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4 unusual facts about Republic of Korea Marine Corps


41 Commando

They raided the North Korean coast with the Republic of Korea Marine Corps until 41 Commando returned to England in December 1951; those who had served less than a year in the commando were drafted into 42 Commando operating in Malaya.

Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company

Sub Unit One provided naval gunfire and close air in support of South Vietnamese Army and Marine units, South Korean Army and Marine units, Australian and New Zealand Armed Forces as well as United States Army and Marine combat Divisions.

Republic of Korea Marine Corps

The garrison of ROKMC in Vietnam, however, led to some controversial events during the war, including Phong Nhị and Phong Nhất massacre, Hà My massacre, and the problems of Lai Đại Hàn (Vietnamese-Korean multiracials).

::* 1st Marine Artillery Regiment (Phoenix) : equipped K55 SPH / KH179 TH


Ross T. Dwyer

During the Korean War, he served as Executive officer (XO) of the USMC Advisory Groupto the 1st Korean Marine Corps Regiment; As S-3, 5th Marines; Assistant G-3 (Ops) and Assistant G-3 (Plans) for the 1st Marine Division.


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