900 Filipino vs 40,000 Enemy | Battle of Yultong

Filipino Troops Arrive in Korea00:01:10

On August 7, 1950, 7,420 Filipino combat troops were committed to the Philippine Expeditionary Forces to Korea (PEFTOK). They supported Busan and arrived on September 19, 1950. The 10th BCT consisted of one hundred American troops, three enlisted men, and sixty foreign officers.

The Battle of Yultong Begins00:02:05

On April 22, the 10th BCT joined the US 65th Infantry Regiment, which was part of the US Third Infantry Division. This combined force faced the Chinese People's Volunteer Army (PVA) and the North Korean Army during the Korean War. The Filipinos were outnumbered, with about 1,300 soldiers against 40,000 enemy troops across four divisions.

Filipino Resilience and Strategy00:03:32

Despite being outnumbered, the Filipino forces, led by Lieutenant Colonel Ojeda, utilized M24 light tanks and artillery support as a makeshift unit. They defended their flanks against Chinese and North Korean attacks.

Recognition and Awards00:05:50

On July 27, 2018, Captain Conrado was awarded the First Class Taeguk Cordon of the Order of Military Merit to commemorate the 65th anniversary of the Korean Armistice Agreement.