User:Adamsadowski/Chae myung-shin

Chae Myung-shin Lt. General Born c 1924 in Gok san, Whang hae province, Republic of Korea. During the Korean war he captured the North Korean C-in-C Kil Won-pal. He also planned the January 4th strategic retreat, while a Lt. Colonel. During the 1961 revolution, he was the commander of the 5th Division. On 13 April 1965 he became the commander of Republic of Korea forces (ROKF) in Vietnam, as a Major General. He was later promoted to Lt. General. On 1 May 1969 he was replaced there, and returned to Korea. Described aas a man of integrity, bravery and logical thinking. Holder of a 3d degree black belt in Tae Kwon do. Married to Moon Chong-in with three children.

Dong Wha Graphic magazine, 1966.