It is estimated that Task Force Drysdale began its mission with 922 officers and men. Less than 40 men reached Hagaru-ri, another 300 found their way back to Koto-ri. Killed in action and missing in action were an estimated 162. Another 159 men were identified as wounded. Forty four Marines, originally listed as missing, were taken prisoner. Of these, just 25 either escaped or survived their captivity; Sergeant Estess was one of these brave men.