At the end of the Second World War the peninsula of Korea was divided into two countries: North and South Korea. North Korea was ruled by a Soviet-controlled communist regime, while South Korea was under USA supervision. The supervisory powers were supposed to withdraw from their respective countries between 1948 and 1949. KOREAN WAR VICTORIA… Continue reading Korea War 1950-54
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UN Military Cemetery
The Parliament of South Korea, in order to honour the services and sacrifices made by the UN forces during the Korean War, provided some land for permanent use by the UN as a cemetery in August 1955. The General Assembly accepted the proposal and UN Resolution #977(X) to establish a United Nations Memorial Cemetery in… Continue reading UN Military Cemetery
Korea War VC Recipients
Four Victoria Cross medals awarded for gallantry in the Korean War 1950-53; two of the awards were posthumously. UN MILITARY CEMETERY KOREA JAMES POWER CRANELieutenant Colonel (later Colonel) Carne was born on 11 April 1906 in Falmouth, Cornwell. He was the Commanding Officer of the 1st Battalion, The Gloucestershire Regiment. On 22-23 April 1951 near… Continue reading Korea War VC Recipients
Korea War GC Recipients
Three George Cross medals were awarded during the Korean War (1950-53). All the awards were made in recognition of gallantry whilst a POW; two of the three awards were made posthumously. UN MILITARY CEMETERY KOREA DEREK GODREY KINNEDerek Godfrey Kinne was born on 11 January 1930. Fusilier Kinne was a soldier in 1st Battalion, The… Continue reading Korea War GC Recipients