Sohn Won-yil

Sohn Won-yil

Infobox Korean name
hangul = 손원일
hanja = 孫元一
rr = Son Wonil
mr = Son Wŏnil


caption = Rear Admiral Sohn Won-yil, c. 1949
Vice Admiral Sohn Won-yil, ROKN (May 5, 1909 – February 15, 1980) was the first Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) of the Republic of Korea Navy. He was one of the founding members of of the South Korean navy. After relieved from the service, he was appointed as the fifth Minister of National Defense, and the first ambassador to West Germany.

In honor of Vice Admiral Sohn, ROKS "Son Wonil" (SS 072), the first of "Son Wonil" class submarines, was commissioned in 2007.

References

* [http://ki.warmemo.co.kr:8101/warmemo/jsp/data/view.jsp?type=2&pkey=625HM00015 Biography at the War Memorial Korea official website]


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