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
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:
Lest We Forget Left Side Inscription
1950 - 1956 Right Side Inscription
Our comrades who remain on the battlefield of North Korea Army
RAAF
RAN
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 |