Memorials & monuments · London
Belgian Volunteers
In or near City of Westminster.
Belgian Volunteers — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- London Victoria · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Belgian Volunteers is a memorial located in england-london, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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From the Wikipedia article
The Volunteer Corps for Korea (French: Corps de Volontaires pour la Corée; Dutch: Vrijwilligerskorps voor Korea) was a Belgium–Luxembourg military force sent to assist South Korea during the Korean War. A battalion-sized unit, it arrived in Korea in 1951 and remained after the cease-fire until 1955. Over the course of its existence, 3,171 Belgians and 78 Luxembourgers served in the unit.
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Background
History
Belgium, a country in Western Europe, became a signatory member of the United Nations (UN) in 1945 in the aftermath of World War II but had few pre-existing ties with East Asia. The Belgian Army operated a system of national service and already had sizeable commitments as part of the army of occupation in West Germany. At the time the Korean War broke out in June 1950 the country was in the midst of a political crisis known as the Royal Question. This related to whether King Leopold III should be able to return to the throne after his actions in German-occupied Belgium in World War II but created a wider confrontation between left-leaning communist, socialist and trade-union circles which…
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- Coordinates
- 51.4969, -0.1514
- District
- Westminster
- Parish
- Westminster, unparished area
- Postcode
- SW1W 9AD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
- Nearest railway station
- London Victoria — 0.5 km
- Official site
- www.belgian-volunteercorps-korea.be
Sources
- osm: node/7937957279 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Belgian Volunteer Corps for Korea (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Belgian Volunteers?
- Belgian Volunteers is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SW1W 9AD), in the parish of Westminster, unparished area.
- What is Belgian Volunteers?
- Belgian Volunteers — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Belgian Volunteers?
- The nearest railway station is London Victoria, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode SW1W 9AD.
- Is Belgian Volunteers free to visit?
- Yes, Belgian Volunteers is free to enter.
- How do I get to Belgian Volunteers?
- The nearest railway station is London Victoria, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SW1W 9AD.