jun 25, 1950 - Start of Korean War Info

Description:

Pros :
Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry was important in blocking attack from Chinese.
Awarded a United States Presidential Unit
Citation.
9 Distinguished Service Orders, 33 Military Crosses, 8 Distinguished Conduct Medals, more than 50 Military Medals.
5,000 Canadian women recruited for service.

Cons :
26,000 served.
516 died.
1,200 wounded.
32 became prisoners of war.
3rd bloodiest international conflict.