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Peate, Les. "Korean War: good things come in small packages." Esprit de Corps. S.R. Taylor Publishing. 2002. HighBeam Research. 7 Mar. 2016 <https://www.highbeam.com>.
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Twenty-two nations responded to the United Nations' call for volunteers to oppose the North Korean aggression in 1950. (If you add the "unofficial" support by Japan, the total is 23.) The size and numbers committed varied, with the United States, obviously, providing by far the greatest effort. Canada's part was significant, exceeded only by the U.S. and the United Kingdom. At the other end of the scale was a small principality with only 348,000 inhabitants.
Despite its small size, Luxembourg was quick to respond to the UN's call, and asked for volunteers to serve in Korea. Following an overwhelming response, on 1 November 1950 the Korea-bound platoon was activated, with a total of one officer and 47 NCOs and men.
The Platoon was assigned as an integral part of the Belgian battalion and, on 18 December 1950, sailed with the Belgians on the SS Kamina.
The Kamina had an interesting history. …
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