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COMMANDER // 1909–1980

Sohn Won-yil

ambassadorSouth KoreaSouth Korea2 battles1 war

Lifespan

1909 – 1980

19101920193019401950196019701980Korean War · 1950–1953 fighting; armistice unresolvedInchon — 15 Sep 1950 · South Korea · Korean WarOperation Pokpoong — July 31, 1950 · South Korea · Korean War

Active service 1950 — 2 battles across 1 war; first command at age 41.

Profile

Sohn Won-yil was a South Korean naval vice admiral best known for being the first Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) of the Republic of Korea Navy. As one of the founding members of the Republic of Korea Navy, Sohn is generally regarded as the founder of the South Korean navy.

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Battles (2)

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