Association Nationale des Forces Françaises de l'ONU en Corée
Patrick BEAUDOUIN
President
Entry: 85649
Subject: IN MEMORY OF THE FRENCH VOLUNTEERS
Subject: IN MEMORY OF THE FRENCH VOLUNTEERS
Gautier Dubreuil wrote on March 5, 2013
City and State: FONTAINE LES DIJON
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: The brother of my grandmother was called Pierre LATOUR.
He was born in 1927 at Corcelles les Arts, close from Beaune in Burgundy, France.
As a teen, he witnessed fierce fight between the
Shermans of the 1st French army and the German flak88 antitanks just a mile away from the family house.
When he was 22, he enlisted in the red berets
paratroops (in the 8th marine airborne infantry reg.)wich had a well deserved serious business reputation.
When he heard late 1950 about the creation of a unit to help Americans in Korea, he volunteered immediatly as he wanted to pay our debt to America in WW2.
He was from the first batch of Frenchs that reach Korea and his unit became part of the 23rd Infantry from the 2I div. he survived to Twin tunnels, Chipyong-ni, Hwachon Reservoir and Hangye.
He was killed at Inje on 30 May 1951 while cleaning the remaining Chinese positions on
the hill north of the town.
From what I know, he only sent 2 letters to the family while in korea. he made clear that he saw hell without giving details.
I've learned about this story during a family meeting, from elders that have now passed away.
In Memoriam.
Keywords: French battalion, 23rd, 2ID, Twin Tunnels, Chipyong-ni,
Hwachon Reservoir, Hangye, Inje.
Entry: 59932
Subject: BATAILLON DE CORÉE
Subject: BATAILLON DE CORÉE
Léon C. Rochotte wrote on February 6, 2007
City and State: ST MICHEL SUR MEURTHE
Unit: FMS LA GRANDIÈRE F631
Service or Relationship: United Nations
Comments: Le Bataillon français de Corée
Le 27 Juillet 1950, le Président de la République Française Monsieur Vincent AURIOL, et Monsieur Guy MOLLET, estiment nécessaire une aide aux forces de l'O.N.U. en Corée. Mais l'Armée Française est fortement engagée en Indochine et sa participation aux opérations de l'ONU ne pourra être que très limitée.
Un Bataillon est créé le 25 Août. Il sera formé de 1.017 volontaires venus tant de l'active que des réserves et placé sous le commandement du Lieutenant-Colonel MONCLAR. Compte tenu des relèves mais aussi des lourdes pertes subies par cette modeste mais valeureuse unité combattante, c'est un contingent de 3.421 hommes que la France fournira à la Force des Nations Unies en Corée (F.N.U.C.) entre 1950 et 1953.
Le 29 Novembre, le Bataillon Français débarque à PUSAN pour être intègré aux forces de l'O.N.U. Complèté d'une Compagnie de l'Armée de la République de Corée, il rentrera, aux côtés de deux bataillons américains, dans les effectifs du 23ème Régiment de la Second Infantry Division ("Indianhead"), prestigieuse Unité U.S. dont la particularité est d'avoir été formée en France, à Bourmont (Haute-Marne) en 1917.
Il sera de tous les principaux combats à partir de Janvier 1951 jusqu'à la cessation des hostilités en 1953.
En Février 1951, le 23ème R.I.US auquel appartient le B.F. ONU, est encerclé à TWIN TUNNEL et à CHIPYONG NI. Il résistera victorieusement à la 125ème Division Chinoise tout entière et parviendra à se dégager, stoppant l'avance ennemie.
En Mars on le voit à l'assaut de la cote 1037 et en Mai il est à PUTCHAETUL, intervenant efficacement pour enrayer l'offensive chinoise de printemps. De Septembre à Octobre 1951 les opérations culminent pour le Bataillon avec l'enlèvement de la cote 931 dite du Crève-CSur (Heartbreak Ridge). Le BF/ONU continuera de prendre part à toutes les actions menées par la 2ème Division US du Triangle de Fer à CHUNGASAN et au Fer de Lance jusqu'à la cessation des hostilités le 27 Juillet 1953. En Octobre, le Bataillon quitte les Forces de l'O.N.U.
Le Bataillon Français de l'O.N.U. a reçu deux Citations Présidentielles de la République de Corée, trois Citations Présidentielles des États-Unis d'Amérique, et a été cité cinq fois à l'Ordre de l'Armée Française.
Please check:
http://assoc.orange.fr/france-coree/eurokorvet/eurokorvet.htm and links
Keywords: Twin Tunnels, Chipyong Ni, Putchaetul, Heartbreak Ridge, Chungasan, Arrow edge, Punch Bowl, Pork-shop Hill, Second Indianhead Division, 23rd IR, Gl Monclar, Col. Fauvell-Champion, Robert Breuil, Gérard Journet, BF/ONU, FMS La Grandière F731
Entry: 55242
Subject: NEW KOREAN WAR WEB SITE
Subject: NEW KOREAN WAR WEB SITE
Robert Buckell wrote on January 18, 2006
Email Update Needed
City and State: EAST GRINSTEAD SX
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Please visit my new web site dedicated to British and other Commonwealth veterans of the Korean War at www.thekoreanwar.co.uk
Keywords:
Entry: 51967
Subject: NEED YOUR HELP
Subject: NEED YOUR HELP
Douglas Rice wrote on July 11, 2005
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am collecting personal stories from soldiers who served during the Korean War. My cousin, PFC Ernest Edge, served with the 23rd Inf. Regt. and was KIA on May 18, 1951.
If I am able to collect enough stories, I hope to write a book.
I would love to hear any stories from the brave men of France who served along side the 23rd Inf. Regt.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Keywords:
Entry: 49603
Subject:
Subject:
Léon C. Rochotte wrote on March 17, 2005
City and State:
Unit: FMS LA GRANDIÈRE F731
Service or Relationship: United Nations Veteran - Korea
Comments: EuroKorVet updated
http://assoc.wanadoo.fr/france-coree/eurokorvet/eurokorvet.htm
France:
Korea: Inchon and Wonsan landings, Chipyong Ni, Heartbreakridge, Arrowhead... Indochina: "Bataille d'Ankhé" (GM100)...
E-MAIL ADRESSES DOESNT APPEAR ON THIS WEBSITE.
MY E-MAIL lcr.fn.korean.vet@wanadoo.fr
Léon C. ROCHOTTE - Kor and Nam Vet
French Navy.
God bless all.
Keywords: French Bn - BF/ONU - FMS La Grandière F731
Entry: 49602
Subject: EUROKORVET
Subject: EUROKORVET
Léon C. Rochotte wrote on March 17, 2005
City and State:
Unit: FMS LA GRANDIÈRE F731
Service or Relationship: United Nations Veteran - Korea
Comments: Please check now a new section on my personal website: "European Koreanwar Veterans" non official
URL http://assoc.wanadoo.fr/france-coree/eurokorvet/eurokorvet.htm
French Battalion and French Navy in Korean War.
United Kingdom and Commonwealth - Belgique et Luxembourg - The Netherlands...
Soon : Turkey - Greece - Norway - Sweden...
Léon C. Rochotte
Kor and Nam Vet
French Navy
Keywords: Inchon and Wonsan landing
Entry: 49564
Subject: DETACHED SERVICE W/FRENCH BATTALION
Subject: DETACHED SERVICE W/FRENCH BATTALION
John Bodwell wrote on March 14, 2005
City and State: OAKHURST CA
Unit: HQ-HQ CO., 23RD INF. REG.
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: French Friends: Ramon Gras, Luc Duby, Sgt. and Chef Manual Avila. I have lost and/or forgotten many of their names. I had several conversations with Colonel Monclar in his quarters. The Colonel usually operated his battalion headquarters from a frontline company. He served me some of his personal wine once--I was just a corporal at the time.
Keywords: Was on detached service (not on my service record) as a radioman with the French Battalion for about 3 months at the Punchbowl,Bloody Ridge, and Heartbreak Ridge hill(931).
Entry: 45072
Subject: POINT DE FLECHE BATTLE
Subject: POINT DE FLECHE BATTLE
Jorge L. Rodriguez SR. wrote on August 7, 2004
City and State: ARECIBO PR
Unit: B COMPANY, 23RD INF. REGT.
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: I would like to get in contact with any french soldiers at the battle of Pint de Fleche on October 9, 1952.
Contact me at the above e-mail please.
Keywords: Arrow Ridge Battle
Entry: 25334
Subject: RESEARCH ON BATTALION D COREE
Subject: RESEARCH ON BATTALION D COREE
John Crespi wrote on May 9, 2002
Email Update Needed
City and State: OLATHE KS
Unit: US ARMY RETIRED 1ST CAV DIV
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: Dear Sirs
I retired Army Sgt doing research on the two French Battalions that served with US Forces in Korea and than went on to serve France in Viet Nam.When in Viet Nam these Battalions served with a unit that was called Groups Mobile 100 which was made up of the men who had served in the French Battalions durning the Korea War.Can you please put me in touch with someone from the Battalion d Coree i am at a point in my research where books are of no help only a vet will be able to tell me about this great and very brave unit.Thank you so much for your help in my research.
SFC John Crespi
AMEDS USA Ret
Keywords: Battalion d Coree
Entry: 13895
Subject: MISSOURI GUNS IN ROKA 1 CORPS SECTOR
Subject: MISSOURI GUNS IN ROKA 1 CORPS SECTOR
Léon C. Rochotte wrote on December 28, 2000
City and State:
Unit: FRENCH NAVAL FORCES IN KOREA
Service or Relationship: United Nations Veteran - Korea
Comments: ANSWER To Message 19354 - John REM
Your email address is false, old cobber.
If you can read me, try again.
Regards.
To all: Happy New Year from FRANCE.
Keywords: Inchon Invasion
Entry: 13679
Subject: RALPH MONCLAR (RAOUL MAGRIN-VERNEREY)
Subject: RALPH MONCLAR (RAOUL MAGRIN-VERNEREY)
Richard Estey wrote on December 17, 2000
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: Seeking info on French Battalion commander
Ralph Monclar (Raoul Magrin-Vernerey). Looking for information on his early carrerr in
WWI/WWII as well as Korean service.
Keywords: Ralph Monclar (nee Raoul Magrin-Vernerey)
Entry: 11627
Subject: HEARTBREAK RIDGE 23RD IR
Subject: HEARTBREAK RIDGE 23RD IR
Arthur J. Souza wrote on September 11, 2000
Email Update Needed
City and State: MC DERMITT NV
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: We knew her only by her nickname "Pepita'and when our Regt, the 23rd, left Heartbreak,we lost track of her,and am now wondering what became of her. Any news would be appreciated.
Keywords: Wanting to know what became of French woman volunteer who served with the French battalion during the Heartbreak Ridge campaign
Entry: 8267
Subject:
Subject:
John O. Rem wrote on April 26, 2000
Email Update Needed
City and State: SAN DIEGO CA
Unit: 780TH FA BN
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: I am interested in the correct spelling for the Col's name (and also his full name) and any information that anyone might have on him. As far as I can remember, he was also FO for wide area fire for the Missouri's 16" guns in the ROKA I Corps sector.
Keywords: ROKA I Corps, East Coast, late 1952/early 1953, 780th 8" FA Support, French Colonel, Forward Observer, last name sounded like Soucelle unsure of spelling.
Entry: 5243
Subject: BATAILLON DE CORÉE
Subject: BATAILLON DE CORÉE
Léon C. Rochotte wrote on November 23, 1999
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: United Nations Veteran - Korea
Comments: FRENCH BATTALION (Bataillon Français de l'ONU) landed at PUSAN on 29th November 1950
to be integrated in the 23rd Regiment of the SECOND (Indianhead) INFANTRY DIVISION U.S.
and fought till the end of the combats in July 1953. Twin Tunnel, Chipyong Ni, Heartbreak
Ridge, Chungasan, Arrow head, aso...
Three Presidential US, two Presidential ROK, five Citations French Army .
(The 2ndID was founded in France 1917 - Combats: Marne, Argonne, Belleau Wood 4th
Brigade USMC General Harwood)
Servicemen involved in Korea: 3,421
Killed in action : 287
Wounded : 1,350
Missing in action :7
P.O.W. taken :12
FRENCH NAVAL FORCES in KOREA
Escorteur LA GRANDIÈRE F731 (integrated in the 4 th Frigate Squadron Commonwealth under
British command - Task Group 90.4 then Minesweeping Group TG 95.6) :
143 seamen, from 8th July to 30th November 1950.
Killed in action : 2 (before setting sail to Korean waters, by Viêt-Minh, Saïgon River)
About the French contribution please visit:
Click Here for french and english, History of the 2nd Infantry Division, WW1, WW2, French Battalion (23rd I.R. US)