Korean Veterans' Day - 27 July
71st anniversary of the ARMISTICE
Korean Veterans’ Day (27 July) 2024 marks the 71st anniversary of the armistice that ended the Korean War.
More than 17,000 Australians served in the Korean War, supporting South Korea alongside 21 other allied nations in defence of freedom and peace. Tragically, some 340 Australians lost their lives, more than 1,200 were wounded, 29 were taken prisoner, and more than 40 remain missing in action.
These efforts went largely unnoticed in Australia, however, causing added suffering for many who served in the so-called ‘forgotten war’.
On 27 July, join us in remembering the invaluable contribution of our Korean War veterans.
Lest we forget.
Soldier of the Forgotten War
Matthew Rennie OAM survived a rocket attack, and a bullet to the head, while fighting in the Korean War. But he doesn’t regret one bit of it.
Remembering Australia's Part in the Korean War
The so-called ‘forgotten war’ left an indelible impact on Australia’s Korean War veterans, their families, and the world as we know it.
A Battle That Will NEver Be Forgotten
Veteran Ray Deed, 94, served in the 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (3 RAR), which was paramount in the Battle of Kapyong.
