United Kingdom

PICTURE

– U.K. British Lit. General Hon. G.G. Martin –
During the Korean war 1950-1953
In Pyonyang/North Korea at Kim Sungs Desk

While the Turks, were for a long time fighting - against the enemy and dying; - the British and Americans were withdrawing.

The Turks  who were out of ammunition, - affixed their bayonets and attacked the enemy and there ensued a terrible hand to hand combat.

The Turkish forces have changed during the battles in Korea from 1950 until 1953, (four) 4 times the destiny of the Korean War; - to the advantage of the U.S. Army, United Nations Forces; - and South Korean Army. Until leading to the “Cease Fire„ in Korea MAY 29, 1953.

Picture: - The Turks, - were carrying their injured - Turkish and American comrades; - for miles and miles, on their backs; - during the Korean War 1950-1953; - with no food; - no water; - and no shelter in a bitter cold and frozen; - snow landscape.

United Kingdom British General  Lit.
Hon. G.G. Martin

The Turks; - were carrying their injured; - Turkish
and American comrades; - for miles on their backs.

Turkish Forces in the battle fields during
the Korean War 1950-1953
 

United Kingdom British Lit. General
Hon. G.G. Martin

The Turkish Forces; - succeeded in withdrawing by continuous combat from 1950 until MAY 29, 1953 - and by carrying; - their injured Turkish and American comrades; - on their backs, - without food; - no water; - no shelter; - and it was the coldest weather; - in at least 40 years gripped the land during the Korean war in Asia.

On October 17, 1950, - Turkey dispatched their army, navy, air force units to defend the freedom of Korea, the Korean people and the peace of the World.

From that time until the Korean Armistice was signed. Finally; - the unique Turkish Brigade also fought; - the last very criticle battle; - and leading to the “Cease Fire„ - in Korea on May 29, 1953 (U.S. General Clark).

U.S. General Hon. Clark signs the Armistice

The Turkish Forces fought; - valiantly; - in the critical Battles of; -

1- Kunu-ri, 2- Wawon, 3- Shillim-ri, 4- Uijongim, 5- Chosin, 6- Maharet, 7- Kumhwa, 8-Yonch'on, 9 T'oegyewon, 10- Han-Sullim, 11- Pusan, 12- Little Wegas 13- Big Wegas, 14- Wonch Ang-ni, 15- Teagyewonni, 16- Takchon, 17- Garson, and 18- Elko,  - They suffered 2,413 WIA, - 167 MIA, - 244 POW,- 2786 KIA.- Even after the war, the Turkish troops remained in Korea until July 1967.

The Turkish Forces; – paraded at Pyongyang
in North - Korea; - with their heads held high.
United Kingdom British Lit. General
Hon. G. G. Martin

PICTURE

– U.K. Minister of Defense
Honorable Lord Emanuel Shinwell
During the Korean War 1950 -1953

We owe the escape of thousands; - of United Nations troops; - out of a certain encirclement; - to the heroism of the unique Turkish soldiers. -

The Turkish soldiers in Korea have added a new and unforgettable page of honour to the customs and legends of heroism of the Turkish nation and of United Nations.

PICTURE

– U.K. Minister of Defense
Honorable Lord Emanuel Shinwell
During the Korean War 1950-1953

Turkish forces have changed during the battles in Korea from 1950 until 1953 (four) 4 times the destiny of the Korean War; - to the advantage of the U.S. Army, United Nations Forces and South Korean Army, - until  leading to the “Cease Fire„ in Korea MAY 29, 1953.
 

– U.K. &. The Buffs –
Royal East Kent Regiment

– United Kingdom, - &. The Buffs –
In remembrance - the Turkish Corporal, -
 A. H. MASKELI
from Royal East Kent Regiment, - and his friends
from Royal Fusiliers KIA during the Korean War
a family member and relative.

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

The pictures and content are from surviver, private collections, Turkish Armed Forces, the Army, the Navy, the Airforce and the unique “North Star„ family members.