Anzac Portal: Australia's military history and veterans' stories

First personnel in the Korean War

Read about Australia's Involvement in the Korean War 1950 to 1953

Commemorating the 75th Anniversary of Australian service in the Korean War. Event starts 10 am AEST Wed 25 June in Canberra. Broadcast live on ABC.

We gather stories of ordinary Australians who've had extraordinary experiences serving in wars, conflicts and peace operations.

Peter was in Japan with 3RAR when he was redeployed to Korea in mid-1951. He was wounded by a grenade and fought at Maryang San.

Nesta joined the Royal Australian Army Nursing Corps in 1952. She nursed Korean War casualties in Japan after the armistice.

Taffy joined the Royal Australian Navy in 1948. He served as a navigator with No. 817 Squadron aboard HMAS Sydney in the Korean War.

Hughie joined the RAAF as a cadet in 1935. He was Australia's most decorated serviceman of World War II.

Billy was a successful marksman who trained snipers to protect the Allied soldiers at Gallipoli during World War I.

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