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

New Zealand

Korean War Memorial

Photographed By James Hulse, January 24, 2022

1. New Zealand Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

After some debate on July 26, 1950, the New Zealand government announced it would organize a volunteer military force to serve with U.N. forces in Korea. Known as Kayforce, a total of 1,044 men were seletied to serve. Kayforce sailed for Korea on December 10, 1950 aboard the "Ormande" arriving in Pusan on December 31, 1950. In July, 1951, Kayforce became part of the newly formed Commonwealth Division. Kayforce returned home to New Zealand in 1955

Erected by USS Alabama Memorial Park.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, Korean.

Location. 30° 41.003′ N, 88° 1.064′ 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 are within walking distance of this marker. Turkey (here, next to this marker); Belgium (here, next to this marker); Luxembourg

The New Zealand flag and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, January 24, 2022

2. The New Zealand flag and Marker

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(here, next to this marker); Philippines (here, next to this marker); South Korea (here, next to this marker); France (here, next to this marker); South Africa (here, next to this marker); Ethiopia (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.

The New Zealand flag and Marker are the third flag from the left on the second row image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, January 24, 2022

3. The New Zealand flag and Marker are the third flag from the left on the second row

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 70 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 16, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.