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10-March-2018
10-March-2018

Photographs supplied by Graeme Saunders

The monument commemorates those who served in the Korean War and those missing in action on the battlefields of North Korea. 

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:Taylors Road , Burnt Pine, Norfolk Island RSL, Norfolk Island, 2899
State:NSW
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -29.035123
Long: 167.955331
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Monument
Monument Theme:Conflict
Sub-Theme:Korea
Actual Event Start Date:29-June-1950
Actual Event End Date:19-April-1956

Dedication

Left Side Inscription

In Memory Of
KOREA
1950 - 1956

Right Side Inscription

Lest We Forget

Our Comrades Who Remain On The Battlefield Of North Korea

Army
Army 1 -2 - 3 RAR
[ Names ]

RAAF
RAAF - 77 Squadron
[ Names ]

RAN
RAN - Fleet Air Arm - 805 Squadron
[ Names ]

Missing In Action Their Souls Finding Their Way Home
This Plaque Has Been Generously Donated By Simplicity Funerals As A Community Service Project

Source: MA
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au