I was stationed there as a Radioman from April 1984 to June 1987. Those who were there at the time, can you post your name or your parents names? Im sure I remember you and your parents while there in the mid 80s.
We were there in 1960-63. This looks like our street in the housing area. I recognize the stairs leading up to the front houses. We did have a private vehicle -- a 1956 Ford station wagon. When my mother drove it to downtown Chinhae we were mobbed by people who came out from everywhere to check us out. We made so many friends and people got used to seeing my mom and our big blue station wagon. Still love Korea!
was there in 1965, the base looks somewhat the same, but downtown looks totally different, no private cars, only militay vehicles and oxen drawn carts. All Koreans wore traditional dress or men in military uniforms. No police, the whole country was under martial law, can't believe the change
Awesome! We were there from 86-88. Good times. I went to CT Joy Elementary. Nowadays I'm limited to Air Force bases :) Thanks for bringing back the memories!
Oh wow...I lived in the base in '97 to '01 and attended ct joy elementary school too. The cherry blossom festivals were always fun. I loved it there. Best memories of my childhood was spent in chinhae. Im really glad you put up this video! I've always wanted to go back and visit!
@flipc1, I was in Chinhae in 1965, what a change, all Koreans wore traditional dress, only military vehicles downtown, mostly oxen drawn carts. Open sewer ditches everywhere, duffy's taveren was off the base down by the ballfield. There was a large anchor near the base entrance. Amazing the change
I remember this place inside the US base!looks still the same. brings back childhood memories first scene: the houses down the hill thats where my friends used to live. I attended C. turner joy school back in the mid '80's navy brat here. Since my dad retired from the navy, I've been longing to see this place. Thanks for sharing this video. =)
I was stationed there as a Radioman from April 1984 to June 1987. Those who were there at the time, can you post your name or your parents names? Im sure I remember you and your parents while there in the mid 80s.
Petrbondra 3 weeks ago
We were there in 1960-63. This looks like our street in the housing area. I recognize the stairs leading up to the front houses. We did have a private vehicle -- a 1956 Ford station wagon. When my mother drove it to downtown Chinhae we were mobbed by people who came out from everywhere to check us out. We made so many friends and people got used to seeing my mom and our big blue station wagon. Still love Korea!
divalicias 7 months ago
was there in 1965, the base looks somewhat the same, but downtown looks totally different, no private cars, only militay vehicles and oxen drawn carts. All Koreans wore traditional dress or men in military uniforms. No police, the whole country was under martial law, can't believe the change
dougnbarb64 1 year ago
Awesome! We were there from 86-88. Good times. I went to CT Joy Elementary. Nowadays I'm limited to Air Force bases :) Thanks for bringing back the memories!
bfninjuh 2 years ago
Man this brings back alot of memories. I have been in Chinhae for 3 years and i'm still missing it :( who is this talking? Mat ?
armorking987 2 years ago
Chinhae 1963 was so different. The housing looks the same.
One room school..grades 1to6. The rest stayed in Seoul.
BuddysDove 3 years ago
In 1963 the school had one room. Grades 1 to 6. The older children had to live in Seoul.
We had a movie theater in a Quonset Hut and also a 6 lane bowling alley ..in a Quonset hut.
BuddysDove 3 years ago
@BuddysDove We were there in 1960-63 -- we lived in a Quonset hut at first. The first part of this video looks like our street in the housing area.
divalicias 7 months ago
Oh wow...I lived in the base in '97 to '01 and attended ct joy elementary school too. The cherry blossom festivals were always fun. I loved it there. Best memories of my childhood was spent in chinhae. Im really glad you put up this video! I've always wanted to go back and visit!
flipc1 3 years ago
@flipc1, I was in Chinhae in 1965, what a change, all Koreans wore traditional dress, only military vehicles downtown, mostly oxen drawn carts. Open sewer ditches everywhere, duffy's taveren was off the base down by the ballfield. There was a large anchor near the base entrance. Amazing the change
dougnbarb64 1 year ago
I remember this place inside the US base!looks still the same. brings back childhood memories first scene: the houses down the hill thats where my friends used to live. I attended C. turner joy school back in the mid '80's navy brat here. Since my dad retired from the navy, I've been longing to see this place. Thanks for sharing this video. =)
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shawarmania 3 years ago
Glad to bring back a childhood memory. It is a beautiful place. We will miss this place when we leave!!
mooseryn 3 years ago