Memorials, honours and medals of the Korean War

Memorials, honours and medals of the Korean War

Memorial sites and medals honouring fallen members of the Canadian Armed Forces who served in the Korean War.

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United Nations Memorial Cemetery (South Korean)

Memorial cemetery commemorating 2,300 servicemen who died fighting in the Korean War.

Korea National War Memorial and Museum

Memorial commemorating fallen soldiers from around the world who fought in the Korean War.

Monument to Canadian Fallen

Memorial Garden in Naechon, where three monuments stand to honour fallen Canadians.

Canadian Korean War Memorial Garden

Memorial Garden in Naechon, where three monuments stand to honour fallen Canadians.

Common Wealth Memorial (Busan)

Memorial to Commonwealth soldiers in the Korean War whose burial places are still unknown.

Canadian Korea Medal

Medal earned for service in the Army, Navy or RCAF in the Korean War.

United Nations Service Medal

Medal earned for serving at least one day under the United Nations' command in Korea.

Canadian Volunteer Service Medal for Korea

Medal awarded after 1991 for service in the Army, Navy or RCAF in the Korean War.

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Features

They Chose China (film)

Two men sitting at a table in front of a microphone

Watch this feature length documentary about 21 American soldiers who chose to stay in China after the Korean War ended.

Books of Remembrance

The books remembrance memorial chamber room

Find information about the seven Books of Remembrance, found in the Memorial Chamber on Parliament Hill.

Monument to Canadian Fallen

Life size sculpture of a soldier holding a baby and his left hand is on the shoulder of a young boy who is standing beside him

Learn about this commemorative monument, located at the United Nations Memorial cemetery in Busan.

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