Dear Korea Veterans, Families and Supporters,I hope you are keeping well and looking forward to the Korea Veterans Day - July 27. However sad it is, I feel I am obliged to notify the passing of the Korea Veterans.I became aware over the years that it is an important...
Commemorations
Korean War Commemoration Service by Naval Assoc. Australia QLD Section
Navy Veterans Salute the ‘Forgotten War’ On Thursday 24th June at 10.30 am the N.A.A. (Naval Association of Australia Queensland) will highlight the service of members of the Royal Australia Navy in the Korean War. See the Naval Association of Australia Queensland...
New Sculpture to Recognise the Sufferings of War and Service
FOLLOWING three years’ work with veterans, their families, ex-service organisations and the Departments of Defence and Veterans’ Affairs, a new sculpture will be placed on the grounds of the Australian War Memorial recognising the sufferings of war and service. ...
Military History Lecture: Aussie Victory in Korea – Maryang San 1951
To mark the 70th anniversary of a crucial year in the Korean War, the next lecture at The Military History Society NSW will be delivered at 10:30AM on Saturday, 5 June 2021. This tough encounter was an undoubted success for UN forces in which 3rd Battalion Royal...
Korea Veterans Day July 27 – 2021 – 71st Anniversary of June 25 Korean War Out Break
Dear Korea veterans, Families and Supporters, June 25 this year marks the 71st Anniversary of the 1950 Korean War Outbreak. Korean Society of Gold Coast, Association of QLD Korea Veterans and The Surfers Paradise RSL sub branch are getting together again as in 2019...
Honouring United Nations Peacekeepers
TOMORROW on International Day of United Nations (UN) Peacekeepers, Australians are encouraged to recognise those who have contributed to global peacekeeping efforts. Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Minister for Defence Personnel Darren Chester said Australia had...
Reconciliation Week: Reflecting on First Nations’ Stories
This Reconciliation Week, Australians are urged to take meaningful action towards reconciliation to the theme, More than a word. Reconciliation takes action. The week, which takes place from 27 May - 3 June, encourages us all to reflect on the achievements of First...
Opinion: Have we honoured our legacy?
That very special day each year we reflect on the great deeds and sacrifice of the Anzacs. Their never bending spirits, love of country, sense of purpose, unity and faith in their dreams for tomorrow. In that special silence, while reflecting on their sacrifice,...
United in Remembrance on ANZAC DAY
LEST WE FORGET – three words that will be heard across Australia tomorrow as we join together as a nation to pledge to never forget the service and sacrifice of those who have served and their families. Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Minister for Defence...
Korea: 70th Anniversary of Battle of Kapyong
The Battle of Kapyong will be commemorated in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and in Korea on Saturday 24th April. ACKVA Newsletter Battle of Kapyong AnniversaryBattle of Kapyong – 70th Anniversary Commemoration On the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the Battle of...