Son Won-il
For other people with the same name, see Son Won-il (voice actor).
| Son Won-il | |
 Son in 1949, during his tenure as a rear admiral. | |
| Korean name | |
|---|---|
| Hangul | 손원일 |
| Hanja | 孫元一 |
| Revised Romanization | Son Wonil |
| McCune–Reischauer | Son 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
- ↑ 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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