The War in Korea 1950-1953 by Wayne Vansant

2,980 of those participated in the actual war, as the units that arrived after the armistice (July 27, 1953) did not participate in any fighting.

While 16,225 people volunteered for service in Korea, only 3,418 men were accepted and sent. The van Heutsz Regiment was incorporated into the Nederlands Detachement Verenigde Naties (NDVN) ( Netherlands Detachment United Nations), which also included the Dutch Naval component sent to Korea. See also: Category:Battles of the Korean War involving the Netherlands These included the inscription 'Military Operations Royal Dutch East Indies Army 1816-1950', still carried on the King's Colour. Following Indonesian independence the Dutch and indigenous personnel of this force were demobilised but with the establishment of the Regiment van Heutsz on Jthe traditions and distinctions of the KNIL were transferred to the new regiment. It is still operational and has served tours as part of the ISAF Afghanistan mission.įrom 1832 to 1950 a substantial colonial army was maintained in the Dutch East Indies under the title of the Royal Netherlands East Indies Army (KNIL). It is notable for its service as part of the United Nations force sent to fight during the Korean War. van Heutsz, a former Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies who successfully brought the Aceh War closer to an end, and was formed on July 1, 1950. The Regiment van Heutsz is a line infantry regiment of the Royal Netherlands Army. Surinamese Korea Volunteers from the regiment at training camp in Roosendaal

The War in Korea 1950-1953 by Wayne Vansant