[ 1442 ] Military cloth patch US unit citation to 3 RAR Korean war 23rd 24th April 1951 Kapyong

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Military cloth patch US unit citation to 3 RAR Korean war 23rd 24th April 1951.
this patch is on page 87 in the book by J.K.Cossum Australian Army Badges cloth insignia of the Army in Australia 1860-1993.
Price-$ 40

Information below credit to the 3RAR history.

Battle of Kapyong
During the withdrawal occasioned by the CCF offensive, the
fighting became confused, and 3 RAR was employed in tasks
ranging from rearguard actions to the defence of Corps HQ.
The Battalion fought its way over the 38th Parallel southward
through Seoul, being the last UN unit to leave the city.
The enemy drive was halted. In the Spring offensive of 1951,
3 RAR captured a number of important features and had advanced
as far as Kapyong when it was relieved by units of 6 Republic
of Korea (ROK) Div. On the night 22/23 Apr 51, the Chinese
launched an offensive and 6 ROK Div withdrew in disorder
through the Battalion's position.
On the evening of 23 Apr 51 the main Chinese force reached the
Battalion's perimeter. In the face of continuing attacks the
Battalion held its position, exhausting and demoralising the
Chinese and gradually blunting the offensive. For its part in
this action, 3 RAR was awarded the United States Presidential
Citation. A copy of the Citation is attached at Appendix 6.
Kapyong to the Cease Fire
After the collapse of the Chinese offensive, 3 RAR joined 28
BRITCOM Inf Bde. During the following six months, by a series
of deep patrols and probes, the Battalion captured all its
objectives in a UN drive to a position overlooking the Imjin
River. This was part of the Kansas Line.
In the period 2-8 Oct 51 3 RAR, as a part of Operation
Commando, conducted a classic battalion assault to capture
Hill 317, Maryang San. In the period from Nov 51 to the
Armistice, 3 RAR occupied various positions in the Jamestown
Line between 'The Hook' and point 355 with brief periods in
brigade and corps reserve. The role of the unit, like that of
all UN forces became one of defence; the holding of a strong
defence line extending across Korea just north of the 38th
parallel.
3 RAR became known for the aggressive spirit displayed by its
patrols. The procedures evolved by it were accepted as the
basis of the divisional policy for the organisation and
control of patrols.
At the cessation of hostilities on 27 Jul 53, the Battalion
was occupying Point 146. On 3 Aug 53, it moved from there to
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its post hostilities location at Area 6, on the Jamestown
Line.
During the Korean War, 3 RAR casualties were 198 killed, 892
wounded, 38 missing in action.