The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Pair of curved red wool shoulder titles machine embroidered in white cotton 'P.P.C.L.I.' (Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry).
In December 1950 the newly formed Second Battalion of Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry arrived in Korea and spent the next eight weeks undergoing training in mountain warfare and small unit tactics. On 6 February, 1951, Second Battalion joined the 27th British Commonwealth Brigade. It was the first Canadian Infantry Battalion to be involved in the Korean conflict. On 22 April, 1951, the Chinese began a major offensive against the UN Forces. Second Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, Third Battalion Royal Australian Regiment and A Company 72nd US Heavy Tank Regiment were tasked to defend the Kapyong Valley. The Chinese attacked in overwhelming force and eventually managed to push the Australians off their position. Second Battalion was then cut off but managed to hold off the Chinese forces and by doing so saved Seoul and countless United Nations lives. In recognition of "outstanding heroism and exceptionally meritorious conduct", a United States Presidential Unit Citation was awarded to Second Battalion, the Australians and the American tank company for their actions at Kapyong on 24/25 April 1951. On 25 May, 1951, Second Battalion was transferred to the 25th Canadian Infantry Brigade. The Second Battalion was relieved in Korea by the First Battalion in autumn 1951. and returned to Calgary to take over the airborne role.
On 30 November, 1950, a Third Battalion of the Regiment was formed. It provided reinforcements for both the First and Second Battalions during their tours of duty in Korea. Third Battalion relieved the First Battalion in Korea in late 1952 and was occupying Hill 355, Little Gibraltar', when the Korean War ended on 27 July, 1953.
Red wool flannel patch in the shape of a shield. The patch is embroidered in gold cotton with the word 'CANADA' above an embroidered white wreath containing a gold maple leaf. Canadian infantry unit
Red wool flannel patch in the shape of a shield. The patch is embroidered in gold cotton with the word 'CANADA' above an embroidered white wreath containing a gold maple leaf. Canadian infantry unit
27th Infantry Brigade cloth formation sign. The badge is a blue felt equilateral triangle with a smaller inverted equilateral triangle of red wool flannel stitched at its centre. Each of the three sma
38th Parallel, Korea. 1951-04-09. The Canadian Command Post (Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry) with the narrow supply road still under construction, supplying the Companies of the 3rd Batta
38th Parallel, Korea. 1951-04-09. Hilly countryside, with the Canadian Command Post (Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry) situated in the valley (centre). The Command Post is about 300 yards n
38th Parallel, Korea. 1951-04-09. Landing at Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry Command Post is a Bell 47D-1 Helicopter utility fitted with skids instead of landing wheels. On the side of the
38th Parallel, Korea. 1951-04-09. Landing at Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry Command Post is a Bell 47D-1 Helicopter utility fitted with skids instead of landing wheels. On the side of the
