Australia & New Zealand

     During the Korean War in 1950-1953 an Australian
     radio commentary - by Mr. Murtha and he remarks;

In December 1950 thanked ”Mr. Murtha the Turkish Brigade’s heroism for giving hope to a demoralized American nation - Mr. Murtha continued;

The fierce combat ability of the Turkish Brigade, should never be forgotten; - The 2786 Turkish soldiers KIA, 2413 WIA, 167 MIA and 244 POW; - it represent the highest casualty rate of any U.N. element engaged in the fighting.

The simple white grave markers in a big green field near Pusan; - it will eternally remind us; - of the heroic soldiers of a heroic nation; - ”Mr. Murtha ended his remarks. -

Time Magazine

Among the twenty United Nations Member States contributing military forces in Korea; - Time Magazine praised; - The Turkish Brigade; - for its courageous battles and for creating a favorable effect, on the whole United Nations Forces, United States Forces and South Korean Forces from 1950 until 1953.

This article was written by Mr. A. K. Dawson and originally published in Military History Magazine December 1997.  Mr. A. K. Dawson teaches history in Darwin, Australia.

The Turks acquitted themselves in a brave and noble fashion and in some of the worst conditions experienced; - in the forgotten bloody Korean War.

The American units to which they were attached respected their skills and tenacity in combat. Their bravery requires no embellishment; - ”It stands on its own.

Additional Related Information

Australia

 

The Atatürk Memorial

The Atatürk Memorial, in Capitol Canberra/Australia
for those to remind and learn from the history for ever
 

The Diamond Words of Remembrance

The inscription on the Memorial; -  in Canberra was
written by Atatürk in 1934; - M. K. Atatürk,, wrote a
tribute,  to the Anzac's -  the Australian forces killed
in the fighting at Gallipoli - Turkey

Those heroes that shed their blood and lost their lives; - You are now living in the soil of  a friendly country, - therefore rest in peace. There is no difference between the Johnnies and the Mehmets to us where they lie side by side here in this country of ours. You, the mothers, who sent their sons from faraway countries - wipe away your tears; your sons are now lying in our bosom, - and are in peace. After having lost their lives on this land they have become our sons as well.

The cemetery, -  of  the Australian  forces
in Gallipoli Turkey it was buildet after the
independence war by M. K. Atatürks order.

We should always remember; - until today there is no other world leader and ”Commander  in Chief,, ever like M.K. Atatürk; - He wrote a tribute and ordered to built a cemetery for the enemies. The man of the century confirmed by many world leaders like J.F.K, etc.

New Zealand

The Atatürk Memorial

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Diamond words of remembrance; - in Wellington New
Zealand view Atatürk Memorial;  out to sea in Capitol
Wellington New Zealand for those to remind and learn
from the history for ever.

The Atatürk Memorial

M. K. Atatürk Memorial; - is situated on a ridge above Tarakina Bay, Wellington Capitol of New Zealand, the Atatürk Memorial looks out over Cook Strait and the site was chosen  for its remarkable likeness; -  to the landscape of the Gallipoli Peninsula, in Turkey.

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The Diamond Words of Remembrance

Mustafa Kemal Atatürk words in Welligton/New Zea land. The inscription on the Memorial in Wallington
was written, by Atatürk in 1934,-M. K. Atatürk wrote
a tribute to the Anzac's,  - New Zealand forces killed,
in the fighting at Gallipoli - Turkey.

Those heroes that shed their blood and lost their lives. - You are now living in the soil of  a friendly country, - therefore rest in peace. There is no difference between the Johnnies and the Mehmets to us where they lie side by side here in this country of ours. You, the mothers, who sent their sons from faraway countries - wipe away your tears; - your sons are now lying in our bosom, - and are in peace. After having lost their lives on this land they have become our sons as well.

The cemetery,- of the New Zealand forces
in Gallipoli-Turkey it was buildet after the
independence war by M. K. Atatürks order.

We should always remember; - until today there is no other world leader and ”Commander  in Chief,, ever like M. K. Atatürk; - He wrote a tribute and ordered to built a cemetery for the enemies. The man of the century confirmed by many world leaders like J.F.K, etc.

Turkey

The Australian and New Zealand Memorial

The Diamond Words of Remembrance

Mustafa Kemal Atatürk words in Gallipoli/Turkey

The inscription on the Memorial was written, - by Atatürk in 1934 , - M. K. Atatürk,,  wrote a tribute
to the Anzac's Australian and New Zealand forces
in the fighting killed at Gallipoli/Turkey

Those heroes that shed their blood and lost their lives. - You are now living in the soil of  a friendly country, - therefore rest in peace. There is no difference between the Johnnies and the Mehmets to us where they lie side by side here in this country of ours. You, the mothers, who sent their sons from faraway countries - wipe away your tears; your sons are now lying in our bosom, - and are in peace. After having lost their lives on this land they have become our sons as well.
 

The Cemetery of the New Zealand, Australien
 forces in Gallipoli -Turkey it was buildet after
the independence war by M. K. Atatürks order.

Engraved forever, at Anzac Cove (see image above) are these words from, - Kemal Atatürk, the commander of the Turkish 19'th Division during the Gallipoli Campaign, independence war and the first President and founder of the Turkish Republic from 1924-1938.
 

The first President and founder of the Turkish Republic Excellency M.K. Atatürk

We should always remember; - until today there is no other world leader and ”Commander  in Chief,, ever like M. K. Atatürk; - He wrote a tribute and ordered to built a cemetery for the enemies. The man of the century confirmed by many world leaders like J.F.K, etc.

 The first President of the Turkish Republic
Excellency M. K. Atatürk

We know and we will never forget our history,-
to make a better future.

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