Kullabhol Fakfaipuag
Bio
Kullabhol Fakfaipuag was born on April 9, 1931 near Bangkok, Thailand. He graduated from high school in 1948 and soon enlisted in the Navy. Upon completing his schooling and training, he was sent to Korea in May of 1952. Having served on a ship, he felt that he was able to keep a safe distance from the difficulties of the war. He was afforded warm food and warm showers when others were not, and he felt safe from immediate danger. Having seen the destruction and devastation first hand, he felt it would be impossible for Korea to ever thrive again. He was pleasantly surprised to see remarkable development upon his revisit to the country many years later. He is proud to have served his country and to have had a part in helping the people of Korea.
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Beauty From Ashes
Kullabhol Fakfaipuag recalls seeing the devastation and destruction of Korea and how he thought recovery was impossible. He describes his surprise upon seeing the remarkable development of the country upon a revisit there many years later. He remembers feeling proud for the Korean people.
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A Dutiful Son
Kullabhol Fakfaipuag describes his pay allowance during the war and how he used it to purchase the land his father had sold. He recalls how he had the land put in his mother's name and that he was grateful to do so. He explains how his pay was a considerable sum at that time.
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