CANADA KOREAN WAR MEMORIAL

The first Canadian aid to the UN forces came from the Royal Canadian Navy. On July 12, 1950, three Canadian destroyers were dispatched to Korean waters to serve under UN command. In addition, a Royal Canadian AirForce Squadron was assigned to air transport duties with the United Nations. On August 7, 1950, the government authorized the recruitment of the Canadian Army Special Force. It was to be specially trained and equipped to carry out Canada’s obligations under the United Nations Charter. The 25th Canadian Infantry Brigade sailed for Korea in April 1951. The Canadian Brigade became part of the newly formed British Commonwealth Division. 26,791 Canadians served in the Korean War. 1,558 of Canada’s men were killed in battle.