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Korean War Memorial Print Page 
The monument commemorates those who died in service or were killed in action in the Korean War. There is also an Avenue of Honour dedicated to Korean War Veterans which was officially opened on the 3rd November 1996.
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: -38.126379 Long: 144.352481 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
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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 Memorial
Plaque :
Korea
1950 - 53 (56)
To our fallen
Remembered always
We alone know
Plaque :
The City of Dandenong donated this site to the Korean War veterans
K.V.A. Padre John Brownbill R.F.D. dedicated this memorial on November 3rd. 1966.
Memorial Committee
John "Bushy" Burke - Chairman
Neville Holl - Coordinator
George Mitchell - Treasurer
Walter "Tug" Wilson - K.V.A. Delegate
Lest We Forget
Korea
1950 - 53 - 56
Lest We Forget
