Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster |
Parachutist Badge |
Combat Infantryman Badge
Lt. Paul S. Shorr served as a United States Army officer during the Korean War era, beginning with ROTC leadership at UCLA, followed by active duty combat service in Korea, later stateside duty at Fort Bliss, and overseas service in Germany. His military record reflects leadership, courage under fire, and continued responsibility in both combat and command assignments.
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Military Service Timeline
1950 – UCLA ROTC and Fort Lewis
While attending UCLA, Paul S. Shorr trained through the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps and attended summer military training at Fort Lewis, Washington. His early record reflects officer development and leadership responsibility that would carry forward into active Army service.
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Early 1950s – Commissioned Infantry Officer
After UCLA, he entered the military as a commissioned lieutenant in the United States Army. His service record reflects growing responsibility, professional development, and preparation for wartime leadership.
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Korean War – 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division
Lt. Shorr served with the 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, during the Korean War. He held multiple leadership roles, including infantry platoon leader, infantry company commander, battalion adjutant, and regimental assistant operations officer.
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Old Baldy and Pork Chop Hill
His combat service included action at Old Baldy and Pork Chop Hill, two of the best-known and hardest-fought engagements of the Korean War.
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Combat Decorations
His decorations included the Bronze Star for valor with oak leaf cluster, the Purple Heart with oak leaf cluster, the Parachutist Badge, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Republic of Korea Unit Citation, and the Netherlands Government personal citation award.
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1953 – Fort Bliss, Texas
After returning from Korea in 1953, Lt. Shorr was stationed at Fort Bliss, Texas, where he continued his Army service during the post-war period.
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1953-1956 – Germany, 5th Infantry Division
He was later transferred to the 5th Infantry Division as a company commander in Germany, serving there until returning to the United States in 1956.
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Biography
Lt. Paul S. Shorr served as an officer in the United States Army during the Korean War, leading troops in one of the most demanding periods in modern military history. His Army career reflects a progression from early leadership development through front-line combat command in Korea and later service in the United States and Europe.
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Early Leadership and ROTC Training
While attending the University of California, Los Angeles, Paul participated in the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, where he trained as an infantry officer. His early military record ties that training to Fort Lewis and shows the foundation of the discipline, initiative, and command ability that shaped his later service.
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The Congressional tribute on your existing page notes that he majored in economics at UCLA, minored in military service and tactics, and then received his commission as a lieutenant in the U.S. Army.
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Korean War Combat Service
During the Korean War, Lt. Shorr served with the 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, where he held several positions of responsibility, including infantry platoon leader, infantry company commander, battalion adjutant, and regimental assistant operations officer.
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He saw action in the fighting at Old Baldy and Pork Chop Hill. These battles placed extraordinary demands on junior officers and the soldiers they led.
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Honors and Decorations
Lt. Shorr’s service was recognized with major military honors, including the Bronze Star for valor with oak leaf cluster, the Purple Heart with oak leaf cluster, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Parachutist Badge, the Republic of Korea Unit Citation, and the Netherlands Government personal citation award.
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Service After Korea
After returning to the United States in 1953, Lt. Shorr was stationed at Fort Bliss, Texas. He later served as a company commander with the 5th Infantry Division in Germany before returning to the United States in 1956.
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Congressional Recognition and Civilian Life
His contributions were later recognized in the Congressional Record by Congressman Glenn M. Anderson, who highlighted both his Army service and his later community leadership.
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Legacy
Lt. Paul S. Shorr’s Army career stands as a lasting record of service, courage, and responsibility. From ROTC leadership and officer training, to combat service in Korea, to later command assignments in the United States and Germany, his life reflects a deep commitment to duty and to the people he served beside.
His military record remains an important part of his family history and a meaningful example of leadership, discipline, and dedication to others.
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Lt. Paul Shorr
Steve’s father
Battle of Old Baldy Pork Chop Hill
Introduction
Lt. Paul Shorr, Steve’s father
Steve’s Father, Lt. Paul Shorr, served in the US Army during the Korean War . His bravery under hostile fire earned him the Purple Heart twice – 5 October 1952 * 1952/09/19 * AR 600 45 Decorations for Individuals * Oak Leaf Cluster.
He also earned a Bronze Star – V Valor General Order 408-52 during the 4th Battle of Old Baldy (next to Pork Chop Hill) 5 October 1952 – Wikipedia – Prezi.com historynet.com and for Meritorious Service General Order 236-53 * Citation * Recommendation Page 1 * Page 2 * awarded June 1953.
Old Baldy is just a mile away from Pork Chop Hill (Movie Wikipedia). The movie depicts the first fierce Battle of Pork Chop Hill between the U.S. Army’s 7th Infantry Division, and Chinese and North Korean forces in April 1953. When Steve’s Father was at Pork Chop Hill, U.S. Forces held the hill. It was later the hill was lost.
Here’s A TRIBUTE TO PAUL S. SHORR by HON. Congressman GLENN M. ANDERSON
Tuesday, February 07, 1989
Page: E325 Congressional Record — 101st Congress (1989-1990)
- Mr. ANDERSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Paul S. Shorr, the outgoing president of the Wilmington Boys and Girls Club for 1988. Mr. Shorr will be honored at the annual Keystone fundraiser banquet on February 9, 1989, at Los Verdes Country Club in Rancho Palos Verdes. This occasion gives me the opportunity to express my appreciation for Paul’s work on behalf of the surrounding community.
- Mr. Shorr is a native New Yorker who migrated to California to complete his bachelor of arts degree at UCLA. While attending UCLA, he majored in economics and minored in military service and tactics.
- Upon graduation, Paul entered the military, and received a commission as lieutenant in the U.S. Army. Mr. Shorr went on to serve in the Korean war as an infantry platoon leader, infantry company commander, battalion adjutant, and regimental assistant operations officer with the 38th Infantry, 2d Division.
- Mr. Shorr has received numerous honors while serving his country. He has been given the parachutist badge, combat infantryman badge, bronze star for valor with oak leaf cluster, purple heart with oak leaf cluster, Republic of Korea Unit Citation, and Netherlands Government personal citation award.
- While in the Army, Paul saw action in battle for Old Baldy and Pork Chop Hill. He returned to the United States in 1953 and was stationed at Fort Bliss, TX. Afterward, he was transferred to 5th Infantry Division as company commander in Germany, until returning to the United States in 1956. After dedicating many years to a military career, he entered the private sector as an insurance broker, and became involved in land development. [Crest Motel – Blythe CA, Harbor Building]
- As a civilian, Paul has contributed to his community in many ways. He served as president of San Pedro City of Hope Chapter for 2 years. He served on the board of directors of an over the counter listed corporation for 2 years. He was also president of the homeowners association for 1 year. Presently, he is stepping down from a year as head of the Wilmington Boys and Girls Club.
- My wife, Lee, joins me in extending our congratulations to Paul S. Shorr today. Paul is a truly remarkable citizen who has dedicated his life to serving his country and the citizens of our area. We wish Mr. Shorr, his three sons, Steven, Stuart, and Tim, and his two grandsons, Brian Michael and Eric Scott, our best wishes today and in the years ahead. Citation ==>
Paul passed away April 20, 2019.
Services to be held at Hillside Memorial – Map * Facebook Video of Internment * Obituary.
400 Pages of Military Records that Paul Kept
Paul Shorr US ARMY
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Lt. Paul Shorr – Bronze Star
- V Valor General Order 408-52 Old Baldy – Pork Chop Hill
Meritorious Service 1953 General Order 236-53 * Citation * Recommendation Page 1 * Page 2 - Excerpts of Manuscript where Col Don Carmichael mentions Lt Paul Shorr
Col. Don Carmichael
His Website (Archive.org)
Friend of Lt Paul Shorr
Excerpts of Manuscript where Don mentions Paul
YouTube Videos
- Big Picture: The 2nd Infantry Division in Korea
- Pork Chop Hill – Gregory Peck
- HD Stock Footage Korean War 2nd Infantry Battle for Old Baldy Reel 1
- HD Historic Stock Footage Korean War BATTLE FOR OLD BALDY
Links & Resources
- Facebook 2nd Infantry Division
- Archive.org Korean War.org
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My mother’s brother was saved from certain death while his unit was lost in North Korea.
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