Memorials
Australian National Korean War Memorial
The Monument for the Participation of Australia in the Korean
War
United Nations Memorial Cemetery
Monument for the Participation of the British Commonwealth
in the Korean War
Monument for the Participation of New Zealand in the Korean
War
Australian National Korean War Memorial
On
18 April 2000, the Australian National Korean War Memorial was dedicated on
Anzac Parade, Canberra in the presence of the Governor-General and the Prime
Minister. Distinguished military and political visitors from Korea participated
in the dedication ceremony and veterans from Korea joined veterans from Australia
and other allied countries in a march past the memorial with the Governor-general
taking the salute. More than 5,000 people attended the dedication ceremony
which was broadcast live by ABC television.
The Australian National Korean War Memorial is one of only two national memorials
outside of Korea dedicated to the Korean War, the other one being in the United
States.
The Monument for the Participation of Australia in the Korean War
The
Monument for the Participation of Australia in the Korean War commemorates
the the participation of the Australian Army, Airforce and Navy units that
were part of the United Nations (UN) forces.
The memorial is located in Kapyong which is the site of one of the most significant battles for Australian forces during the Korean War. The memorial was established by the UN Participated Nations in Korea on 24 April, 1963 and reestablished on 27 December, 1983.
United Nations Memorial Cemetery
The
United Nations Memorial Cemetery in Pusan was established by the United Nations
Command in January 1951 when interments were begun and remains were transferred
from six other cemeteries located at Kaesong, Inchon, Taejon, Taegu, Miryang
and Masan. It was dedicated in April 1951.
The cemetery contains the graves of over 2,000 men and women from Australia (281), Canada (378), France (44), the Netherlands (117), New Zealand (34), South Africa (11), Turkey (462), the United Kingdom (885), Norway (1), the United States (36) and Republic of Korea (36) as well as of unknown allied soldiers (4) and non belligerents (11).
Visit the United Nations Memorial Cemetery website for more information.
Monument for the Participation of the British Commonwealth in the Korean War
The
Monument for the Participation of the British Commonwealth in the Korean War
commemorates the achievements by British Commonwealth soldiers in the Korean
War, and respects those who died during the war.
The United Kingdom dispatched the 27th Brigade and the 29th Marine Commando Unit to the Korean War. The 27th Brigade engaged in fierce combat with the Chinese troops at Jakdun-ri, 7km north of Kapyong. They played a critical role in frustrating the Chinese Spring offensive.
The memorial was constructed on 10 September, 1967 and is located in Kapyong.
Monument for the Participation of New Zealand in the Korean War
The
Monument for the Participation of New Zealand in the Korean War commemorates
the participation of the New Zealand Artillery unit and the Navy in the Korean
war.
The memorial was constructed on 23 September 1988 and is located in Kapyong where New Zealand forces were part of the British Commonwealth 28th Brigade.
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