BUNC facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Belgian United Nations Command (BUNC) |
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Luxembourgish soldier, part of B.U.N.C. in Korea, 1953
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| Active | 1950–1955 |
| Country |  Belgium Luxembourg South Korea |
| Allegiance |  United Nations |
| Branch | Army |
| Type | Infantry battalion |
| Size | 3,171 Belgians and 78 Luxembourgers (over duration of war) |
| Part of | British 29th Brigade US 1st Cavalry Division US 3rd Infantry Division |
| Nickname(s) | "Brown Berets" |
| Engagements | Battle of the Imjin River Battle of Haktang-ni Battle of Chatkol |
| Decorations |  2 ROK Presidential Unit Citations US Presidential Unit CitationBelgian Order of Leopold |
| Battle honours | Imjin, Haktang-ni and Chatkol |
| Disbanded | 1955 |
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| Notable commanders |
Lt. Col. A. Crahay (WIA) Lt. Col. G. Vivario Lt. Col. R. Gathy |
Belgian United Nations Contingent (BUNC) was the name for the Belgian and Luxembourger soldiers who volunteered to fight in the Korean War (1950–1953).
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