7th Infantry Division (South Korea)
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The 7th Infantry Division (Korean: 제7보병사단, Hanja: 第七步兵師團), also known as the "Seven Stars Division", is a military formation of the Republic of Korea Army, currently employed on patrol duty in the Korean Demilitarized Zone around the mountainous Hwacheon County, Gangwon Province. The division is part of the II Corps. It has a GOP(General outpost) brigade (5th or 8th Brigade), a reserve brigade (3rd Brigade), an artillery brigade, and a subordinate force.
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7th Infantry Division | |
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제7보병사단 | |
Active | 10 June 1949 – present |
Country | South Korea |
Branch | Republic of Korea Army |
Type | Infantry |
Size | Division |
Part of | II Corps |
Garrison/HQ | Hwacheon County, Gangwon Province |
Nickname(s) | 칠성 (Chilsung / The Seven Stars) |
Colors | White, Blue |
March | 7th Division Hymn |
Engagements | 28 battles fought During Korean war; notable battles Battle of YeongCheon |
Decorations | 11 Decorations of Presidential Honour |
Battle honours | |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Maj. Gen. Kim Jin-Ho |
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