U.S. Army deserter Jenkins arrives in U.S. for first visit

Wednesday, June 15, 2005

WELDON, N.C. -- Charles Jenkins, who deserted his U.S. Army unit and crossed into North Korea in 1965, arrived Tuesday in the United States for his first visit in 40 years.

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