Mobile in Mobile County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Netherlands
Korean War Memorial
Photographed By James Hulse, January 24, 2022
1. Netherlands Marker
Inscription.
Netherlands. Korean War Memorial. The advance party of the Dutch contingent arrived in Korea on October 24, 1950, but the remainder of the unit’s men did not arrive until December 1950. During the conflict the Royal Netherlands Navy was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation of the Republic of Korea as part of the US 7th Fleet. The responsibilities of the Dutch Naval Forces included escorting aircraft carriers conducting unit infiltration patrols, destroying enemy coastal guns and bunkers, and supporting ground troops with artillery fire. The Netherlands Detachment United Nations (NDUN) was established on October 15, 1950. 3,418 men were sent to Korea. 103 of these men were killed. 3 were missing in action and one man became a POW. 381 men were wounded in action.
The advance party of the Dutch contingent arrived in Korea on October 24, 1950, but the remainder of the unit’s men did not arrive until December 1950. During the conflict the Royal Netherlands Navy was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation of the Republic of Korea as part of the US 7th Fleet. The responsibilities of the Dutch Naval Forces included escorting aircraft carriers conducting unit infiltration patrols, destroying enemy coastal guns and bunkers, and supporting ground troops with artillery fire. The Netherlands Detachment United Nations (NDUN) was established on October 15, 1950. 3,418 men were sent to Korea. 103 of these men were killed. 3 were missing in action and one man became a POW. 381 men were wounded in action.
Erected by USS Alabama Memorial Park.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military. A significant historical date for this entry is October 24, 1950.
Location. 30° 41.01′ N, 88° 1.071′ W. Marker is in Mobile, Alabama, in Mobile County. Memorial can be reached from the intersection of Battleship Parkway and Old Spanish Trail (U.S. 98). The marker is located in the western section of the USS Alabama Memorial Park at the Korean War Memorial. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2703 Battleship Parkway, Mobile AL 36602, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking
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distance of this marker. Australia (here, next to this marker); Greece (here, next to this marker); Colombia (here, next to this marker); Canada (here, next to this marker); Thailand (here, next to this marker); Britain (here, next to this marker); Ethiopia (here, next to this marker); Tank M48A1 (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mobile.
More about this marker. The marker is located on the outside section of the USS Alabama Memorial Park. There is a parking fee and entry fee required to visit the exhibits at the park.
Photographed By James Hulse, January 24, 2022
2. The Netherlands Marker and flag
Photographed By James Hulse, January 24, 2022
3. The Netherlands Marker is the marker on the far right of the markers
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 31, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 110 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on January 31, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
