Korean War MemorialPrint Page
The plaque commemorates those who served 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: | Wharf Street, Memorial Walkway, Chris Cunningham Park , Tweed Heads, 2485 |
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State: | NSW |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -28.17 Long: 153.544172 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: | 27-July-1953 |
Dedication
The Korean War
1950 - 1953
The Association of Queensland Korea Veterans Incorporated remembers with pride the men and women of Australia`s
Navy, Army, and Air Force who volunteered and served their country in the Korean War
KIA 339 WIA 2216 POW 29