The Memorial is a tall white wall with plaques and inscriptions dedicated to all who served in the Commonwealth units during the Korean War. The inscription on the memorial reads:

'Dedicated to all the ranks of the armed forces from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom who fought on this soil for the defence of freedom and world peace during the Korean War'.

Kapyong is where elements of the 27th Commonwealth Brigade fought between the 23-24 April, 1951. The units involved were Canada's 2nd PPCLI, the 3rd Royal Australian Regiment, and the British 1st Middlesex Regiment. The inscription on the memorial reads:

'This shall be offered to the heroic and brave war dead, who sacrificed themselves, from Australia, Canada, New Zealand and Great Britain to keep world peace and international freedom during the Korean War'.

Further details: On the night of 22 April 1951, Chinese forces launched a major offensive against United Nations forces defending the South Korean capital, Seoul, and positions further east. Next morning the 27th British Commonwealth Brigade (including the 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment) was ordered to the valley of the Kapyong River about 60 kilometres north-east of Seoul, where South Korean forces were being driven back. During a night of fierce fighting and throughout the daylight hours of 24 April the Australians and a Canadian battalion, supported by a New Zealand artillery regiment, stalled the Chinese advance before eventually withdrawing after dark. At a cost of 32 men killed, 59 wounded and three missing (taken prisoner), the Australians had helped hold up the Chinese 60th Division. For their contribution to this action, 3 RAR were awarded US Presidential Citations.

During the Korean War, the British Commonwealth forces had 1,797 soldiers killed and 5,238 soldiers wounded fighting for the freedom of South Korea during the Korean War.

Remembrance services are held at the Wall every year by units from countries that made up the Commonwealth in the 1950s.

Erected by the Korean War Allies Association & Gapyeong-gun Citizens.

Kapyong, Korea.

From Seoul join the Olympic Expressway (Route 88) and drive in the direction of the Olympic Sports Complex. Exit onto Route 10 (101). Cross over the Han-Gang river and turn right onto Route 46 in the direction of Chon Masan. Continue along Route 46 until you reach Kapyong then turn off at the signpost directing you to Kapyong Police Station. The Commonwealth Memorial can be found on the right hand side in the town centre.