Late British Army Lt. Col. named Korean War hero of April

The veterans ministry on Tuesday designated late British Army Lt. Col. James Power Carne as the Korean War hero of April in recognition of his service during the 1950-53 war. Carne, who served as the commanding officer of the 1st Battalion, the Gloucestershire Regiment, part of the British 29th Infantry Brigade, was recognized for his valor in fighting for the defense of freedom, the ministry said. The British brigade headed off the invasion of Chinese forces during a large-scale offensive into

By The Korea Herald