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Appendix e: Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation, 1953 June 25, 1953 The United states Military Advisory Group (KMAG) has been of inestimable value to the Republic of Korea Army by giving effective advice and excellent instruction resulting in the development of an Army organization sound and strong and able to accomplish its mission in a superior manner. The officers and men of KMAG faced with courage and resourcefulness the many problems inherent in formulating operational training and in accomplishing the expansion of the Republic of Korea Army while it was actively engaged in combat. During raging battles and under trying circumstances the valiant officers and men of KMAG strained normal operational facilities and methods to accomplish monumental feats of operational and logistical triumphs. The self-assurance,singular ability to surmount the most formidable obstacles and steadfast devotion to duty displayed by the members of this Group materially furthered the cause of the United nations in Korea and reflect highest credit upon the United states Army and the entire United nations forces. one of the noteworthy contributions of KMAG has been the strengthening of the bonds of understanding and friendship between the Government of the United states and the Government of the Republic of Korea. With sincere gratitude and restored faith in the strength of democracy, the people of the Republic of Korea will forever remember the valiant and meritorious service rendered by the officers and men of KMAG.1 ...

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