Korean War Memorial on August 12, 2007
The Korean War Memorial was sponsored by the Iron Triangle Chapter of the Korean War Veterans Association. It was dedicated in 1999.
Korean War Memorial on August 12, 2007
The memorial features a map of Korea, and the total number of allied casualties. Below is the text of the memorial.
IN REMEMBRANCE
OF THE KOREAN WAR
June 25, 1950 – July 27, 1953
K O R E A
THE LAND OF THE MORNING CALM
Dedicated to those who served, fought and
sacrificed in the war for the freedom of the
people of Korea.
| MILITARY CASUALTIES The United States 165,707 The Republic of Korea 400,167 Other United Nations 17,260 | SPONSORED BY: |
The benches on each side list the allied nations involved in the war. Below are pictures of the two benches and the text.
Korean War Memorial Bench on August 12, 2007
THE UNITED STATES
AUSTRALIA, BELGIUM, CANADA, COLUMBIA,
DENMARK, ETHIOPIA, FRANCE, GREECE,
INDIA, ITALY, LUXEMBOURG
Korean War Memorial Bench on August 12, 2007
THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA
NETHERLANDS, NEW ZEALAND, NORWAY,
PHILLIPINES, SOUTH AFRICA, SWEDEN,
THAILAND, TURKEY, UNITED KINGDOM
Oregon Army National Guard 1249th Engineer Battalion Marker at the Korean War Memorial on September 9, 2006
The 1249th Engineer Battalion of the Oregon Army National Guard prepared the side and performed the concrete work for this Korean War Memorial. This small marker, placed somewhat away form the memorial and no doubt often going unnoticed, indicates their participation.
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