Jeon Yeongjae

Capital Division

RANK

Staff Sergeant

STORY

Staff Sergeant Jeon Yeongjae was born in Daechuk-ri, Jeongchon-myeon, Jinju-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, Aug. 1, 1945. He was assigned to 2nd Company, Armor Regiment, Tiger Division and was dispatched to Vietnam; stationed in the area of Binh Dinh Province.
Staff Sergeant Jeon Yeongjae was killed may. 23, 1970 in Tay Son, Tay Thuan(BR 226454), during a battle with enemies in ambush operation. He was awarded the Order of Military Merit Hwarang. He was buried at 02-4-3162 graveyard in Seoul National Cemetery.

Son Cheolgi

Capital Division

RANK

Staff Sergeant

STORY

Staff Sergeant Son Cheolgi was born in 1 Wolgye-ri, Seungju-eup, Suncheon-si, Jeollanam-do, Feb. 14, 1946. He was assigned to 2nd Company, Armor Regiment, Tiger Division and was dispatched to Vietnam; stationed in the area of Binh Dinh Province.
Staff Sergeant Son Cheolgi was killed Jul. 9, 1970 in Tay Son, Tay Thuan(BR 661462), during a battle with enemies in ambush operation. He was awarded the Order of Military Merit Hwarang. He was buried at his Family Cemetery.

Yoo Gijeong

Capital Division

RANK

Staff Sergeant

STORY

Staff Sergeant Yoo Gijeong was born in 99-1 Tanjung-ri, Sinam-myeon, Yesan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do, Jan. 22, 1943. He was assigned to 2nd Company, Armor Regiment, Tiger Division and was dispatched to Vietnam; stationed in the area of Binh Dinh Province.
Staff Sergeant Yoo Gijeong died Jan. 10, 1970 in Tay Son, Tay Thuan(BR 638445), from wounds caused by an enemy’s sniper shooting during a search action. He was awarded the Order of Military Merit Hwarang. He was buried at 02-5-2919 graveyard in Seoul National Cemetery.

Park Juseop

Capital Division

RANK

Sergeant 1st Class

STORY

Sergeant 1st Class Park Juseop was born in 1 Sinheung-ri, Bu’an-eup, Bu’an-gun, Jeollabuk-do, Sep. 8, 1944. He was assigned to 2nd Company, Armor Regiment, Tiger Division and was dispatched to Vietnam; stationed in the area of Binh Dinh Province.
Sergeant 1st Class Park Juseop died Jan. 2, 1971 in Tay Son, Tay Thuan(BR 647498), from wounds caused by a booby trap explosion during an ambush operation. He was awarded the Order of Military Merit Hwarang. He was buried at 02-2-3450 graveyard in Seoul National Cemetery.

Lee Hongtae

Capital Division

RANK

Staff Sergeant

STORY

Staff Sergeant Lee Hongtae was born in 629 Changsin-dong, Jongro-gu, Seoul Capital City, Feb. 27, 1947. He was assigned to 2nd Company, Armor Regiment, Tiger Division and was dispatched to Vietnam; stationed in the area of Binh Dinh Province.
Staff Sergeant Lee Hongtae died Mar. 3, 1971 in Tay Son, Tay Thuan(BR 707407), from wounds caused by a booby trap explosion during an ambush operation. He was awarded the Order of Military Merit Inheon. He was buried at 02-2-3502 graveyard in Seoul National Cemetery.