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Commemoration of 50th Anniversary Cyprus 1974 War & 60th Anniversary of Operation Snowgoose: 4-12 November 2024
The team started in 2020 to plan the commemoration of Canada’s contribution to the UN Force in Cyprus since 1964. Cyprus 2024 is the 60th anniversary of OPERATION SNOWGOOSE, plus the 50th anniversary of a forgotten war. Led by ‘those who were there’, this pilgrimage will reunite Veterans of Cyprus and their families. The program includes: speakers, exhibits, site visits, cultural excursions, interaction with Cypriots who lived through the conflict, and camaraderie. You will meet soldiers serving today and share your experiences with British, Swedish, Finnish, Danish and Austrian comrades
Please click-on the Cyprus Anniversary Crest (above) for more details!
The team started in 2020 to plan the commemoration of Canada’s contribution to the UN Force in Cyprus since 1964. Cyprus 2024 is the 60th anniversary of OPERATION SNOWGOOSE, plus the 50th anniversary of a forgotten war. Led by ‘those who were there’, this pilgrimage will reunite Veterans of Cyprus and their families. The program includes: speakers, exhibits, site visits, cultural excursions, interaction with Cypriots who lived through the conflict, and camaraderie. You will meet soldiers serving today and share your experiences with British, Swedish, Finnish, Danish and Austrian comrades
Please click-on the Cyprus Anniversary Crest (above) for more details!
New: The Forgotten: A Novel of the Korean War - Available from Amazon 15 October 2024
The Forgotten is the story of nineteen-year-old Charlie Black who, in 1950, desperate to prove himself to his father, joins the Canadian Army’s Special Force as part of the United Nations forces defending South Korea from an attack by the North. Leaving his family and girlfriend behind, Charlie trains hard, but is soon separated from his battalion, the 2nd Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry.
Although fiction, Canadian military writer Robert (Bob) Mackay weaves extensive research into a story which will leave readers with a sense of actually being there.
"This book is a soldier’s story of courage, hardship, professionalism, and dedication to duty; it’s a gripping read from Canada’s forgotten war in Korea. I served in the Regiment that provides the setting for this novel of Canada’s first soldiers to fight in that conflict and knew many of the veterans of the time. This tale rings true and is a tribute to those who fought so well under great peril. We will remember them."
RCAF LCol (Ret'd) Keith Maxwell, former PPCLI Soldier
To pre-order your copy, please click-on the book cover picture to be taken to the Amazon order page.
For more information about Robert MacKay, please click HERE
The Forgotten is the story of nineteen-year-old Charlie Black who, in 1950, desperate to prove himself to his father, joins the Canadian Army’s Special Force as part of the United Nations forces defending South Korea from an attack by the North. Leaving his family and girlfriend behind, Charlie trains hard, but is soon separated from his battalion, the 2nd Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry.
Although fiction, Canadian military writer Robert (Bob) Mackay weaves extensive research into a story which will leave readers with a sense of actually being there.
"This book is a soldier’s story of courage, hardship, professionalism, and dedication to duty; it’s a gripping read from Canada’s forgotten war in Korea. I served in the Regiment that provides the setting for this novel of Canada’s first soldiers to fight in that conflict and knew many of the veterans of the time. This tale rings true and is a tribute to those who fought so well under great peril. We will remember them."
RCAF LCol (Ret'd) Keith Maxwell, former PPCLI Soldier
To pre-order your copy, please click-on the book cover picture to be taken to the Amazon order page.
For more information about Robert MacKay, please click HERE
Korea Veterans Association Unit 27 Presidents:
1984 Ed Hansen |
1996 Len Desjarlais |
2009 Gary Hall |
2022 Ted Adye (Secretary) |
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The Forgotten War: A video dedicated to our Amercian Korean Combat Comrades......
Songwriter Mark E. Smith has teamed with soulful singer Terry Lee Tyler to produce the well received welcome home tribute, Welcome to America Again. Several versions of Welcome to America Again has been used to produce picture videos dedicated to veterans of different conflicts. After launching the video, clicking on the lower right-hand "full-screen square" will give you a larger picture for better viewing! |
WHO MAY JOIN THIS GREAT ORGANIZATION?
Membership Eligibility:
Membership Eligibility:
- Former members of the Canadian Armed Forces who served with the United Nations in Korea or in Korean waters between June 1950 and December 1956.
- Veterans who served in a military force under the United Nations Command who served in Korea or in Korean waters between June 1950 and December 1956.
- Korean Nationals who served in the Republic of Korea Armed Forces during the period June 1950 and December 1956.
- Members of Ancillary Units such as, but not limited to, the Red Cross, Merchant Navy, giving support to United Nations Forces in Korea during the period June 1950 and December 1956.
About This Website:
Since 2014 this website has been designed and maintained on a 100% volunteer basis by KVA 27 Honourary Member Capt (Ret) James Hollis CD. As one of the last Korea Veterans Association of Canada active websites, it is foundational in preserving the memory of the Korean War; with up-to 2,000 visits per year, plans are to keep this site established until there are no-more members of the Unit.
For any issues with this site, please contact the webmaster: [email protected]. Individuals who are qualified to become members, or for more information about Unit activities, email the Secretary using the "Contact Us" webform.
Since 2014 this website has been designed and maintained on a 100% volunteer basis by KVA 27 Honourary Member Capt (Ret) James Hollis CD. As one of the last Korea Veterans Association of Canada active websites, it is foundational in preserving the memory of the Korean War; with up-to 2,000 visits per year, plans are to keep this site established until there are no-more members of the Unit.
For any issues with this site, please contact the webmaster: [email protected]. Individuals who are qualified to become members, or for more information about Unit activities, email the Secretary using the "Contact Us" webform.