Official historical records of the nations from across the globe that stood together to preserve democracy in the Republic of Korea.
61,000 young men from the Caribbean island of Puerto Rico volunteered and deployed to Korea—the largest per-capita deployment from any US territory. They served at the frontlines of the Incheon Landing, Chosin Reservoir, and covered the evacuation of 100,000 refugees at Hungnam. 743 made the ultimate sacrifice.
Watch Documentary Special ›UN Combat Support (16) · Medical Support (5) · Material Support (40) · Post-war Reconstruction (6) official flags and classifications.
Primary UN force. Led Incheon Landing, Chosin Reservoir, and Nakdong River Defense
Legendary defense of the Imjin River by the 29th Brigade and Battle of Gapyeong
Heroic stand at the Battle of Gapyeong blocking Chinese breakthrough toward Seoul
Known as the Turkish Brigade; famed for valor in close-quarters combat at Kunu-ri and Kumyangjang-ni
Army, Navy and Air Force deployed. Fought in Battle of Gapyeong and Maryang San
First Asian nation to send combat troops. Defeated massive enemy forces at Battle of Yuldong
Earned the moniker "Little Tigers" for relentless valor at Battle of Pork Chop Hill
Van Heutsz Regiment fought at Hoengseong, Wonju Defense, and Inje highlands
Only Latin American nation to deploy combat ground troops; fought at Old Baldy and Geumseong
Spartan battalion fought at Hill 381 and Nori Hill, providing expert air transport
16th Field Regiment provided vital, precise artillery fire support in Gapyeong
Imperial Kagnew Battalion; completed 253 battles undefeated with zero prisoners taken
Belgian volunteer battalion fought at Imjin River, Wathong, and Haktang-ri
Led by General Monclar; key victor at the decisive Battle of Jipyeong-ri and Heartbreak Ridge
2 Squadron "Flying Cheetahs" flew 12,067 combat sorties in close air support
Highest per-capita deployment among all nations, integral part of the Belgian corps
Airdropped directly behind frontlines to treat airborne casualties
Modern 8,500-ton hospital ship providing advanced medical surgery
Pioneered Busan hospital; foundation of modern Korean medical centers
Treated over 90,000 wounded soldiers and civilians
Despite non-UN membership, treated 220,000 civilians in Seoul
Holy See financial and relief aid for displaced persons
Contributed substantial reconstruction funds via UNKRA
Deployed Red Cross medical unit treating 300,000 patients
Provided medical emergency aid and post-war reconstruction funds
Relief supplies and reconstruction aid via humanitarian missions
Contributed post-war relief funds and essential resources
Contributed emergency relief goods and reconstruction provisions
Sovereign nations that contributed petroleum, food, medical provisions, and emergency goods to defend Korea.
* Historical records from the Ministry of National Defense and the UN War Memorial Committee verify all material and economic support.