Korean War Memorial Print Page 
The monument commemorates those who served with the United Nation forces 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: | Prince Street, Memorial Park, Grafton, 2460 |
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| State: | NSW |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -29.693291 Long: 152.931983 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
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| Monument Theme: | Conflict |
| Sub-Theme: | Korea |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 25-June-1950 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 19-April-1956 |
| Link: | http://www.warmemorialsregister.nsw… |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Saturday 26th July, 2003 |
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Memorial Plaque
In honour of all those who served with the United Nations Forces in Korea.
Korea was the first action taken by the newly formed United Nations. 21 Member Nations supported the South Korean people in this bitter struggle from 25th June 1950 until cease fire 27th July 1953. Over two million combatants and civilians lost their lives.
The Australian contingent consisted of 17,164 Army, Navy and Air Force personnel
339 K.I.A. – 1,216 Wounded – 29 P.O.W.
This stone is a representation of the type of terrain our infantry had to conquer before coming to grips with their opponents in the field. In both instances, they excelled in their achievements.
To honour the 339 Australians who didn’t return from active service, including:
Australian Army Korea Force 293
Royal Australian Air Force 41
Royal Australian Navy 5
Lest We Forget
In memory of Korea
1950 - 1956
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 was generously donated by Grafton & District Funerals as a community service project
