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Sohn Won-yil

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Sohn Won-yil
Son in 1949, during his tenure as a rear admiral.
Korean name
Hangul
손원일
Hanja
孫元一
Revised RomanizationSon Wonil
McCune–ReischauerSon Wŏnil
ROKN CNO Rear Adm. Son Won-il discussing Korean War operations with Rear Adm. A.E. Smith, USN

Son Won-il (May 5, 1909, Nampo  – February 15, 1980) was a South Korean naval vice admiral best known for being the first Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) of the Republic of Korea Navy.

Career

As one of the founding members of the Republic of Korea Navy, Son is generally regarded as the founder of the South Korean navy.[1] After relieved from the service, he was appointed as the fifth Minister of National Defense, and the first ambassador to West Germany.

Legacy

In honor of Son, the ROKS Son Wonil (SS 072), the first of Son Wonil class submarines, was commissioned in 2007, named after him.

References

  1. ^ The Father of the ROK Navy: The Late Admiral Sohn Won-Yil". Republic of Korea Navy Official Website. Retrieved October 12, 2008.


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