Extracted Data Points

  • The Indian War Memorial was inaugurated at Imjingak Park, Seoul on May 21, 2026
  • Constructed as part of commemorative events marking the 75th anniversary of the Korean War
  • Memorial honors the 60 Para Field Ambulance of the Indian Army and the Custodian Force of India (CFI)
  • 60 Para Field Ambulance was commanded by Lt Col (Dr) AG Rangaraj, Maha Vir Chakra
  • The unit treated thousands of wounded soldiers and civilians under challenging conditions
  • Earned the title 'Maroon Angels' from wounded soldiers and civilian population
  • Custodian Force of India was responsible for Neutral Nations Repatriation Commission (NNRC)
  • NNRC was chaired by India under leadership of Lt Gen KS Thimayya
  • Established to facilitate humane repatriation and custody of prisoners of war after 1953 armistice
  • CFI housed almost 22,000 prisoners of war at 'HIND NAGAR' site until peaceful repatriation
  • Memorial constructed at same area where CFI established HIND NAGAR in September 1954
  • Project funded by Ministry of Defence, Government of India
  • An MoU was signed between ministers for cooperation in honoring Korean War veterans
  • A memoir was released in remembrance of soldiers' sacrifices
  • Ceremony attended by senior officials, military representatives, veterans, and diplomatic community
  • Ms Kalpana Prasad, niece of Lt Col (Dr) AG Rangaraj, was present
  • Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs of Korea dedicated the month in honor of Colonel Rangaraj