Korean War Veterans Avenue of Honour Print Page
The Avenue of Honour 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: | Melbourne Road & Bell Parade , Rippleside Park , Rippleside, 3215 |
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State: | VIC |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -38.126054 Long: 144.352454 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Avenue of Honour |
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Monument Theme: | Conflict |
Sub-Theme: | Korea |
Actual Event Start Date: | 29-June-1950 |
Actual Event End Date: | 27-July-1953 |
Dedication
Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Sunday 3rd November, 1996 |
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Korean War Veterans
Avenue of Honour
1996
Plaque on Korean War Memorial :
The Geelong Korean War Veterans Avenue of Honour officially opened by the Patron Major General Jim Hughes AO. DSO. MC. and Cr. Jerry Smith, J.P. Mayor, City of Greater Geelong on November 3, 1996