British Commonwealth Forces Korea

British Commonwealth Forces Korea
Indian, British, New Zealander and Australian soldiers in Korea, c. March 1951.
Active1950–1956
Country United Kingdom
 Australia
 New Zealand
 Canada
 India
Allegiance United Nations
TypeRapid reaction force
Garrison/HQ1st Commonwealth Division
EngagementsKorean War

British Commonwealth Forces Korea (BCFK) was the formal name of the British Commonwealth army, naval and air units serving with the United Nations (UN) in the Korean War. BCFK included Australian, British, Canadian, Indian, and New Zealand units. Some Commonwealth units and personnel served with United States and/or other UN formations, which were not part of BCFK.[1]

  1. ^ For example, No. 2 Squadron, South African Air Force was part of the US 18th Fighter-Bomber Wing in Korea, flying P-51s and F-86s.