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    Veterans reflect on first battle of Korean War; receive honors from city they protected [Image 4 of 11]

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    A Korean War memorial monument featuring bronze soldier sculptures in combat poses on a granite pedestal, flanked by tall dark stone pillars. Three flags — South Korean, United Nations, and United States — are displayed at the base, along with multiple floral wreaths bearing Korean-language dedication placards. The setting appears to be an outdoor memorial park with lush green trees in the background.

    OSAN, GYEONGGIDO [KYONGGI-DO], SOUTH KOREA

    07.06.2018

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Todd Pouliot 

    35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade

    OSAN, Republic of Korea - The UN Forces First Battle Memorial served as the setting for the 68th anniversary of the first battle of the war involving U.S. Soldiers. TF Smith, comprised of a makeshift battalion of the Japan-based U.S. Army 24th Infantry Division, was sent to South Korea to delay the advance of North Korean forces. Inexperienced, understrength and ill-equipped, TF Smith sustained 60 killed, 21 wounded, and 82 captured, during its battle against North Korean forces. Nonetheless, TF Smith delayed the North’s advance and reinforcements were eventually able to repel the invasion. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Todd Pouliot, 35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade)

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    Date Taken: 07.06.2018
    Date Posted: 07.12.2018 02:51
    Photo ID: 4550293
    VIRIN: 180706-A-RJ036-0059
    Resolution: 1798x2769
    Size: 2.45 MB
    Location: OSAN, GYEONGGIDO [KYONGGI-DO], KR

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