A YOUNG man from Gunnislake who was killed during the Korean War is to be honoured on Albaston War Memorial.

Mike Penrose served with the Gloucester Regiment during the Korean War before being badly wounded on April 25, 1951, the last day of fighting at the Battle of Imjin River.

After the battle, which became infamous for the annihilation of the ?Glorious Gloucesters?, he was captured and died as a prisoner of war on June 2, 1951.

Mike Penrose has no known grave but his name is recorded on the UN war memorial in Bhusan, South Korea.

George Stone, secretary of the Korean War Veterans? Association in Plymouth, said: ?We are glad to be able to honour Mike in this way ? his sister was thrilled to hear he was being remembered, but sadly she died before having a chance to see his name on the war memorial.

?Last year was the 50th anniversary of the ceasefire which heralded the end of the war in Korea.

?It was marked with a service in Westminster Abbey attended by members of the Royal Family which helped to raise the profile of this much forgotten war and encouraged the addition of names of soldiers lost in Korea to be added to memorials across the country.?

The addition of Mike Penrose?s name to the Albaston memorial will take place with a memorial parade on April 16 at 11am attended by members of the Korean War Veterans? Association and Tavistock Royal British Legion.

Pastor Ronnie Muir, on behalf of Tavistock Royal British Legion, said: ?The Royal British Legion will take part in the memorial parade in remembrance of Mike Penrose ? he gave his life like so many others and we will do all we can to honour their memories.?