Coffs Harbour Korean War Missing in Action Servicemen Plaque
Description
This war memorial is a bronze plaque with the emblems of the Australian Military Forces at the top: the Australian Army, Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), and Royal Australian Navy (RAN). It lists the names of 43 Australian servicemen who were declared Missing In Action during the Korean War. The names are divided under three headings, as outlined in the Inscription section below.
The plaque is located in Anzac Park in Coffs Harbour. The park is used for various commemorative ceremonies held throughout the year.
Inscription
LEST WE FORGET
OUR COMRADES WHO REMAIN ON THE BATTLEFIELD OF NORTH KOREA
ARMY
ARMY 1-2-3 RAR
[Names]
RAAF
RAAF - 77 SQUADRON
[Names]
RAN
RAN - FLEET
AIR ARM- 805 SQUADRON
[Names]
MISSING IN ACTION THEIR SOULS FINDING THEIR WAY HOME
This plaque was generously donated by Victor Rullis Funeral Services as a community service project
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Veterans listed on this memorial
| Last held rank | Given Name | Family Name | Conflicts | Fate | Service No. | Service | Unit at embarkation | Campaign | Read more |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot Officer | Ernest Donald | Armit | Korean War, 1950–53 | 22221 | Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) | No. 77 (Fighter) Squadron | view | ||
| Corporal | John Berkley | Ashe | Korean War, 1950–53 | 33706 | Australian Army | 2nd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment | view | ||
| Lance Corporal | Edmund George | Bourke | Korean War, 1950–53 | 2401173 | Australian Army | 2nd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment | view | ||
| Private | Francis | Brady | Korean War, 1950–53 | 4400156 | Australian Army | 3rd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment | view | ||
| Flight Lieutenant | Mark Astil | Browne-Gaylord | Korean War, 1950–53 | 23665 | Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) | No. 77 (Fighter) Squadron | view | ||
| Pilot Officer | Peter Botley | Chalmers | Korean War, 1950–53 | 35079 | Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) | No. 77 (Fighter) Squadron | view | ||
| Private | John King | Christie | Korean War, 1950–53 | 52514 | Australian Army | 3rd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment | view | ||
| Lieutenant | Keith Elwood | Clarkson | Korean War, 1950–53 | Royal Australian Navy (RAN) | Fleet Air Arm (805 Squadron) | view | |||
| Pilot Officer | Maxwell Edwin | Colbrook | Korean War, 1950–53 | 5895 | Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) | No. 77 (Fighter) Squadron | view | ||
| Sub Lieutenant | Ronald James | Coleman | Korean War, 1950–53 | Royal Australian Navy (RAN) | Fleet Air Arm (805 Squadron) | view |
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Address
Anzac Park
8 Vernon Street
Coffs Harbour NSW 2450
AustraliaLocal Government Area
- Coffs Harbour, City of
Setting
- Garden/park
Location status
Original locationMemorial type
- Board/roll/plaque/tablet
Recorded by
Graham WilsonYear of construction
2011-2012Established Date format:
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print $new_date;
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else{
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}Dedication date
27 July 2012 Conflict/s
- Korean War, 1950–53
Materials
- Bronze