eutenant colonel Kwon Young Hwancrawled to his rescue. They were among six servicemen who contributed to saving the defector's life. The other threewere American soldiers: sergeant Robert Hartfield, major Jeffery Schmidt and lieutenant colonel Matthew Farmer. All six were awarded a medal on Thursday.
Date: Nov 23, 2017
Category: World
Source: Google
US, S. Korean soldiers get medals for helping rescue N. Korean defector
The awardees were Sgt. 1st Class Noh Yeong Soo, Sgt. 1st Class Song Seoung Hyeon, Sgt. Robert Hartfield, Maj. Jeffery Schmidt, Lt. Col. Kwon Young Hwan, and Lt. Col. Matthew Farmer, USFK said on its Facebook page. It didnt provide more information.
Date: Nov 23, 2017
Category: World
Source: Google
US, South Korean troops recognized for rescuing North Korean defector
U.S. Army Commendation Medals were awarded to Sgt. 1st Class Noh Yeong Soo, Sgt. 1st Class Song Seoung Hyeon, Sgt. Robert Hartfield, Maj. Jeffery Schmidt, Lt. Col. Kwon Young Hwan and Lt. Col. Matthew Farmer, according to U.S. Forces Korea.