Lee Kwon-mu
Lee Kwon-mu (Korean: 리권무; 1914–1986), also known as Yi Kwon-mu or Ri Gwon-mu, was a North Korean general officer during the Korean War. He commanded a division, and later a corps, on the front line of the conflict and received North Korea's two highest military honours, the Hero of the Republic and the Order of the National Flag, First Class.
Lee Kwon Mu 리권무 | |
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Born | 1914 Manchuria, Republic of China |
Died | 1986 |
Allegiance | China North Korea |
Service/ | Eighth Route Army Korean People's Army Ground Force |
Years of service | 1948–1959 |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
Commands held | NK 4th Division NK I Corps |
Battles/wars | See battles
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Awards | Hero of the Republic Order of the National Flag, First Class |
Lee Kwon Mu | |
Hangul | 리권무 |
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Hanja | |
Revised Romanization | Ri Gwon-mu |
McCune–Reischauer | Ri Kwŏnmu |
South Korean spelling | |
Hangul | 이권무 |
Revised Romanization | I Gwon-mu |
McCune–Reischauer | Yi Kwŏnmu |
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