Belgian Volunteer Corps for Korea
The Volunteer Corps for Korea (French: Corps de Volontaires pour la Corée; Dutch: Vrijwilligerskorps voor Korea) was a Belgium–Luxembourg military force sent to assist South Korea during the Korean War. A battalion-sized unit, it arrived in Korea in 1951 and remained after the cease-fire until 1955. Over the course of its existence, 3,171 Belgians and 78 Luxembourgers served in the unit.
| Belgian Volunteer Corps for Korea | |
|---|---|
A Luxembourgish soldier in Korea in 1953 | |
| Active | 1950–1955 |
| Countries | Belgium Luxembourg |
| Allegiance | United Nations |
| Type | Infantry battalion |
| Size | Total:
|
| Part of | 29th Commonwealth Brigade 1st US Cavalry Division 3rd US Infantry Division |
| Engagements | |
| Decorations | 2 ROK Presidential Unit Citations US Presidential Unit Citation Belgian Order of Leopold |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Albert Crahay Lt. Col. G. Vivario Lt. Col. R. Gathy |
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