Late French Korean War veteran to be buried at UN cemetery in Busan

The remains of a late French veteran who fought in the 1950-53 Korean War will be laid to rest at the United Nations Memorial Cemetery this week, in line with his wish to be buried in Korea, the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs said on Monday.

A ceremony marking the return of the late Serge Archambeau’s remains will take place at Incheon International Airport on Tuesday, according to the ministry.

The late French veteran, affiliated with the Third Company, French Battalion, fought several fierce battles, including the battle of the so-called T-Bone Hill in Cheorwon, Gangwon, defending positions against Chinese forces in 1952.

During his lifetime, Archambeau expressed his wish to be buried in Korea.

The remains will be laid to rest at the cemetery in Busan on Saturday, with the event attended by Vice Veterans Minister Kang Yun-jin and French Navy crew members.

The cemetery is the resting place of 2,341 service members from 14 countries who fought alongside Korea under the UN flag. This includes 39, including Archambeau, whose remains were returned and buried at the cemetery with support from the ministry.

Yonhap