U.S. Silver Star Medal reissued to late S. Korean veteran of Korean War
SEOUL, Oct. 28 (Yonhap) -- A late South Korean veteran who was awarded the U.S. ...
A late South Korean veteran, Army Staff Sgt. Nam Woon-soo, who received the U.S. Silver Star Medal in 1953 for his bravery during the Battle of White Horse Hill, has been posthumously reissued the medal after it went missing decades ago, officials announced on Wednesday. The medal, along with the Chungmu Order of Military Merit from the South Korean government, was originally awarded to Nam for his crucial role in the battle, which took place in present-day Cheorwon, around 80 kilometers northeast of Seoul.
On the battlefield, Nam crawled to the enemy's position, destroyed their entrance, and significantly weakened their firepower. This decisive action played a key part in neutralizing enemy forces during one of the most intense battles of the Korean War, pitting U.S.-backed South Korean troops against Chinese communist troops. Nam expressed regret and frustration over the missing medal before his death in 1997.
His family later petitioned the South Korean government for a reissue, but their request was denied as the medal had been issued by the U.S. government.
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