Korean War (1950 – 1953)
The Korean War was fought from 1950 to 1953. More than 26,000 Canadians served on land, at sea and in the air during this bitter conflict in a rugged land so far from home. Sadly, 516 Canadians would lose their lives. The Korean War was an important chapter in Canada’s military history and part of our country’s proud tradition of defending peace and freedom around the world.
This year marks the 65th anniversary of the signing of the armistice that ended the active fighting in the Korean War. How will you remember?
Details
Machine gun crew of the Royal Canadian Regiment in Korea, May 1951.
Photo: Library and Archives Canada PA-129115
Timeline: Canada in the Korean War
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June 25 1950Korean War begins
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April 24-25 1951Canadians see action in
the Battle of Kapyong -
November 22 1951Royal 22e Régiment sees
action at Hill 355 -
October 2 1952HMCS Iroquois hit off Korean coast
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October 23-24 1952Royal Canadian Regiment sees
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July 27 1953The Korea Armistice Agreement is signed ending three years of fighting
Timeline - Canada and its military
History
- Fact Sheet - The Korean War
- Fact Sheet - The Battle of Kapyong
- Fact Sheet - Hill 355
- Korean War postcards (PDF)
- Korea War poster (PDF)
- Order Korean War posters, postcards and historical sheets
- Valour Remembered - Canadians in Korea
- United Nations Command Security Force - Joint Security Area
- Photo Gallery
Youth remember - Lesson Plans
- Order Korean War learning kit on a USB key
- Korean War Postcards for Peace
- Alice Afloat in Korea
- Land of the Morning Calm – A Fragile Peace
- A Brush with the Korean War - Hill 355
- Understanding the Conflict
- Got a “Minute” to Remember the Forgotten Battle of Kapyong?
- Remembering the Forgotten War
- Remembrance Dog Tags – Fallen Canadians in the Korean War
Medals and Memorials
- Korean War Book of Remembrance
- Canadian Korea Medal
- Canadian Volunteer Service Medal for Korea
- United Nations Service Medal (Korea)
- United Nations Memorial Cemetery
- Yokohama War Cemetery
- Canadian Korean War Memorial Garden
- Commonwealth Memorial (Pusan)
- Korea National War Memorial and Museum
- Monument to Canadian Fallen
- Wall of Remembrance
- Museum of the Regiments
Remembering those who served
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