Photos UN Forces in Korea

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The 1st Colombia Battalion was a volunteer force of young fighting men, ready to die for their love of country and to secure the freedom of South Korea. Attached to the 24th U.S. Infantry Division, Colombian sailors also did their part, deployed off Korean waters in the country’s only frigate, the Admirante Padilla. Between 1951 and 1954 some 5,100 Colombian soldiers served in Korea.

Of the 5,100 Colombians sent to Korea, most were between 18 and 21 years of age. 131 Colombians died in combat, 10 in service-related accidents and two of natural causes. 476 men were injured, 69 disappeared in combat and 30 were taken POWs.

Colombian Soldiers receive rations and equipment after engaging in a bitter fight on Korea’s Old Baldy.

Positions on the main line of resistance occupied by the Colombian Battalion, attached to the 24th Division, near Chup'a-ri overlooking the Kumsong Valley.

A Colombian Naval Frigate before departing for Korea, November 1, 1951.

Top officers of a Colombian battalion pose for a photo

A Colombian veteran returns home from the Korean War. Colombian was the only Latin American nation to send soldiers to that conflict.

 

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Gloucestershire Regiment at Imjin
General Vanfleet visit Gloucestershire Regiment after İmjin Battle

 

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Hill 614. February 1951. Two soldiers from 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR), aim their weapons towards enemy positions.

 

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Luxembourg contingent in Korea.

 

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Luxembourg:
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Luxembourg:
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Australia:
Majon'ni. 30 July 1953. Soldiers from Support Company, 2nd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (2RAR), move from The Hook defences to the DMZ 72 hours after the cease fire.

 

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77 fighter squadron R.A.A.F. was the first UN unit to go into action in Korea.

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3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR), Korea, June 1952

 

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USS New Jersey (BB-62) bombarding shore targets in Korea, 1953

 

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A flag made by Australian troops as a gift to Turkish forces in Korea "Ataturks children, we are together"

 

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Kure Harbour, Japan. September 1950. Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR), about to embark on the transport/troopship T120 for action in Korea.

 

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An officer from the 20th Battalion Combat Team, Philippine Expeditionary Forces to Korea (PEKTOK) opening a beer using his M1911 pistol during the Korean War

 

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These two disabled Centurion tanks played a part in the April battle of the Imjin River when the heroic 1st Battalion, The Gloucestershire Regiment, fought Chinese troops in a two day battle before they were overwhelmed. The tanks formed part of a breakthrough force, but came under heavy fire ahead of a Chinese road block. 31st May 1951

 

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Kure Harbour, Japan. September 1950. Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR), about to embark on the transport/troopship T120 for action in Korea.

Looks like he is armed with the WW1 era SMLE .303 rifle.

 

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HMS Newcastle firing at enemy batteries in the Chuinnapo Estuary, Korea 1953. The shock wave has raised spray from the deck and flung empty cordite cases into the air

 

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Philippines:
M45 Quad .50cal AA gun mounted on a M3 halftrack of the Philippine Expeditionary Forces To Korea (PEFTOK)

 

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The Turkish Brigade (code name North Star, Turkish: Şimal Yıldızı or Kutup Yıldızı) was a Turkish Army Infantry Brigade that served with the United Nations Command during the Korean War between 1950 and 1953. Attached to the U.S. 25th Infantry Division, the Turkish Brigade fought in several actions and was awarded Unit Citations from Korea and the United States after fighting in the Kunuri Battle. The Turkish Brigade developed a reputation for its fighting ability, stubborn defense, commitment to mission, and bravery.

 

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M4A3E8 Sherman tank of Company B, 72nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Infantry Division, fires its 76mm gun at enemy bunkers on "Napalm Ridge", in support of the 8th ROK Division. 11 May, 1952