Mobile in Mobile County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Colombia
Korean War Memorial
Photographed By James Hulse, January 24, 2022
1. Colombia Marker
Inscription.
Colombia. Korean War Memorial. The first of four Colombian Battalions to serve in Korea during the war arrived in June 1951 and remained until being replaced by the 2nd Battalion Colombia in July 1952. The 3rd Battalion Colombia provided relief in November 1952 and was replaced in June 1953 by the 4th Battalion which remained in Korea until October 1954. Each unit had 1,000 men to fight in the battle. These battalions fought as part of the US 7th Infantry Division. The 3rd Battalion was severely mauled in March 1953 when Chinese forces overran "Old Baldy". In this battle, Colombian forces fought well, but were overwhelmed when a full Chinese division attacked. The 3rd Battalion had the distinction of suffering the most casualties of any Colombian unit. In all 516 men were killed in action and 1,235 men were wounded.
The first of four Colombian Battalions to serve in Korea during the war arrived in June 1951 and remained until being replaced by the 2nd Battalion Colombia in July 1952. The 3rd Battalion Colombia provided relief in November 1952 and was replaced in June 1953 by the 4th Battalion which remained in Korea until October 1954. Each unit had 1,000 men to fight in the battle. These battalions fought as part of the US 7th Infantry Division. The 3rd Battalion was severely mauled in March 1953 when Chinese forces overran "Old Baldy". In this battle, Colombian forces fought well, but were overwhelmed when a full Chinese division attacked. The 3rd Battalion had the distinction of suffering the most casualties of any Colombian unit. In all 516 men were killed in action and 1,235 men were wounded.
Erected by USS Alabama Memorial Park.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1953.
Location. 30° 41.007′ N, 88° 1.072′ W. Marker is in Mobile, Alabama, in Mobile County. Memorial can be reached from the intersection of Battleship Parkway and Old Spanish Trail. 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.
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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Canada (here, next to this marker); Thailand (here, next to this marker); Netherlands (here, next to this marker); Australia (here, next to this marker); Ethiopia (here, next to this marker); Greece (here, next to this marker); Britain (here, next to this marker); Turkey (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 Colombia Marker and flag
Photographed By James Hulse, January 24, 2022
3. The Colombia Marker is the first marker on the right of the markers
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 31, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 132 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on February 1, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
