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The Turkish Brigade (code name North Star, Turkish: Şimal Yıldızı or Kutup Yıldızı) was a Turkish Army Infantry Brigade that served with the United Nations Command during the Korean War between 1950 and 1953. Attached to the U.S. 25th Infantry Division, the Turkish Brigade fought in several actions and was awarded Unit Citations from Korea and the United States after fighting in the Kunuri Battle. The Turkish Brigade developed a reputation for its fighting ability, stubborn defense, commitment to mission, and bravery.
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June 25, 1950, the UN condemns the North Korean aggression in South Korea and demands its withdrawal.
On July 22, the decision was taken to commit a French battalion to an international force.
On July 22, the decision was taken to commit a French battalion to an international force.
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Lieutenant Jean Riffou and privates Fernand Boucher and Normand Dufresne of the Royal 22nd Regiment (The Van Doos) man a machine-gun post, June 1953. LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES CANADA—PA132636
Lieutenant Jean Riffou and privates Fernand Boucher and Normand Dufresne of the Royal 22nd Regiment (The Van Doos) man a machine-gun post, June 1953. LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES CANADA—PA132636
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Korean War. c October 1951. Vickers machine gunners from 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR), give supporting fire to the Battalion's C Company as it moves up to eject Chinese defenders from a hill. This action was part of the 1st Commonwealth Division's spearhead of the United Nations October offensive. Photo by Sergeant Phillip Hobson. [AWM HOBJ2436]
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Iwakuni, Japan. March 1950. Warrant Officers J. Flemming and M. Garroway of No. 77 Squadron flying their P-51D Mustang fighters. Come July they would be flying operations in the Korean War.
WO Flemming was Mentioned In Dispatches during Korea as was WO Garroway, both of 77 squadron RAAF
WO Flemming was Mentioned In Dispatches during Korea as was WO Garroway, both of 77 squadron RAAF
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June 1951. Australian infantrymen of 3 Battalion (3RAR), Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR), ride on the front of a Centurion tank from the 8th King's Royal Irish Hussars, which is taking them to their positions north of the Imjin River.
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