Korean Veterans’ Day
On Korean Veterans’ Day (27 July), we pay tribute to the more than 17,000 Australians who served and sacrificed in the Korean War.
Never forgotten
Korean Veterans’ Day (27 July) marks the anniversary of the armistice that ended the Korean War (1950-53).
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, causing added suffering for many who served in the so-called ‘forgotten war’.
On 27 July, join us in remembering the invaluable contribution of Korean War veterans.
Lest we forget.
Korean Veterans’ Day stories
Let’s not forget all. It’s important to have a specific commemoration for the Korean War; there’s not many of us left.
- Victor Jones,
Korean War veteran