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Jeon, Duk-boo

Jeon, Duk-boo: He was active in Korean independence movement through Korean National Association for the rest of his life.

전득부He was active in working at Gong Lip Hyup Hoe and Korean National Association from 1907 through 1945 serving as vice-president, general-secretary and an executive officer in San Francisco, Los Angeles and Delano areas. He joined Gong Lip Hyup Hoe founded by Ahn Chang Ho in 1907. He also served different positions at Korean National Association from 1909 through 1924.His Hung Sa Dahn badge number was 119. Furthermore, he contributed independence funds continuously from 1911 through 1945. In 2012, the South Korean government posthumously recognized him with the Order of Merit of National Foundation / National Foundation Commendation for his service toward the Korean independence movement.