Korean War 1950 - 1953
17,000 Australians served in Korea. 339 were killed and 1,215 wounded. The Korean War is often described as ‘The ‘Forgotten War’.
It is estimated that four million people died in this war. 58 women veterans served in Korea: 34 were health professionals serving in the Army, 21 were Air Force nurses, and three were members of the Australian Red Cross.
The song has been used for commemorative purposes across Australia by schools, churches, choirs, bands, councils, retirement homes, military services, RSL branches and ANZAC tributes at NRL & AFL matches.
The Korean, Malayan and Indonesian War Memorial in Berri, South Australia, has a plaque that includes the words of the song.
In memory of the 339 Australian servicemen killed in the Korean War June 1950 – July 1953
Can you hear Australia’s heroes marching?
The ones who fought and gave their all
Can you hear Australia’s heroes marching?
Can you hear them as they march into eternity?
There will never be a greater love
There just couldn’t be a greater sacrifice
There just couldn’t be
Can you hear Australia’s heroes marching?
Korea & South East Asia Forces Association Riverland Branch June 2012
The War Memorial commemorates those who died in service or were killed in action in the Korean War, the Malayan conflict, and the Indonesian confrontation.
The location of the War Memorial is Riverview Drive, Berri, South Australia.