Kim Gwangyeon

Capital Division

RANK

Sergeant

STORY

Sergeant Kim Gwangyeon was born in 641 4ga, Buk’i-myeon, Jangseong-gun, Jeollanam-do, Mar. 8, 1948. He was assigned to 3rd Battery, 61th Artillery Battalion, Artillery Regiment, Tiger Division and was dispatched to Vietnam; stationed in the area of Binh Dinh Province.
Sergeant Kim Gwangyeon died Aug. 3, 1972 in Binh Hoa, Nui That(BR 338459), from wounds caused by a vehicle overturning during vehicle guard. He was buried at 02-1-4229 graveyard in Seoul National Cemetery.

Lee Hyeongcheol

Capital Division

RANK

Corporal

STORY

Corporal Lee Hyeongcheol was born in Nangdo-ri, Hwajeong-myeon, yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do, Sep. 2, 1947. He was assigned to HQ Battery, 61th Artillery Battalion, Artillery Regiment, Tiger Division and was dispatched to Vietnam; stationed in the area of Binh Dinh Province.
Corporal Lee Hyeongcheol died May. 22, 1970 in Tay Son, Phu Phong(BR 815356), from wounds caused by a firearm misfiring during education training. He was buried at 02-4-3087 graveyard in Seoul National Cemetery.

Choi Nakjin

Capital Division

RANK

Master Sergeant

STORY

Master Sergeant Choi Nakjin was born in Hujeong-ri, Samrye-eup, Wanju-gun, Jeollabuk-do, Nov. 16, 1934. He was assigned to HQ Battery, 61th Artillery Battalion, Artillery Regiment, Tiger Division and was dispatched to Vietnam; stationed in the area of Binh Dinh Province.
Master Sergeant Choi Nakjin died by cerebral malaria Dec. 15, 1965, in Phu Phong(BR 807366). He was buried at 51-1-29 graveyard in Seoul National Cemetery.

Lee Donheum

Capital Division

RANK

Staff Sergeant

STORY

Staff Sergeant Lee Donheum was born in Mannyeon-ri, Jangdong-myeon, Jangheung-gun, Jeollanam-do, Aug. 1, 1945. He was assigned to HQ Battery, 61th Artillery Battalion, Artillery Regiment, Tiger Division and was dispatched to Vietnam; stationed in the area of Binh Dinh Province.
Staff Sergeant Lee Donheum was killed may. 13, 1969 in Tay Giang(BR 621408), during a battle with enemies in a search operation. He was awarded the Order of Military Merit Inheon. He was buried at 19-1-2508 graveyard in Seoul National Cemetery.

Shin Sun’gye

Capital Division

RANK

Sergeant 1st Class

STORY

Sergeant 1st Class Shin Sun’gye was born in 486-1 Dugu-dong, Dongrae-gu, Busan City, Jan. 27, 1944. He was assigned to HQ Battery, 61th Artillery Battalion, Artillery Regiment, Tiger Division and was dispatched to Vietnam; stationed in the area of Binh Dinh Province.
Sergeant 1st Class Shin Sun’gye died May. 14, 1969 in Phu Phong(BR 894146), from wounds caused by a vehicle overturning during transportation of supplies. He was buried at 19-1-2506 graveyard in Seoul National Cemetery.