Over 7,000 Philippine servicemen were deployed to the Korean War (1950-1953); over a hundred lost their lives during the conflict. See: "Filipino Soldiers in the Korean War."
The web address of the Korean War Veterans National is: http://kwnm.org
I am a retired public school administrator and have been an active supporter of Mr. Obama; as a member of the the Korean War Association and Army veteran of the Korean Conflict(I was a 60 mm mortarman with C company, 9th Regiment, 2nd Division)I felt deeply disappointed when the President spoke of the world War 2 veterans,Vietnam veterans and veterans of the Iraq and Afganistan War, but nary a word about the multitude of casualties of the Korean War. Shame on him!
The Korean War Memorial is a composite memorial of all the different services that participated in the war. It represents the camaraderie and commitment of those service people.
Contact the Veterans Administration (VA) or any of the following Veterans Groups: 1. AMVETS (American Veterans-created in 1944 by WW2 veterans) 2. VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars-created in 1899 by Spanish-American War veterans) 3. AMERICAN LEGION (created in 1919 by WW1 veterans) 4. VVA (Vietnam Veterans of America-created in 1979 by Viet War Vets)
Korean war veterans commonly had a tattoo of a blue bird on their calf or ankle. My grandfather had one, but I never got to see it, he died before I was able to learn more.
Korean War Veterans Parkway was created in 1972.
Korean War Veterans Memorial and Vietnam War Veterans Memorial
"Freedom Is Not Free" is engraved on the segment of wall that extends into the pool area of the Korean War Veterans Memorial in Washington DC.
The web address of the Korean War Veterans National is: http://kwnm.org
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The address of the Korean War Veterans National is: 1011 Pacesetter Dr, Rantoul, IL 61866-3672
Korean War Veterans Memorial and Vietnam War Veterans Memorial
Korean War veterans experienced a different reception compared to veterans of other conflicts, largely due to the war being often referred to as the "Forgotten War." Unlike Vietnam veterans, who faced significant public backlash and protests, Korean War veterans returned to a nation that was largely indifferent, as the war was overshadowed by World War II’s legacy and the subsequent Vietnam War. Additionally, the lack of a clear victory or resolution in Korea contributed to the muted public recognition and appreciation for their service. As a result, many Korean War veterans felt overlooked and underappreciated for their sacrifices.
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The address of the Missouri Korean War Veterans Memor is: Po Box 481903, Kansas City, MO 64148-1903
I am a retired public school administrator and have been an active supporter of Mr. Obama; as a member of the the Korean War Association and Army veteran of the Korean Conflict(I was a 60 mm mortarman with C company, 9th Regiment, 2nd Division)I felt deeply disappointed when the President spoke of the world War 2 veterans,Vietnam veterans and veterans of the Iraq and Afganistan War, but nary a word about the multitude of casualties of the Korean War. Shame on him!
The address of the Oregon Trail Chapter Korean War Veterans Association is: Po Box 25, Gladstone, OR 97123-9311