Memorials, honours and medals of 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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They Chose China (film)
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Watch this feature length documentary about 21 American soldiers who chose to stay in China after the Korean War ended.
Books of Remembrance
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Find information about the seven Books of Remembrance, found in the Memorial Chamber on Parliament Hill.
Monument to Canadian Fallen
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Learn about this commemorative monument, located at the United Nations Memorial cemetery in Busan.
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