The Philippine Expeditionary Force to Korea (PEFTOK) (Tagalog: Ipinadalang Lakas ng Pilipinas sa Korea, Korean: 필리핀 한국 원정군; RR: Pillipin Hanguk wonjeonggun, Spanish: Fuerza Expedicionaria Filipina a Corea or FEFC) was the Philippine Army contingent of the United Nations forces that fought in the Korean War (1950–1953).

[2][better source needed] The "Black Lion" unit was an experienced combat force in the anti-Huk campaign which arrived in South Korea to extend peacekeeping and reconstruction work.

At At around 730 HOURS on November 11, 1950, together with other Filipino soldiers of the 10th Battalion Combat Team, they reconnoitered with armored tanks in tow, an area believed to be occupied by enemy forces.

As they approached the bend, at around 930 HOURS, following an explosion which destroyed the army truck up front, a volley of small arms fire met them and a number of Filipino soldiers got hit.

With continuous machine gun fire, FSgt Young repulsed the advancing enemy forces and avoided costly loss of lives among their ranks.

On July 27, 2016; FSgt Young who rose to become a Major in the Philippine Army was awarded by the Prime Minister of South Korea, Hwang Kyo-Ahn, the Taegeuk Order of Military Merit.

Gold Cross Medals were conferred to three officers: Lt. Benjamin G. Santos, Lt. Cesar Batilo and Lt. Rodolfo Maestro.

Rodrigo Sarmiento of the medical detachment was also given the Military Merit medal for meritorious services for the period September 12, 1951, to May 15, 1952.