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Wing Commander Patrick Bridge honours his great-uncle Private Donald Arthur Bridge in Gapeyong, South Korea, at the 75th anniversary of the Korean War Kapyong battle. Story by Squadron Leader Bel Culley.

Remembering the Battle of Kapyong

01/05/2026 Posted by Mike Hughes 400 Views 0 Comments Kapyong, Korean War

In a solemn tribute to the past and a firm nod to the future, Australian Defence Force (ADF) members serving

From left Korean War veterans Colin Hallett (NZ), Ronald J. Foyle (CAN) and Raymond Rogers (AUS) during a ceremony for the 75th Anniversary of The Battle of Kapyong at Gapyeong, Korea. Story by Major Diana Jennings. Photos by Corporal Riley Blennerhassett.

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The stand that shaped a battalion

29/04/202603/05/2026 Posted by Mike Hughes 493 Views 0 Comments 3RAR, Chief of Army, Kapyong, Korean War

A contingent of Australian soldiers, predominantly from Townsville’s 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR), made the pilgrimage to South

Army Captain Blake Parbery holds his grandfather Gordon Wells' service medals, outside Headquarters 1st (Australian) Division, Gallipoli Barracks, Enoggera, Queensland. Story and photo by Captain Peter Nugent.

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Exercise continues support of South Korea

28/08/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2445 Views 0 Comments 3rd Battalion RAR, Exercise Ulchi Freedom Shield, Gallipoli Barracks, Headquarters 1st (Australian) Division, Kapyong, Korean War

Members of Headquarters 1st (Australian) Division travelled to South Korea in August for Exercise Ulchi Freedom Shield for the next

3rd Brigade Commander Brigadier David McCammon inspects soldiers from 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, on their Kapyong Parade at Lavarack Barracks, Townsville. Photo by Corporal Daniel Sallai.

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Old Faithful remembers Kapyong

30/04/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2694 Views 0 Comments 3RAR, Kapyong

Old Faithful’s story was remembered this week, as soldiers from the 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR), commemorated Kapyong Day

General J. van Fleet, General Officer, 8th US Army inspects members of the 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR), while bestowing the presidential citation in recognition of the unit's action at Kapyong, Korea. AWM 083857

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70th Anniversary of the Battle of Kapyong

24/04/202123/04/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2778 Views 0 Comments Kapyong

This year, we mark the 70th Anniversary of the Battle of Kapyong – an important battle of the oft-labelled ‘Forgotten War’ – the Korean War.

Australian Army soldier Private Jeremy Thomas of the 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, swaps headdress with a Malaysian soldier following a Kapyong Day commemorative service in Malaysia during Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2019. Photo by Leading Seaman Jake Badior.

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Today is Kapyong Day

24/04/202023/04/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4903 Views 0 Comments Kapyong

On 24 April we mark Kapyong Day to remember the service and sacrifice of UN forces, including Australians, in defending Seoul, South Korea, in 1951.

Delegates sign the Korean War Armistice on 27 July 1953. US DoD photo.

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64th Anniversary of Korean Armistice

27/07/2017 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3915 Views 0 Comments Kapyong, Korea, Maryang San

Today is the 64th anniversary of the 1953 Armistice agreement that officially brought the Korean War to a close. FILE