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Letter (Articles left behind by Marine Corps Major Jo Gyeong-sik)

War Memorial of Korea

War Memorial of Korea
Seoul, South Korea

From the articles left behind by Marine Corps Major Jo Gyeong-sik, a hero of the Battle of Tra Binh Bac. The letter was written on January 25, 1967, by Captain Kim Hyeong-il, a comrade of the deceased, to inform Major Jo’s wife of her husband’s death. It contains a detailed account of the circumstances under which Major Jo gave his life. The letter comprises three pages, and was written with a blue pen.

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  • Title: Letter (Articles left behind by Marine Corps Major Jo Gyeong-sik)
  • Type: Personal record / letters

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