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Monument of Bunker Hill Battle
Location Jangjae-wol Paongchun-ri Hwachon-myun, Hongchun-goon Kangwon-do
Battle Period May 17th - 19th 1951
Battle Troon allied - The 3 battalion of 38 Regiment of the US 2nd division
Enemy - Chinese 179th division of 15 Corp
Following Korean War in 1951, the 3 battalion of 38 Regiment of the US 2nd division built the solid position around Bunker Hill from May 17th through 19th, due to the aggressive second sprint attack from the Chinese force. During those three days., inclusive of outstanding fire within the position and the counter-attack defended the position strongly, which also made Chinese force no longer move toward Hong-Chun area and the battle was drawings to the close. As a result, Chinese force had to switch from offense to defense operation. Here, we would like to express gratitude for commander of the battalion. Heinz including souls of departed war heroes' at that time, such as their great exploit, spiritual sacrifice and fighting sprit.
May your noble sole rest in peace
May 27th 2006 From all offices in the 11th Mechanized infantry Division
사진참조 : 네이버 블로그 20170309 춘천 벙커힐단맥(벙커고지) - 작성자 산으로 간 자유