Gloucester Valley Battle Monument
Gloucester Valley Battle Monument, War memorial in Jeokseong-myeon, South Korea
The Gloucester Valley Battle Monument stands near the Seolmacheon stream, featuring memorial stones embedded in a wall and military insignia plaques on the hillside.
The memorial marks the location where the British Gloucestershire Regiment faced Chinese forces during the Battle of the Imjin River from April 22-25, 1951.
The monument received designation as a Registered Cultural Property of the Republic of Korea in 2008, reflecting its importance in Korean military history.
Visitors can access the monument through Gloucester Bridge, which connects to a memorial garden featuring soldier statues and a commemorative wall.
The site includes a large sculpture of a Gloucestershire Regiment beret and hosts annual services each April organized by the British Embassy in Seoul.
Location: Jeokseong-myeon
Location: Paju
Location: Gyeonggi
GPS coordinates: 37.94280,126.93900
Latest update: March 4, 2025 18:33
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