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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).
The Battle of Yultong (Korean: 율동 전투; RR: Yultong Jeontu; Filipino: Labanan sa Yultong), [4] also known as the Battle of Meiluodong (Chinese: 美罗洞战斗; pinyin: Měiluódòng Zhàndòu), Battle of Yuldong, or Battle of Yuldong-ri, took place during the Korean War.
Pages in category "Filipino military personnel killed in the Korean War" This category contains only the following page. This list may not reflect recent changes .
Pages in category "Filipino military personnel of the Korean War" The following 7 pages are in this category, out of 7 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
7,500 Philippine soldiers fought in the Korean War on the side of the United Nations. Among them was Fidel V. Ramos, future chief of staff of the Philippine military and later President of the Philippines. After the war, Filipino engineers and technicians workers were instrumental in South Korean reconstruction efforts. [3]
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.
Conrado Dumlao Yap [1] (January 22, 1921 – April 23, 1951) was an officer in the Philippine Army who served during the Second World War and the Korean War.. He was a recipient of the Philippines' highest military award, the Medal of Valor, which he was posthumously awarded for his actions of valor and courage in the Battle of Yultong. [4]
Korean War (1950–1953) [2] South Korea United States North Korea China Soviet Union: Stalemate. The Korean Peninsula remained divided into two states Philippines (combat support) [2] Vietnam War (1964–1973) [3] South Vietnam United States North Vietnam Viet Cong and PRG China Soviet Union North Korea: North Vietnamese victory. Unification ...