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'We were lucky' - Korean War veterans reunite after 70 years

There are only eight surviving veterans from the Korean War who fought at the Battle of the Imjin River.

They were part of the regiment known as the Glorious Glosters.

Many of them were captured in what is still one of the bloodiest battles fought by British Forces since World War Two.

The veterans have reunited for what could be the final time to be painted by former England cricketer Jack Russell.

Video journalist: Alex Howick

10 November 2023

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