Remembering those lost in the 'Forgotten War'

Often referred to as The forgotten war' the Korean War of 1950 – 1953 is generally considered to be an American affair, not least because the Americans, who led the coalition, suffered 37,000 killed and over 100,000 injured, many seriously.

Despite being remembered in this way, over 145,000 Commonwealth troops, from UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, together with troops from South Africa, who were attached to the Commonwealth forces, and non-combatant personnel from an Indian Army medical unit, fought in this war.

British casualties are recorded as 1,078 dead and 2,674 wounded

The Armistice, between North and South Korea was signed on 27th July 1953. However, no formal peace agreement has ever been signed and the tension across the Korean peninsula continues.