Moama RSL sub-branch president Ken Jones said the service, which will be attended by local veterans from the Korean War, is an important opportunity for the community to pay its respects for those who served.
Mr Jones said July 27 is the 71st anniversary of the day in 1953 when an armistice was signed to end the fighting on the Korean peninsula.
“This day is a time for us to remember the almost 18,000 Australians who served in the war, including some 340 who lost their lives,” he said.
“The Korean War began on June 25, 1950, when the People’s Army of North Korea invaded South Korea, capturing its capital, Seoul, within days.
“The United Nations Security Council declared North Korea the aggressor and set up the UN Command, a joint force to support South Korea.
“Australia was one of 21 members of the UN to send military forces to help South Korea.”
In Wednesday edition, The Riv incorrectly printed that the service was on Friday, it is on Saturday, July 27. We apologise for the error.
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