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The first engagement the 10th BCT involved was the Battle of Miudong (Syngy), were elements of the Battalion was sent to clear the supply route from Pusan to Seoul of North Koreans. Recon Platoon under then 2Lieutenant Maximo P. Young, a World War II veteran was leading the way with 4 M24 Chaffee Light Tanks supported by Able and Baker Companies.
The Philippine Expeditionary Force to Korea (PEFTOK) (Tagalog: Ipinadalang Lakas ng Pilipinas sa Korea, Korean: 필리핀 한국 원정군; RR: Pillipin Hanguk wonjeonggun, Spanish: Fuerza Expedicionaria Filipina a Corea or FEFC) was the Philippine Army contingent of the United Nations forces that fought in the Korean War (1950–1953).
LOS LUNAS, N.M. (KRQE) – More than 70 years after dying in the Korean War, a young soldier from Los Lunas has been identified, bringing closure to his family who have been waiting for answers.
Student volunteer soldiers in Daegu in 1950.. Student Volunteer Forces (Korean: 학도의용군) [1] or Student Volunteer Troops [2] (학도의용대), also known as Student Volunteer Soldiers (학도의용병) or simply Student Soldiers (학도병), were students that fought against the North Korean forces and Chinese forces on behalf of the South Korea during the Korean War.
Paul Vasquez never imagined killing anyone until he was thrust into the Korean War.
The 19-year-old was initially reported “missing in action,” officials said.
Served in World War II, Korea and Vietnam War; In addition to the Medal of Honor he received five purple hearts. Richard G. Wilson † Army: Private First Class: Opari, Korea: October 21, 1950: Co. 1, Medical Company, 187th Airborne Infantry Regiment Sacrificed his life to aid a fellow soldier shielding them from enemy fire with his own body
The 22-year-old was taken as a prisoner of war after his unit came under “heavy mortar and artillery fire,” according to military officials. Korean War soldier’s remains ID’d 73 years ...