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The monumented was presented to Airdrie by the City of Gapyeong in South Korea as a gesture of gratitude for the sacrifices made by Canadians in the battle.

The City of Airdrie unveiled a monument commemorating the Korean War Battle of Gapyeong Victory on Saturday.

Located near the cenotaph at the Town and Country Centre, the monumented was presented to Airdrie by the City of Gapyeong in South Korea as a gesture of gratitude for the sacrifices made by Canadians in the battle. The 2nd Battalion of Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry was widely recognized in the Battle of Gapyeong for preventing a costly defeat in the Korean War, the City of Airdrie said. The monument also celebrates the 60-year diplomatic relationship between Canada and South Korea, as well as the 70th anniversary of the Korean War Armstice Agreement.

The City of Airdrie said the Korean War Commemorative Committee and the Calgary Korean Association played an important role in the facilitation of the donation.

 

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