaired all types of hospital and dental equipment and grinded lenses for eyeglasses.

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