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Rev. Emil Kapaun honored for heroism during Korean War


Posted : 2021-07-28 13:44
Updated : 2021-07-28 16:55
President Moon Jae-in poses with Raymond Kapaun, second from right, and Katherine Kahn in a medal-giving ceremony honoring their deceased Korean War veteran relatives bravery and contributions to the Republic of Korea at Cheong Wa Dae, Tuesday. Courtesy of Cheong Wa Dae
By Nam Hyun-woo
Rev. Emil Kapaun / Courtesy of Catholic Archdiocese of SeoulRev. Emil Kapaun, a Roman Catholic priest who served as a U.S. Army chaplain, was honored for his heroism during the 1950-53 Korean War.
President Moon Jae-in awarded the Taegeuk Order of Military Merit, the highest decoration for outstanding military service, to the late priest, on Tuesday, the occasion of the 71st U.N. Forces Participation Day. ....

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