This September 28, 1950, Lowell Tribune article was found on page 1, column 4:
Pfc. Roy J. Saum Wounded in Korea
The entire community extends sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Roy G. Saum and Mr. and Mrs. Roy L. Saum of West Creek, parents and grandparents of Pfc. Roy J. Saum who was wounded while serving with the 23rd Tank Co. in Korea. A telegram received Saturday contained information concerning his evacuation to somewhere in Japan. He will soon be moved to Tokyo. Roy enlisted in the army two years ago.
The following October 19, 1950, Lowell Tribune article was found on page 1, column 4:
Friends will be glad to learn that Pfc. Roy J. Saum who was wounded on the Korean battlefront and evacuated to Japan for treatment, has completely recovered and according to a telegram received by his parents, the Roy G. Saums, he has returned to Korea.
The following October 4, 1951, Lowell Tribune article was found on page 1, column 5:
Cpl. Roy Saum, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy L. Saum of Belshaw, was discharged at Ft. Sheridan, Ill., on Sept. 7, terminating his 3-yr. enlistment. Roy, who served 10 months in Korea, suffered a wounded leg but has completely recovered. Roy extends thanks to the Mothers of World War II, Mrs. Seth Little and others who sent him candy. He knows they can not realize how much it was appreciated. Since his discharge, Roy worked one week at Monticello, then became ill with malaria fever, contracted overseas. Friends wish him a speedy recovery.