Late French Korean War veteran to be buried at UN cemetery in Busan
The remains of a late French veteran who fought in the 1950-53 Korean War will be laid to rest at the U.N. Memorial Cemetery this week, in line with his wish to be buried in Korea, the veterans ministry said Monday. A ceremony marking the return of the remains of the late Serge Archambeau will take place at Incheon International Airport, just west of Seoul, on Tuesday, according to the ministry.…
A French veteran who participated in the Korean War of 1950-53 will be given a final resting place at the U.N. Memorial Cemetery in Busan, according to his wishes, the French veterans ministry announced on Monday. Serge Archambeau's remains will embark on their final journey on Tuesday, arriving at Incheon International Airport, located west of Seoul.
The consignment contains the remains of the late French soldier, who was a member of the Third Company, French Battalion and engaged in numerous fierce engagements, most notably the battle at T-Bone Hill in northwestern Cheorwon, Gangwon Province, where he defended his position against Chinese forces in 1952. Throughout his life, Archambeau had consistently expressed his desire to be interred in Korea.
The remains will find their final resting place at the Busan cemetery on Saturday, where Vice Veterans Minister Kang Yun-jin and French Navy crew members are expected to attend the event. This cemetery serves as the final resting place for 2,341 service members from 14 countries who fought alongside Korea under the U.N. flag, including Archambeau, whose remains have been identified.
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