Opinion

Member for Lyne Dr David Gillespie reflects on the importance of Korean Veterans' Day

July 24 2020 - 12:00pm
Kimpo, South Korea in 1953. Korean youngster Jimmy plays draughts with Leading Aircraftman Lance Lee of No. 77 Squadron, RAAF. No. 77 Squadron headquartered at RAAF Base Williamtown. Photo: the Australian War Memorial JK0797
Kimpo, South Korea in 1953. Korean youngster Jimmy plays draughts with Leading Aircraftman Lance Lee of No. 77 Squadron, RAAF. No. 77 Squadron headquartered at RAAF Base Williamtown. Photo: the Australian War Memorial JK0797

On July 27 we will commemorate the more than 17,000 Australians who fought in defence of South Korea during the first open conflict of the Cold War - the Korean War.

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