The Volunteer Corps for Korea was a Belgian–Luxembourg
military force sent to assist South Korea during the Korean War. Over the
course of its existence, 3,171 Belgians and 78 Luxembourgers served in the
unit.
After training, volunteers received their characteristic brown berets. Soldiers from Luxembourg who were trained alongside the Belgians were organised into 1st Platoon, A Company of B.U.N.C.
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| Veterans Gilbert Buchholtz, Robert Mores, Léon Moyen, Mathias Morgiel |
The Belgian-Luxembourg Corps sailed from Antwerp to Pusan and arrived on 31 January 1951. The Volunteer Corps was dismantled in 1955.
The television show M*A*S*H (1972-1983) had an episode which included a wounded Luxembourg lieutenant entering the 4077.
My father served with the Brown Berets in Korea. I have pictures but do not know the dates when he served. His name was Thierry de Coninck. His friend also served, and his name was Leon Van Der Elst. I can send you the pictures. Any information you have regarding the dates of their service would be helpful. Thanks. Michel de Coninck
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DeleteThank you for your message and comment. The short answer is no, I don’t have that information, but happily take on the challenge to find out more. Good to let me know your email address, so I can contact you directly. You can contact me at daan@southpacificberets.com