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.

Kim Sun’gi

Capital Division

RANK

Staff Sergeant

STORY

Staff Sergeant Kim Sun’gi was born in Pyeongdo-ri, Buk-gu, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do, Aug. 28, 1942. He was assigned to 1st Battery, 628th Artillery Battalion, Artillery Regiment, Tiger Division and was dispatched to Vietnam; stationed in the area of Binh Dinh Province.
Staff Sergeant Kim Sun’gi died Oct. 15, 1966 in Phu Cat, Cat Hanh(BS 589942), from wounds caused by an enemy’s booby trap explosion during troop movement. He was awarded the Order of Military Merit Inheon. He was buried at 48-3-417 graveyard in Seoul National Cemetery.