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1950

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This document is a compact yet significant ephemeral dictionary of American GI army slang used during the Korean War, created by Turkish soldier Sami Durak. Measuring 7 x 12.5 cm (2.7 x 4.9 inches) and spanning 40 pages, this dictionary includes handwritten annotations and translations from English to Turkish, reflecting the slang used by American soldiers. The dictionary features a range of slang terms such as "kidding," "buddy," "pal," "hotspot," "stick," "sack time," "shack up," "jail," "prison," "nock up," "drunk," and "piss on you." The cover of the dictionary is signed by Sami Durak, and it contains notes in ink and pen on various pages and wrappers, providing a personal touch and additional context. The dictionary's inner cover includes handwritten references to Sergeant George McFarland and Sergeant Luther Sheppard, stationed in Daegu. Sami Durak, the owner, is mentioned in Nazım Dündar Sayılan's book Kore Harbinde Türklerle as a First Lieutenant of the 5th troop, with his address listed as İskele Cd. No:71, Istanbul (Selimiye) on page 6.

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Korean War (1950-1953), Turkish Soldiers in Korea, Military Slang Dictionaries, American GI Slang

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https://hdl.handle.net/10524/77293

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Oblong 7 x 12,5 cm (2.7 x inches), 40 pp.

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Turkish Brigade archives collection regarding Korean War
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