The new monument is outside Mullingar's Columb Barracks.
Westmeath soldiers were largely forgotten after the siege of Jadotville.
That's according to Veteran Tom Gunne who served in the 35th Battalion in the Congo in 1961.
It comes as a monument commemorating the 156 Irish peacekeeping troops who served in the siege is being unveiled today in Mullingar.
He arrived to the town in 1958 and lives there to this day.
Thomas says it's important recognition for the troops who served:
Sinn Fein Councillor Julie McCourts' father was a soldier and she says it's a proud day of recognition for the families:
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