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Belgian United Nations Command

Army battalion composed of Belgian and Luxembourg gorces

Belgian United Nations Contingent (BUNC) was the name for the Belgian and Luxembourger soldiers who volunteered to fight in the Korean War (1950–1953).[5]

Belgian United Nations Command (BUNC)
Luxembourgish soldier, part of B.U.N.C. in Korea, 1953
Active1950–1955
Disbanded1955
Country Belgium
 Luxembourg
 South Korea
Allegiance United Nations
BranchArmy
TypeInfantry Battalion
SizeTotal:
  • 3,171 Belgians[1]
  • 78 Luxembourgers[1]
Part of29th Commonwealth Brigade
1st US Cavalry Division
3rd US Infantry Division
Engagements
  • Korean War
    • Battle of the Imjin River
    • Battle of Haktang-ni
    • Battle of Chatkol
Decorations2 ROK Presidential Unit Citations
US Presidential Unit Citation
Belgian Order of Leopold[2]
Battle honoursImjin, Haktang-ni and Chatkol
Commanders
Notable
commanders		Albert Crahay[3][4]
Lt. Col. G. Vivario[4]
Lt. Col. R. Gathy[4]

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