Grafton Korean War Memorial

Details

Location Memorial Park, Prince Street, Grafton, Clarence Valley - New South Wales, Australia
Type memorial
Description

Natural Stone with bronze plaques

Built Not yet discovered
Opened 26 July 2003
Inscription

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

Left Side Inscription
In memory of Korea

1950 - 1956

Right Side Inscription
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

Condition

Good

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