Korean War MemorialPrint Page 
The plaque commemorates those who served in the Korean War from 1950 to 1956.
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: | Calder Highway & View Street, Soldiers Memorial grounds, Kangaroo Flat , 3555 |
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| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -36.798507 Long: 144.243785 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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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 On active service
1953 - 1956 Peacekeeping
Dedicated to Australian service men and women who served in Korea and those who gave their lives in the defence of freedom.
Served 17000 - Wounded 1216 - Prisoner of War 29 - Killed in Action 339
Freedom is not free
