Korean War Service
Sunday 26th July 2026
ALBANY RSL REMEMBERS SERVICE IN KOREA
During the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Kapyong (1951)
Many around the world are unaware that the two Korean countries are technically still “at war “and have remained so since signing the “ceasefire in July 1953. There is no doubt that the presence of very strong US forces based in Korea with backup close by in Japan and Hawaii are a deterrent to the North Koreans and ensure the fragile “Peace” is maintained.
On Sunday 26th the Albany RSL will again hold the annual Korean War service at St Johns Church York St commencing at 2.00pm. This year will see a focus on the “Battle of Kapyong 1951 with the Keynote Speaker analysing Korea 1951 v Korea 2026.
All are welcome to attend.
The Albany RSL is extremely proud of their Patriarchs who both served in Korea:
Two of Albany RSL “Old & Bold” members, Ivan Tilney and Ken Morrison, served in South Korea after the 1953 Cease Fire.
Ivan served as a member of the British Army Engineers and Ken as an Australian Army Paymaster. Ivan served for seven years in the British Army and immigrated to Australia. Ken served until 1976.
Both were awarded the Korean Ambassador for Peace Medal in 2023 for the 70th Anniversary of the 1953 Korean cease Fire.
Queries regarding the service should be directed to the Albany RSL Service Director, Michael Tugwell, on mobile 0421 647 301 or by email to [email protected]