(LEAD) Memorial wall set up for fallen elite Ethiopian troops fighting in Korean War
SEOUL, Nov. 11 (Yonhap) -- A memorial wall has been set up in Ethiopia to honor ...
Ethiopia has established a memorial wall in Addis Ababa to commemorate the 122 fallen soldiers of the Kagnew Battalion, an elite Ethiopian unit that fought in the Korean War from 1950-53. The battalion, comprised of 3,500 Ethiopian Royal Guards, participated in all 253 battles without losing a single engagement. The memorial, unveiled on Wednesday at a cathedral in the Ethiopian capital, displays the names of the fallen troops.
This is the only African nation to have sent ground troops to support South Korea during the three-year conflict. The veterans ministry and HD Construction Equipment collaborated to construct the memorial monument, aiming to provide facilities for Korean War veterans who served alongside UN forces. The Kagnew Battalion's bravery and sacrifice are hailed as a source of pride for Ethiopia and a crucial factor in the Republic of Korea's freedom.
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