Cho Tong-yun

Cho was born in 1871 as a member of Pungyang Jo clan. His father was an official named Cho Young-ha who was murdered during the Gapsin Coup. In January 1887, Cho became an official. He was a teacher for young students.[1] After the proclamation of the Korean Empire, Cho became part of the Board of Marshals in 1898 as director of military. As a Lieutenant Colonel, Cho was the first commander of 1st Siwi Regiment. In November 1898, Cho was promoted to Major General.[2] Next year, Cho was promoted to Lieutenant General.[3] Cho later became headmaster of the Military Academy of Korean Empire and chief of the military court in November 1903.[4] On 8 July 1904, Cho received 2nd class of Order of the Taegeuk.[1]

In 1905, Cho visited Ministry of the Army of Japan. Cho received the 1st class of Order of the Sacred Treasure on 17 August 1905. In 1907, Cho received the 1st class of Order of the Taegeuk.[1] In 1907, Cho helped with the Crown prince's boarding in the Empire of Japan. Cho received the 1st class of Order of the Rising Sun on 26 February 1908. From April 1908, Cho stayed in Tokyo. When the period of Korea under Japanese rule began, Cho became part of Imperial Japanese Army with the rank of Lieutenant General. For his merit for Annexation of Korea, Cho became a baron of Japanese Empire. On 13 January 1911, Cho received 25,000 Won from the Japanese Government. Cho participated in coronation of Emperor Taishō as representative of Korean-Japanese nobles. He helped with the funeral of Gojong of Korea and participated in wedding of Yi Un in Tokyo. On 21 May 1923, Cho died. His son inherited the title of baron.[4]

 Korean Empire

• Order of the Taegeuk 2nd Class (1904), 1st class (1907)

 Empire of Japan

• Order of the Sacred Treasure 1st Class
• Order of the Rising Sun 1st Class