Anniversary Events - 2003
Korea
New South Wales
Victoria
South Australia
Western Australia
Tasmania
Australian Capital Territory
Korea
Three Korean War veterans and a war widow will travel to Korea next week with the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Danna Vale, to represent Australia at events to mark the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Korean War armistice.
Please visit the Minister's website for more details.
New South Wales
Korean War veterans plan to hold a
- Wreath laying ceremony at the Cenotaph in Martin Place, Sydney on 27 July
- Commemorative service at Ashfield Park, Ashfield on 27 July at 2.00pm
- Street Parade and commemorative service in Taree on 26-27 July
- 50th anniversary dinner at Taree RSL Club on 27 July
- Launch of Korean War Quilt and unveiling of Korean War plaques by the Mayor of Grafton on 26/27 July
- A ceremonial parade on Friday, 25 July at RAAF Williamtown
- Unveiling of RAAF Korean War Honour Board on Friday, 25 July at RAAF Williamtown
- Reunion and social function on 25-26 July at RAAF Williamtown
- Commemorative service on Sunday, 27 July at RAAF Williamtown
- Annual church service at the Garrison Church, Sydney in September
- 50th Anniversary Commemorative Service on United Nations Day, 24 October at the Australian War Memorial
Contact:
President, Korea & South East Asia Forces Association of Australia
NSW
Mr Syd Gellatly (02) 9882 3146
Secretary
Mr Dick Garrett (02)
Secretary, Australia Korea Veterans Association
Mr Gerald Bourke (02) 9543 6312
Victoria
Korean War veterans will hold a
- 50th anniversary armistice commemorative service on 27 July at the Shrine of Remembrance, Melbourne
- Luncheon at Bells Hotel, South Melbourne, following the commemorative service
Contact:
National President, Korean Veterans Association
Mr Vic Dey OAM, (03) 94672750
National Secretary
Mr Jim Farmer (03) 95603641
South Australia
South Australian Korean War veterans will be holding a cease fire commemoration dinner at the Korean Mapo Restaurant on 16 July
Contact:
Mr Gerry Harrison (08) 84491639
Western Australia
Korean War veterans plan to hold a
- Commemorative service at the State War Memorial, Perth on 27 July
- Special 50th anniversary armistice dinner on 27 July at RAAFA Club in Bull Creek
Contact:
State President, Korea & South East Asia Forces Association of Australia
Mr Gary Burgoyne (08) 9276 6248
Tasmania
Korean War veterans will hold a
- Commemorative service and wreath laying on Sunday 27 July at 11.00am at Anglesea Barracks in Hobart.
Contact:
President
Rex Patterson (03) 6343 5175
Secretary/Treasurer
Rex Murfet (03) 6393 1527
Australian Capital Territory
The Australian National Korean War Memorial Committee (ANKWMC) is planning a
- 50th anniversary armistice commemorative service at the Australian National Korean War Memorial on Anzac Parade at 11.00am on 27 July
- Function for Korean War veterans after the commemorative service
- Korean and South East Asia Forces Association (KSEAFA) will hold their national conference in Canberra on 25 to 28 July
- KSEAFA will participate in the commemorative service on 27 July
Contact:
Chairman, ANKWMC
RADM Ian Crawford (02) 93806558
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