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The Missouri Korean War Veterans Memorial located in Kansas City, Missouri is the official Korean War veterans memorial for the state of Missouri.
900+
Missouri Military Lives Lost
37,000
American Lives Lost
103,000
Americans Wounded
1.5 Million
Americans Served
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The Missouri Times
Veterans, lawmakers celebrate designation of Missouri Korean War memorial in Kansas City.
Missouri Korean War Veterans Memorial
Location: Pershing and Main, Kansas City, Missouri
Veterans sing at the dedication of the Missouri Korean War Veterans Memorial
Source: Columbia Missourian
Missouri's Governor and Jefferson City lawmakers to meet with Korean War Veterans
Source: 93.9 The Eagle
Cierpiot Files Missouri Korean War Memorial Legislation
Source: Missourinet.com
About the Korean War
In June of 1950, the United States rushed to the aid of the Republic of South Korea after they came under the attack of communist North Korea. Many thousands of American men and women were called to active duty to assist the effort — barely five years after the conclusion of World War II.
Although in the beginning it was called a “police action”, the war would eventually call over 1,500,000 Americans to serve during the conflict. Before an armistice was signed in July 1953, the lives of nearly 37,000 Americans, 3,100 United Nations soldiers and 47,000 Republic of South Korean soldiers were lost, and over one million South Korean civilians were killed.
An additional 103,000 Americans were wounded. Over 8,000 are still listed as missing in action. Of those who gave their lives to uphold our nation’s freedom and convictions, over 900 were from the state of Missouri, and over 100 were from the Kansas City area.
Our Mission
To perpetuate the legacy of Korean War Veterans present and past, and the over 900 from the State of Missouri who paid the supreme sacrifice and gave their lives to defend against the terrors of communism.
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About the Korean War
In June of 1950, the United States rushed to the aid of the Republic of South Korea after they came under the attack of communist North Korea. Many thousands of American men and women were called to active duty to assist the effort — barely five years after the conclusion of World War II.
Although in the beginning it was called a “police action”, the war would eventually call over 1,500,000 Americans to serve during the conflict. Before an armistice was signed in July 1953, the lives of nearly 37,000 Americans, 3,100 United Nations soldiers and 47,000 Republic of South Korean soldiers were lost, and over one million South Korean civilians were killed.
An additional 103,000 Americans were wounded. Over 8,000 are still listed as missing in action. Of those who gave their lives to uphold our nation’s freedom and convictions, over 900 were from the state of Missouri, and over 100 were from the Kansas City area.
Our Mission
To perpetuate the legacy of Korean War Veterans present and past, and the over 900 from the State of Missouri who paid the supreme sacrifice and gave their lives to defend against the terrors of communism.
Freedom Isn't Free
Your Support Will Honor Our Veterans
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The Missouri Times
Veterans, lawmakers celebrate designation of Missouri Korean War memorial in Kansas City.
Missouri Korean War Veterans Memorial
Location: Pershing and Main, Kansas City, Missouri
Veterans sing at the dedication of the Missouri Korean War Veterans Memorial
Source: Columbia Missourian
Missouri's Governor and Jefferson City lawmakers to meet with Korean War Veterans
Source: 93.9 The Eagle
Cierpiot Files Missouri Korean War Memorial Legislation
Source: Missourinet.com
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Eight Decades – Giving Back to Neighborhood and Country
Eight Decades – Giving Back to Neighborhood and Country Paul Rojas – a member of the Missouri Korean War Veterans Memorial Board – left high
Chris Cotten – Standing Sentry for Kansas City’s Veterans Memorials
Chris Cotten – Standing Sentry for Kansas City’s Veterans Memorials In 2021, Chris Cotten returned to Kansas City, Mo. with 16 years of experience to
Eric Sullivan – A Debt of Honor
Eric Sullivan – A Debt of Honor Persian Gulf War Veteran Eric Sullivan of Lee’s Summit, Mo., joined the Board of Directors of the Missouri
Life’s Mission: Leadership and Service
Life’s Mission: Leadership and Service For Missouri State Representative Dave Griffith of Jefferson City, serving as a Green Beret with the 8th Special Forces Group