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Sunday 07 Oct 1951
The theatre distinction KOREA 1950-51 is emblazoned on the Regimental Colours of The Royal Irish Regiment.
The Korean War (1950-1953) was the first major action for the United Nations following the UN’s formation in 1945. In June 1950, North Korea attacked South Korea. Twenty-one UN countries went to fight against North Korea. Later, the Chinese supported the North Koreans.
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On this day
07 October
Sunday 07 Oct 1951
The theatre distinction KOREA 1950-51 is emblazoned on the Regimental Colours of The Royal Irish Regiment.
The Korean War (1950-1953) was the first major action for the United Nations following the UN’s formation in 1945. In June 1950, North Korea attacked South Korea. Twenty-one UN countries went to fight against North Korea. Later, the Chinese supported the North Koreans.
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07 October
Sunday 07 Oct 1951
The theatre distinction KOREA 1950-51 is emblazoned on the Regimental Colours of The Royal Irish Regiment.
The Korean War (1950-1953) was the first major action for the United Nations following the UN’s formation in 1945. In June 1950, North Korea attacked South Korea. Twenty-one UN countries went to fight against North Korea. Later, the Chinese supported the North Koreans.
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