Event    From 25/6/1950  To 27/7/1953

Korean War

Categories: Armed Forces

Countries: Korea

This war, the first UN action against aggression, has not officially ended but a ceasefire has held since 1953.

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This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Korean War

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Fleet Air Arm

This bronze figure represents Daedalus, the Greek guy who crafted wings for h...

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Korean War memorial

The phrase "distant obligation..." references a cabinet meeting on 25 June 19...

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St Sepulchre's Church - Royal Fusiliers

A large board in the garden announces: The Royal Fusiliers (City of London R...

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Other Subjects

Sir William Robertson, Field Marshal

Sir William Robertson, Field Marshal

Born Lincolnshire with humble origins.  He enlisted in 1877 and rose rapidly through the ranks, not commanding troops but excelling in intellectual work such as languages and intelligence.  Died at...

Person, Armed Forces

1 memorial
J. W. Hayman

J. W. Hayman

J. Lyons & Co. Ltd. staff member who died in WW2.

Person, Armed Forces

War dead, WW2
1 memorial
W. H. Tyers

W. H. Tyers

Resident of the West Ward, Hendon who served and died in WW1.

Person, Armed Forces

War dead, WW1
1 memorial
John E. Cray

John E. Cray

Resident of the Central Ward, Hendon who served and died in WW1.

Person, Armed Forces

War dead, WW1
1 memorial
L. W. Pavour

L. W. Pavour

Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.

Person, Armed Forces

War served, WW1
1 memorial

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Oranjehaven

Oranjehaven

A club for Dutchmen who had escaped their occupied country to join the Allied Forces.  The Dutch Wikipedia has some information.  The day of opening may be 2 rather than 6 (sources vary).  The lite...

Building, Community / Clubs, Netherlands

1 memorial
Dransfield

Dransfield

SE1, Bermondsey Street, 102

Dransfield Owens Design Ltd was founded in 1998 and is still active in 2022. But the website, www.dodsarchitects.com, for the architects ...

Tony Meehan

Tony Meehan

Drummer.  Born Daniel Joseph Anthony Meehan at the New End Hospital, Hampstead. He was one of the original line-up of Cliff Richard's backing group, The Shadows. He left the group in 1961 and event...

Person, Education, Music / songs

1 memorial