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Korean Plaque Inscription : 5-August-2014
Korean Plaque Inscription : 5-August-2014

Photographs supplied by Sandra Brown/John Huth

The plaque commemorates those who served in the Korean War from 1950 to 1953. 

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:ANZAC Parade, Sheepyard Inn, Grawin Opal Fields, 2832
State:NSW
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -29.634542
Long: 147.677708
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Plaque
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:Friday 27th October, 2000
Front Inscription

In dedication to the memory of veterans of the Korean War 1950 / 1953

(339 Australians killed - 1216 wounded)

From Greenslopes Private Hospital

Proud sponsors of "Vet - Treks" Australia

27 October 2000

Source: MA
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