Mobile in Mobile County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

Britain

Korean War Memorial

Photographed by James Hulse, January 24, 2022

1. Britain Marker

Inscription. The British Commonwealth Forces were comprised of British, Canadian, Australian, New Zealander and South African contingents. The first British units to arrive on August 28, 1950 were the 1st Battalion Middlesex Regiment and the 1st Battalion Argyll Regiment and Sutherland Highlanders under the 27th British Infantry Brigade. The 3rd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment soon joined the battle. At the war's end 14,200 Commonwealth troop were serving in Korea. A total of 26,791 Canadians and 17,161 Australian troops served in Korea. The last British troops departed Korea in December 1953 after 670 men were killed in action and 2,692 men were wounded.

Erected by USS Alabama Memorial Park.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, Korean. A significant historical date for this entry is August 28, 1950.

Location. 30° 41.008′ N, 88° 1.068′ W. Memorial is in Mobile, Alabama, in Mobile County. It 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. Memorial is at or

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near this postal address: 2703 Battleship Parkway, Mobile AL 36602, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in Alabama’s Gulf Coast

and in Mobile Bay.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and on the Gulf Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Viceroyalty of New France,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Greece (here, next to this marker); Ethiopia (here, next to this marker); Thailand (here, next to this marker); Australia (here, next to this marker); Canada (here, next to this marker); Netherlands (here, next to this marker); Colombia (here, next to this marker); Luxembourg (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mobile.

More about this memorial. The marker is located on the outside section

The Britain Marker and flag image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, January 24, 2022

2. The Britain Marker and flag

of the USS Alabama Memorial Park. There is a parking fee and entry fee required to visit the exhibits at the park.

The Britain Marker is fourth marker from the right of the markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, January 24, 2022

3. The Britain Marker is fourth marker from the right of the markers

Credits. This page was last revised on April 7, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 31, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 240 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 1, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.