During hundreds of major operations and thousands of small unit operations Republic of Korea Forces
have continually displayed heroism and great sacrifice in support of the free people of South Vietnam
in their fight against communist terrorism and agression.
However, some of the most invaluable contribution to the South Vietnam have been countless acts of friendship by Rok personnel.
You have repaired and constructed hundreds of homes, scores of schools and bridges,
hundreds of kilometers of roads and provided medical treatment to more than one million Vietnamese.
You have waded into the rice paddies and helped plant seedlings and assisted in the harvest. you have shown compassion for
the victims of enemy terror, and against a backdrop of war and destruction, you have paused and aassist in nation building.
Your actions on the battle field, your assistance in civic actions program and your compassion
in the country side serve as a deacon to those who seek freedon and sharp determination.
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the departure of the commander, held by the ROK Forces in Vietnam on May 21, 1968.
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