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	British Commonwealth Forces Korea - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		British Commonwealth Forces Korea (BCFK) was the formal name, from 1952, of the Commonwealth army, naval and air units serving with the United Nations in the Korean War.
		Liaison between the Commonwealth C-in-C and the UN high command was provided by a subordinate headquarters in Tokyo.
		By the time BCFK came into being, the Commonwealth armies had formed the 1st Commonwealth Division (in July, 1951) and British and Canadian Army personnel predominated at the operational level in the Commonwealth land forces.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/British_Commonwealth_Forces_Korea (462 words)

	Korea: United Nations Force Contributions [Australian War Memorial]
		Australia: Two infantry battalions, part of the 1st Commonwealth Division; two destroyers or frigates; one aircraft carrier and a fighter squadron.
		Commonwealth Division; three destroyers; and a squadron of transport aircraft.
		Commonwealth Division; British Far East Fleet; and Sunderland aircraft of the RAF.
	www.awm.gov.au /Encyclopedia/korea_unlist.htm (161 words)

	2nd Infantry Division - Korean War history of 1953
		The division's first anniversary in Korea, 31 July 1951, found the "Second to None" stabbing at enemy strong points well north of the 38th parallel while to the east in the vicinity of Kaesong, representatives of the United Nations and of the Communist forces were meeting to discuss the possibility of a truce.
		While the division was moving back on line in July the Communists smashed at a key UN outpost, "Old Baldy." Monsoonal rains fell during the next two weeks but elements of the 23d Regiment recaptured the important crest on the night of 31 July-i August 1952.
		First unit of the 2d Division to arrive in Korea, the men of the 9th added to the fighting history of their unit in the defense of the Naktong River, the breakout and offensive northward until withdrawal at Kunu-ri became necessary due to the intervention of Chinese communist forces.
	www.2id.org /volume3.htm (21301 words)

	MODULE 3 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		PPCLI dug in on Hill 677 and the 1st Middlesex Regiment south of the Patricias.
		The Commonwealth portion of the line was on the high ground overlooking the valley of an unnamed tributary of the Sami-chon River.
		The brigades of the Commonwealth division launched their attacks on successive days so that each could be more heavily supported by artillery.
	www.stratnet.ucalgary.ca /elearning/CanadaArmedForces/Readings/Part2Intro/koreanwardefiningmoments.htm (2682 words)

	Australian Military Police in Korea
		The badge of the 1st Commonwealth Division was worn on both shoulders and shoulder titles embroidered 'Royal Australian Army Provost Corps' with a white border around the writing worn as well.
		Over the course of the 1st Commonwealth Division Provost Company many changes were made among the Sections and Company personnel; but the Division's and Company's truly Commonwealth character was not altered, and the Commonwealth spirit was maintained throughout.
		The 1st Commonwealth Division Provost Company was the most successful integrated Unit that served in the 1st Commonwealth Division no thanks to the skill, determination and brotherhood of MPs all over the world.
	www.diggerhistory.info /pages-discipline/mil-police-korea.htm (5125 words)

	British Commonwealth Forces
		British Commonwealth Forces in Korea Commonwealth troops serving in Korea included British, Canadian, Australian, New Zealander, and South African contingents.
		The first British units to arrive at Pusan on 28 August 1950 were the 1st Battalion The Middlesex Regiment and 1st Battalion The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders under the 27th British Infantry Brigade.
		It was redesignated the 27th Commonwealth Infantry Brigade in October when Australian and Canadian units were assigned, which served under the US 1st Cavalry Division and helped meet the initial onslaught when China entered the war in November.
	www.rt66.com /~korteng/SmallArms/BCD1.htm (486 words)

	The War in Korea 1950-53 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Several other members of the Commonwealth increased their contribution, to the extent that a British Commonwealth Division could be formed, with an Australian commanding one of the Brigades.
		Commonwealth Division involved in Operation Commando when UN forces extended their positions along the Jamestown Line.
		The static phase of the war saw the RAR battalions involved in extensive patrolling and trench raids, as well as the major actions of Hill 355.and the Hook.
	www.army.gov.au /ahu/history/korea.htm (403 words)

	Chapter 13: Stalemate
		Elements of the CCF 38th and 39th Armies controlled the dominant terrain to the north and in many cases were close enough to the 45th Division's main lines to enjoy excellent observation of the division's activities and to have convenient bases for dispatching their nightly raids and probes.
		The thorough manner in which the division had organized the defense of the outposts and the skill with which it had used its positions during the fighting were a testimonial to the leadership on all levels and to the courage of its troops.
		In the U.S. 3d Infantry Division sector of the JAMESTOWN line there were a series of outposts manned by forces varying from a squad to a company in strength on the low-lying hills in front of the main line of resistance.
	www.army.mil /cmh-pg/books/korea/truce/ch13.htm (15584 words)

	RCASC Brief History (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		The 1st Infantry Division was quickly mobilized and sailed for Scotland in December 1939.
		The 3rd Infantry Division, 4th and 5th Canadian Armoured Divisions, the 1st Army Tank Brigade and 2nd Canadian Armoured Brigade deployed in due course.
		The 1st Canadian Army Catering Corps, Group "A" arrived to control catering, operate the Canadian military hotels and rest areas and to co-ordinate the work of the two RASC Field Bakeries that were attached to them.
	www.rcasc.org /rcasc_hist_breif.html (2881 words)

	British Army Off World Forces
		Its normal role is as the main on-Earth deployment armoured division with II Corps and as such it always received the first issues of modern equipment.
		The division is the last in the British Army to be equipped with Cavalier and Rifleman, but is slated to convert in the next year to the Montgomery/Templer.
		However the division's ad-hoc nature is still noticeable as it lacks properly integrated divisional artillery, recce and logistics groups.
	www.users.globalnet.co.uk /~dheb/2300/Europe/UK/UK/UKOWF.htm (1573 words)

	Commonwealth Expeditionary Forces - BCV
		This change was much resented by the other brigades in the division who saw themselves as an elite and the presence of the Guards as diluting their skills.
		The Commonwealth Armoured's DRG is composed of a Wellonese armoured recce regiment and a British close recce battalion.
		The Division is composed of all of the NADF's reformed pre-War regular battalions and these units retain strong cadres of experienced officers and NCOs to steady the young national servicemen.
	www.users.globalnet.co.uk /~dheb/2300/Multinational/CEF/CEFBCV.htm (3109 words)

	Historiography of the Korean War
		The largest non-U.S. contribution was the 1st Commonwealth Division, organized in 1951 from British army battalions and similar units from Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
		The exception is the dramatic participation of one or other units in a specific battle, for example, 1st Battalion, Gloucestershire Regiment, which fought to the last bullet and trumpet call on the Imjin River in April 1951.
		The 1st Commonwealth Division experience provides the most accessible account of service with the Eighth Army and only muted criticism of the high command.
	korea50.army.mil /history/factsheets/Histog.shtml (5715 words)

	I Corps (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Republic of Korea (ROK) Infantry Division, the 27
		ROK Infantry Division was transferred to a newly-formed ROK Army corps and the 1
		Calvary Division was reassigned to I-Corps as a replacement for the 1
	www.korean-war.com /I-corps.html (216 words)

	Chapter 17: Cold Front
		The 1st British Commonwealth Division came in for a bit of excitement on 18 November when a sudden increase in Chinese artillery and mortar fire signaled forthcoming enemy action.
		The day before, on the 1st Marine Division front, a tankinfantry patrol was surrounded by the enemy at Hill go, two miles east of Panmunjom, and a reinforcing platoon had to be dispatched to help them break through the Chinese circle.
		The increase in artillery and mortar rounds on the division's positions on these long-contested hills usually signified a Communist offensive move, and the capture of two deserters in the sector strengthened the belief that action would soon be fortlicoming.
	www.army.mil /cmh-pg/books/korea/truce/ch17.htm (14559 words)

	The Beginning of Truce Talks - Veterans Affairs Canada
		Also in July came the announcement that the 25th Canadian Brigade would join the newly-formed 1st Commonwealth Division under the command of Major-General J.H. Cassells.
		Upon its formation the division, under the operational control of the 1st US Corps, held a sector of the line Kansas extending 10,000 metres westward from the Imjin-Hantan junction.
		Therefore, the next months saw the 1st Commonwealth Division involved in deep patrolling into the salient, followed by the actual occupation of the area in Operations Minden and Commando.
	www.vac-acc.gc.ca /remembers/sub.cfm?source=history/koreawar/valour/talks (249 words)

	Korean War - UK Military Casualties
		Of the 2.267 buried in the Cemetery, 1,558 are from the Commonwealth and South Africa, and the Cemetery contains the graves of almost all the soldiers, sailors and airmen of the Commonwealth and South Africa who died in service of their country and the United Nations in the Korean War.
		The Unveiling and Dedication of the Commonwealth and South African Memorial in the United Nations Memorial Cemetery at Pusan, Korea was on Monday 24th May 1965 which was performed by Lieutenant General Sir William Pike KCB CBE DSO.
		Dedication of the Commonwealth and South African Memorial in the United Nations Memorial Cemetery at Pusan, Korea was on Monday 24th May 1965 was attended by Sergeant William Speakman VC of the Black Watch (attached to KOSB).
	www.koreanwaruk.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk (3020 words)

	The 2nd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		The accuracy and strength of the Commonwealth Division artillery answered any call for defensive, harassing or counter battery fire with such accuracy and effect that the task of the Battalion was made far simpler.
		As well as being the railhead for the Commonwealth Division, the area was well equipped with support facilities such as a mobile laundry and bath unit, and medical facilities.
		Situated within the Battalion area was a troop of Centurion tanks of 1st Royal Tank Regiment, one located on the crest line of Hill 210, another on the crest line Hill 159, and one in reserve.
	www.kmike.com /oz/2rar/2rarA.htm (6483 words)

	The fall of Hill 355 and its recapture by the 2d Battalion, 15th Infantry
		The division was in reserve near Sopa, Korea.
		On 16 November, division units began moving into line to relieve elements of the 1st Cavalry Division and the 1st Commonwealth Division on Line JAMESTOWN.
		While the battle raged on the hill, it was decided that Lt Colonel Thompson, 1st Battalion, 7th Infantry was to make an assault to recover the position which Company G of the 15th Infantry had won and then lost.
	members.aol.com /warrenreed/myhomepage/fallrecapture.html (1250 words)

	Armistice
		Using the U.S. 2nd Infantry Division as the main attack force, the U.N.C. won a foothold in the area in July and then, in August, broadened the attack to include Bloody and Heartbreak Ridges, located about four miles west of the Punchbowl.
		The U.S. 1st Marine Division and elements of the ROK 7th, 8th, 11th and Capital Divisions joined the assault to wrest the fiercely defended terrain from the Communists during the ensuing two months.
		Three U.S. divisions–the 1st Cavalry, 3rd Infantry and 25th Infantry–the British 1st Commonwealth Division, and the ROK 1st Division participated in this offensive during October and removed this salient in the line.
	korea50.army.mil /history/factsheets/armistice.shtml (5777 words)

	Korean War - New Zealand Forces in Asia 1949-1972 - New Zealanders at War - NZHistory.net.nz (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		When, in April 1951, the Chinese launched the opening step of their Fifth Phase Offensive, 27th British Commonwealth Brigade fought a successful defensive battle against a Chinese division at Kap'yong, after filling a gap in the UN line caused by the collapse of a South Korean division.
		These operations were carried out by the 1st Commonwealth Division, which had been formed on 28 July 1951 by combining 29th British Brigade, 28th British Commonwealth Brigade, and 25th Canadian Brigade.
		The non-operational control and general administration of Commonwealth forces in Korea was the responsibility of the Commander-in-Chief, British Commonwealth Forces in Korea, an Australian officer, initially Lieutenant-General Sir Horace Robertson, who was also Commander-in-Chief, British Commonwealth Occupation Force Japan.
	nzhistory.net.nz /Gallery/se-asia/korea.html (2257 words)

	George Hanrahan Page
		1st ROK Division, 12 Regm't from 19 Dec., 1951 to 19 Jan 1952.
		Sherman tanks in action; smoke as requested for air strike; Dog Patrol; with 6150th TACP attached to 1st Cavalry.
		Hanrahan was with the 6150th TACP attached to the British 28th Brigade of the 1st Commonwealth Division.
	www.bob-west.com /GH.html (238 words)

	Korean War Field Uniforms (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		In that the Korean conflict was not officially a war, the Canadian Army was never mobilized and the reserve army in Canada was not called upon to contribute formed units.
		Also visible are the Commonwealth Division patch and corps shoulder title on the man at right.
		Slip ons and brassards were seen in both light tan-khaki (of the same material as KD uniforms) and green denim (of the same material as the new bush dress).
	www.canadiansoldiers.com /korea.htm (1892 words)

	list (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		1st Battalion The Duke of Wellington's Regiment, September-1952-October-1953
		The British 1st Commonwealth Division was a formation that took part in the Korean War.
		It was deactivated in 1954 as part of the draw-down of forces in Korea in the aftermath of the war.
	www.chls11113.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk /ukvets/units_list.htm (2025 words)

	Stretcher Bearer Party (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		In July 1952 I was posted to 6 Platoon, B Company, 3rd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment (3rd Bn RAR), which was a unit of 28th Brigade, 1st British Commonwealth Division in Korea, where I served until August 1953.
		Winter had already set in, in earnest, by December 1952 and we were just rear of the Wyoming Line in reserve for our sister battalion the 1st Bn RAR who were occupying Hill 355 "Little Gibraltar" on the Jamestown Line.
		They had taken over the position after a Canadian unit had one of its forward elements overrun one evening in mid November, but were able to regain the location after a stiff battle.
	www.kmike.com /oz/stretchr.htm (1267 words)

	011019News Article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		The 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division and a French Battalion attached to the 23rd fight from bunker to bunker on Hill 851.
		The operation moves the corps a few miles north to a new defense line named Jamestown, except in the 1st Cavalry Division sector.
		The Republic of Korea 1st Division, the British Commonwealth Division, 1st Cav, 3rd Infantry Division from I Corps, from left to right, and the 25th ID from the IX Corps on the east flank fought in the operation.
	www.pica.army.mil /voice2001/011019/KoreaSOct11-17.htm (1056 words)

	1st Commonwealth Division
		formed in Korea; artillery, engineers and armour were centralized under division control, but the division attempted to have national units continue to support their brigades as much as possible
		1st Commonwealth Division, by Mandeep Bajwa (Orders of Battle)
		The First Commonwealth Division; the story of British Commonwealth land forces in Korea, 1950-1953.
	www.regiments.org /formations/uk-div/div01cw.htm (85 words)

	Recollections of Korea - EH
		The Commonwealth Division was in reserve at this time and not in the line.
		We were quite happy to see the 1st Battalion leave for home, not because of any animosity, but because there were not sufficient parkas to clo the two battalions, and we were to be issued the parkas now being worn by the 1st Battalion.
		On the night of 19\20 April the battalion moved into the position known as Hill 187 to replace the 1st Battalion of the Royal 22nd Regiment leaving for Canada after its one-year tour of duty.
	www.kvacanada.com /stories_ehrecolection.htm (2131 words)

	Great Britain and the Commonwealth
		This flight was formed in October 1951 in Korea and operated as part of the 1st Commonwealth Division.
		This flight was formed in mid-1951 in Korea and operated as part of the 1st Commonwealth Division.
		The pilots were officers and NCOs of the Glider Pilot Regiment, flying Auster Air Observation Post 6 and one US L-19A Bird Dog aircraft.
	www.korean-war.com /AirWar/GreatBritain.html (729 words)

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