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The monument commemorates those who served in the Korean War.
The Korean War (25 June 1950 – 27 July 1953) was a war between the Republic of Korea (South Korea), supported by the United Nations, and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), at one time supported by the People's Republic of China and the Soviet Union. It was primarily the result of the political division of Korea by an agreement of the victorious Allies at the conclusion of the Pacific War at the end of World War Two. After the war ended, the presence of Australians in Korea continued with a peacekeeping force until 1956. Of the 340 Australians killed during the Korean War, 43 were classified as ‘missing in action’ (MIA) and presumed dead.
Location
| Address: | Main South & Flaxmill Roads, City of Onkaparinga Memorial Gardens, Morphett Vale, 5162 |
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| State: | SA |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -35.126688 Long: 138.523177 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
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| Monument Theme: | Conflict |
| Sub-Theme: | Korea |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 29-June-1950 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 19-April-1956 |
Dedication
Korean War
1950 - 1953 Active Service
1953 - 1956 Peacekeeping
Dedicated to the 17,000 Australian Navy, Army and Air Force personnel who served in Korea as part of the United Nations Multinational Force, and to those who gave their lives in the Defence of Freedom
25th June 1950 - 27th July 1953
Battle Honours
Kapyong 23rd - 24th April 1951
Mary Ang San 2nd - 8th October 1951
Samichon (The Hook) 26th - 27th July 1953
339 Killed in action - 1216 Wounded - 29 Prisoners of War
Lest We Forget
