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It was the decision of the Belgian government to send only volunteers to Korea in the form of an Infantry Battalion.
Initially there were 2,000 volunteers of which 700 were held back. The Battalion comprised of 3 infantry companies (2 French and 1 Dutch speaking), a heavy weapons company and a Luxemburg platoon.
Departure from Belgium with the troop barge Kamina on 18 December 1950. The battalion was at sea for 44 days.
The battalion arrived at Pusan on 31 January 1951. After it received winter equipment at tent camp TONGNAE-DONG, it took part in the UN offensive south of the 38th parallel as part of the US 15th Infantry Regiment.
Members of the Battalion served a 1 year tour of duty and were rotated home.
The Belgium-Luxemburg Battalion was attached to the US 3rd Infantry Division.
Cassualty figures:
Belgian
KIA 101
WIA 336
MIA 5
Total serving 3,498
Luxemburg
KIA 2
WIA 13
Total serving 89
Initially there were 2,000 volunteers of which 700 were held back. The Battalion comprised of 3 infantry companies (2 French and 1 Dutch speaking), a heavy weapons company and a Luxemburg platoon.
Departure from Belgium with the troop barge Kamina on 18 December 1950. The battalion was at sea for 44 days.
The battalion arrived at Pusan on 31 January 1951. After it received winter equipment at tent camp TONGNAE-DONG, it took part in the UN offensive south of the 38th parallel as part of the US 15th Infantry Regiment.
Members of the Battalion served a 1 year tour of duty and were rotated home.
The Belgium-Luxemburg Battalion was attached to the US 3rd Infantry Division.
Cassualty figures:
Belgian
KIA 101
WIA 336
MIA 5
Total serving 3,498
Luxemburg
KIA 2
WIA 13
Total serving 89
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