Mobile in Mobile County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Australia
Korean War Memorial
Photographed By James Hulse, January 24, 2022
1. Australia Marker
Inscription.
Australia's contribution to the Korean War included 77 Squadron of the RAAF and the 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment. Australian troops participated in two major battles in 1951. On April 22, Chinese forces attacked forcing South Korean and New Zealand troops into retreat. Australian troops along with other UN troops were ordered to stop the attack. Their effort against the Chinese advance was a success. The Australian troops lost 32 men in this battle and 53 men were wounded. Operation Commando, an attack on the Chinese, occurred on October 3, 1951 and lasted for days after which the Chinese forces withdrew. 20 Australians were killed in the battle and 89 men were wounded. After three years of fighting, the Australians lost 339 men in battle.
Australia's contribution to the Korean War included 77 Squadron of the RAAF and the 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment. Australian troops participated in two major battles in 1951. On April 22, Chinese forces attacked forcing South Korean and New Zealand troops into retreat. Australian troops along with other UN troops were ordered to stop the attack. Their effort against the Chinese advance was a success. The Australian troops lost 32 men in this battle and 53 men were wounded. Operation Commando, an attack on the Chinese, occurred on October 3, 1951 and lasted for days after which the Chinese forces withdrew. 20 Australians were killed in the battle and 89 men were wounded. After three years of fighting, the Australians lost 339 men in battle.
Erected by USS Alabama Memorial Park.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military. A significant historical date for this entry is April 22, 1951.
Location. 30° 41.009′ N, 88° 1.07′ 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
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are within walking distance of this marker. Netherlands (here, next to this marker); Greece (here, next to this marker); Britain (here, next to this marker); Colombia (here, next to this marker); Canada (here, next to this marker); Thailand (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 Australia Marker and flag
Photographed By James Hulse, January 24, 2022
3. The Australia Marker is the second marker from the right of the markers
Credits. This page was last revised on February 3, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 31, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 237 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on January 31, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
