That this House marks the 75th anniversary of the commencement of the Korean War, which began on 25 June 1950 and concluded with an armistice on 27 July 1953, a conflict that remains unresolved and, in the view of many, under-recognised in public memory; acknowledges the service and sacrifice of the approximately 60,000 British combat troops, including both regular soldiers and national servicemen, who served during the war; notes with deep respect the loss of over 1,100 British personnel and 37,000 American lives; recognises in particular the significant contributions of the Royal Ulster Rifles (1 RUR), who served in Korea from 1950 to 1951 and played a vital role in the battles of Chaegunghyon (Happy Valley) and the Imjin River, suffering 102 fatalities and 207 taken prisoner, of whom 31 tragically died in captivity; and supports continued efforts to ensure the legacy and sacrifices of those who served in the Korean War are appropriately honoured, preserved, and remembered by future generations.
