Yu Jae-hung
Yu Jae Hung (유재흥, 劉載興; 1921–2011) was a Republic of Korea (ROK) military officer who commanded the ROK II Corps and ROK III Corps in the Korean War.
Yu Jae Hung 유재흥 劉載興 | |
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| Born | 3 August 1921 Nagoya, Aichi, Japan |
| Died | 26 November 2011 (aged 90) Seoul, South Korea |
| Allegiance | Empire of Japan South Korea |
| Service/ | Imperial Japanese Army Republic of Korea Army |
| Years of service | 1942-1945 1946-1960 |
| Rank | Captain Lieutenant General |
| Commands held | 7th Infantry Division II Corps III Corps Republic of Korea Army Deputy Chief of Staff |
| Battles/wars | World War II Cheju Uprising Korean War |
| Awards | Legion of Merit (x2) |
| Other work | Ambassador Minister of National Defense (1971-1973) |
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