Mobile in Mobile County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Canada
Korean War Memorial
Photographed By James Hulse, January 24, 2022
1. Canada Marker
Inscription.
Canada. Korean War Memorial. The first Canadian aid to the UN forces came from the Royal Canadian Navy. On July 12, 1950, three Canadian destroyers were dispatched to Korean waters to serve under UN command. In addition, a Royal Canadian AirForce Squadron was assigned to air transport duties with the United Nations. On August 7, 1950, the government authorized the recruitment of the Canadian Army Special Force. It was to be specially trained and equipped to carry out Canada's obligations under the United Nations Charter. The 25th Canadian Infantry Brigade sailed for Korea in April 1951. The Canadian Brigade became part of the newly formed British Commonwealth Division. 26,791 Canadians served in the Korean War. 1,558 of Canada's men were killed in battle.
The first Canadian aid to the UN forces came from the Royal Canadian Navy. On July 12, 1950, three Canadian destroyers were dispatched to Korean waters to serve under UN command. In addition, a Royal Canadian AirForce Squadron was assigned to air transport duties with the United Nations. On August 7, 1950, the government authorized the recruitment of the Canadian Army Special Force. It was to be specially trained and equipped to carry out Canada's obligations under the United Nations Charter. The 25th Canadian Infantry Brigade sailed for Korea in April 1951. The Canadian Brigade became part of the newly formed British Commonwealth Division. 26,791 Canadians served in the Korean War. 1,558 of Canada's men were killed in battle.
Erected by USS Alabama Memorial Park.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1951.
Location. 30° 41.007′ 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. 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 distance of
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this marker. Colombia (here, next to this marker); Thailand (here, next to this marker); Ethiopia (here, next to this marker); Australia (here, next to this marker); Greece (here, next to this marker); Netherlands (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 at the Korean War Memorial. 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 Canada Marker and flag
Photographed By James Hulse, January 24, 2022
3. The Canada 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 122 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on February 1, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
