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1951 - Lieutenant Hugh Ross Cleveland - Korean War KIA 15 May 1951 - Former CGG OfficerScope and Content
Lieutenant Hugh Ross Cleveland (1927-1951) born on October 29th, 1927, in Montreal. Lieutenant Hugh Ross Cleveland, served as a lieutenant in the CGG from October 1948 until transferring to the Canadian Army Special Force in October 1950.
He was sent over to Korea by 25 Canadian Reinforcement Group, attached to 2 PPCLI in March 1951, was wounded by a landmine while leading an A Company patrol out into no-man's land on 13 May 1951, and died of his wounds in 6083 MASH, near Seoul, on 15 May 1951.
"He was killed in their own minefield while going out on a night patrol. Another PPCLI soldier named Mel Parson carried the mortally wounded Lt Cleveland back to their positions." - relayed by the son of Mel Parson
He is the only CGG member buried in UNITED NATIONS CEMETERY in Busan, South Korea
Between 1950 and 1953, Canada participated in the Korean War as part of a United Nations multinational force to protect South Korea from invasion by North Korea. When considered in proportion to the population of the country, Canada's army, navy and air force formed one of the largest contingents of the United Nations forces. Some 27,000 Canadians left behind the comforts of home in the interests of peace and security in a region far removed from their own country. Five hundred and sixteen of them gave their lives in the name of this noble cause. Recognized for their military skills and the recipients of many military decorations, these valiant Canadians embodied their country's commitments to safeguard the fundamental principles of the United Nations.Context
Lieutenant Hugh Ross Cleveland, who served as a lieutenant in the CGG from October 1948 until transferring to the Canadian Army Special Force in October 1950. He was sent over to Korea by 25 Canadian Reinforcement Group, attached to 2 PPCLI in March 1951, was wounded by a landmine while leading an A Company patrol out into no-man's land on 13 May 1951, and died of his wounds in 6083 MASH, near Seoul, on 15 May 1951.
Lieutenant Hugh Ross Cleveland is remembered with honour at the Korean War Memorial Wall in Meadowvale Cemetery, 7732 Mavis Road, Brampton, Ontario, Canada.
The Canadian Korean War Memorial Wal commemorates the 516 volunteer Canadian soldiers who served and died in the Korean War, the Wall of Remembrance is a curved 61 metre-long polished granite wall displaying 516 bronze plaques. There is also a large plaque in the centre which lists each Canadian Military Unit which participated in the Korean War. This Memorial Wall was erected by The Korea Veterans Association of Canada and dedicated on 27 July 1997.
He is also remembered as one of 516 Canadians commemorated in the Korean War Book of Remembrance.
Lieutenant Hugh Ross CLEVELAND, serving in Korea, was killed on 15 May 1951; he was laid to rest in the UNITED NATIONS CEMETERY (BUSAN), South Korea.Created By
Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.Create Date
December 27, 2021Updated By
Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.Update Date
November 1, 2024
