After watching a very interesting documentary about the Korean War last night,I was wondering if anybody knew if there was any British Airborne or SAS units involved during the conflict. Dave
Well, can't tell you about the units you mention, but, there sure were commandos involved. Here's some info on the subject: The Raiders No.41 Commando No.41 Commando in Korea, 1951. Plus a book: Amazon.com: Green Berets in Korea: The Story of 41 Independent Commando Royal Marines 1950-52 (9781903489123): Fred Hayhurst: Books
Territorial Unit 21 SAS was redeployed from the Korean War and sent to Malaya. Many other members were recruited from the original SAS, other units, Rhodesia, and even army prisons. The intended unit name "Malay Scouts" was scrapped for the reborn SAS. Special Air Service . And a little bit here on the SBS The Special Boat Service
Well, can't tell you about the units you mention, but, there sure were commandos involved. Here's some info on the subject: The Raiders No.41 Commando No.41 Commando in Korea, 1951. Plus a book: Amazon.com: Green Berets in Korea: The Story of 41 Independent Commando Royal Marines 1950-52 (9781903489123): Fred Hayhurst: Books Just to add here is the ROH for the Royal Marines in Korea http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/bkvaroh/ROH/002.htm
