Korean War Heroes

'Can You Hear Australia's Heroes Marching?' is a national war memorial
song and a tribute to the ANZAC spirit of mateship, courage and sacrifice.

This video is a tribute to the Australians who served and died in the Korean War 1950 - 1953.
17,000 Australians served in Korea.  339 were killed  and 1,215 wounded.   The Korean War is often
described as  'The 'Forgotten War'.  It is estimated that four million people died in this war.  58 women
veterans served in Korea: 34 were health professionals serving in the Army, 21 were Air Force nurses,
and three were members of the Australian Red Cross.

Over 100,000 Australians have lost their lives in the service and defence of our country.  Along with
their mates, they're marching once again, in the towns and cities, across our great land.
The song is timeless and honors the memory of those who have died in the service and defence of
Australia in war.

The marching theme of the song is especially powerful and supports the spirit of ANZAC Day.  The
song does not glorify war or endorse conflict of any kind.  The song simply highlights the sacrifice of many
Australians who died in the service and defence of our country in war.

The song has been used for commemorative purposes across Australia by schools, churches,
choirs, bands, councils, retirement homes, military services, RSL branches and ANZAC tributes at NRL
& AFL matches.

Radio stations throughout Australia have broadcast the song leading up to ANZAC Day and
Remembrance Day.

The song is also requested to be played at funerals (for veterans).

Click here to download the song (CD quality mp3 in full length).  Don't miss this opportunity to have
your own copy of the song at no cost. To download you must right click on 'Click here' and then click on
'Save Link As...'  Then choose a folder on your computer where you want the mp3 file downloaded to. If you
have problems downloading the song on your computer click here to be sent the mp3 file by email for free.

The words (lyrics) to the song have been requested to be used or read at commemorative ceremonies.
You can click here to download the words to the song (pdf file).

Sheet music can be emailed to you for no cost for commemorative ceremonies.  Click here to be sent
sheet music. As well as standard sheet music, there is individual sheet music for piano, solo voice, trumpet,
electric guitar, bass guitar, choir and drum kit.   NEW:  Full arrangement now available.  Includes all
instruments (piano, trumpet, electric guitar, bass guitar, drum kit) choir and solo voice.

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Peter Barnes initiated this song in 2001.  He is the author (and copyright owner) of the song and he
created the concept, title and lyrics.  You can contact Peter by email here

'Can you hear Australia's heroes marching?' © Peter Barnes 2001 - 2008. All Rights Reserved.

All content on this page and on the video remains  the property of the respective copyright holders. The song may not be used for
any commercial purposes whatsoever.  Peter also holds copyright for 'Can you hear our heroes marching?'. Any change of the name
of a country, for instance, inserting 'America's', instead of 'Australia's' in the the song is in violation of copyright.

All material published on this page is protected by copyright law. Apart from fair dealing for the purposes of private study,
research, criticism or review, as permitted under the Copyright Act 1968, no part may be reproduced or reused for any
commercial purposes whatsoever.

*Disclaimer  - This song has been produced by Mr Peter Barnes with funding support from the Federal Government's Their Service
 - Our Heritage program. The Commonwealth of Australia has not been involved with any part of the production of the song,
including lyrics, and disclaims any responsibility whatsoever. Mr Barnes shall be solely responsible for the song and its content.

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