Kim Myeongrok

Capital Division

RANK

Corporal

STORY

Corporal Kim Myeongrok was born in Yongang-ri, Samho-eup, Yeongam-gun, Jeollanam-do, Aug. 5, 1947. He was assigned to 3rd Company, 26th Regiment, Tiger Division and was dispatched to Vietnam; stationed in the area of Binh Dinh Province.
Corporal Kim Myeongrok died Jul. 16, 1968 in Dong Xuan(CQ 063730), from wounds caused by a booby trap explosion during a military action. He was awarded the Order of Military Merit Inheon. He was buried at family Cemetry.

Jong Gongwoo

Capital Division

RANK

Corporal

STORY

Corporal Jong Gongwoo was born in 281-2 Hwasu-dong, Dong-gu, Incheon City, Aug. 25, 1946. He was assigned to 3rd Company, 26th Regiment, Tiger Division and was dispatched to Vietnam; stationed in the area of Binh Dinh Province.
Corporal Jong Gongwoo died Sep. 9, 1968 in Dong Xuan(BQ 943753), from wounds caused by a booby trap explosion during an ambush action. He was awarded the Order of Military Merit Inheon. He was buried at 21-1-2109 graveyard in Seoul National Cemetry.

Kang Yeongsool

Capital Division

RANK

Sergeant

STORY

Sergeant Kang Yeongsool was born in 714 Daeyu Geohae Namwon-si, Jeollabuk-do, May. 10, 1946. He was assigned to 3rd Company, 26th Regiment, Tiger Division and was dispatched to Vietnam; stationed in the area of Binh Dinh Province.
Sergeant Kang Yeongsool died Mar. 1, 1969 in Dong Xuan(BQ 900778), from wounds caused by a booby trap explosion during an ambush action. He was awarded the Order of Military Merit Inheon. He was buried at 21-1-2347 graveyard in Seoul National Cemetry.

Han Gyenam

Capital Division

RANK

1st Lieutenant

STORY

1st Lieutenant Han Gyenam was born in Eupsang2-ri, Heongseong-eup, Heongseon-gun, Gangwon-do, Oct. 22, 1946. He was assigned to 3rd Company, 26th Regiment, Tiger Division and was dispatched to Vietnam; stationed in the area of Binh Dinh Province.
1st Lieutenant Han Gyenam died Jun. 10, 1969 in Phu Cat, Cat Hanh(BR 755636), from wounds caused by a grenade explosion serving during Operation Biho 23. He was awarded the Order of Military Merit Hwarang. He was buried at 51-4-0172 graveyard in Seoul National Cemetry.

Son Sangchae

Capital Division

RANK

Sergeant

STORY

Sergeant Son Sangchae was born in 113-4 Jungnim-dong, Naju-si, Jeollanam-do, Jan. 5, 1945. He was assigned to 3rd Company, 26th Regiment, Tiger Division and was dispatched to Vietnam; stationed in the area of Binh Dinh Province.
Sergeant Son Sangchae died Aug. 15, 1969 in Tay Son, Nui Dong Tre (BR 6138), from wounds caused by small arms fire serving during Operation Beongae 7. He was awarded the Order of Military Merit Hwarang. He was buried at 19-3-2717 graveyard in Seoul National Cemetry.