Mobile in Mobile County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
South Africa
Korean War Memorial
Photographed By James Hulse, January 24, 2022
1. South Africa Marker
Inscription.
South Africa. Korean War Memorial. On June 25, 1950, North Korean forces invaded the Republic of South Korea. The services of the SAAF (South African Air Force) were called upon to assist the western and U.N. powers. On Sept 26, 206 men of the SAAFs 2 Sqn., all volunteers, departed for the battle in Korea from Johnson Base in Tokyo. The 2 Sqn. had a distinguished record of service in Korea flying F-51D Mustangs and F-86F Sabres. Their role was mainly flying ground attack and interdiction missions. During the Korean conflict, the squadron flew a total of 12,067 sorties, resulting in 36 casualties. The South African squadron was awarded both U.S. and Korean Presidential Unit Citations and some of its members were awarded decorations for extreme bravery. In all, 20 men lost their lives and 16 men were wounded in their efforts.
On June 25, 1950, North Korean forces invaded the Republic of South Korea. The services of the SAAF (South African Air Force) were called upon to assist the western and U.N. powers. On Sept 26, 206 men of the SAAFs 2 Sqn., all volunteers, departed for the battle in Korea from Johnson Base in Tokyo. The 2 Sqn. had a distinguished record of service in Korea flying F-51D Mustangs and F-86F Sabres. Their role was mainly flying ground attack and interdiction missions. During the Korean conflict, the squadron flew a total of 12,067 sorties, resulting in 36 casualties. The South African squadron was awarded both U.S. and Korean Presidential Unit Citations and some of its members were awarded decorations for extreme bravery. In all, 20 men lost their lives and 16 men were wounded in their efforts.
Erected by USS Alabama Memorial Park.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, Korean.
Location. 30° 41.003′ N, 88° 1.06′ 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
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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 this marker. France (here, next to this marker); South Korea (here, next to this marker); Philippines (here, next to this marker); Belgium (here, next to this marker); Luxembourg (here, next to this marker); New Zealand (here, next to this marker); Turkey (a few steps from this marker); An Unheralded Breed of Soldier (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 South Africa flag and Marker
Photographed By James Hulse, January 24, 2022
3. The South Africa flag is the left most flag of the flags
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 16, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 189 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on February 16, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
