Korean War Veterans Memorial

<br><center> Kansas honors her uniformed<br> sons and daughters<br> who answered their<br> country's call to<br> defend a country<br> they did not know<br> and a people they<br> had never met<br><br> Over a million and a half U.S. Soldiers<br> served in the Korean War, 1950-53.<br> 36,940 lost their lives, including<br> 415 from the State of Kansas.<br> 8,171 are still Missing in Action (MIA).<br> This memorial is to honor them<br> as well as all members of the<br> Armed Forces who defended freedom in<br> Korea. Overland Park, Kansas Chapter<br> #1-181, Korean War Veterans Association<br> has erected this memorial to honor their<br> sacrifice in what many called,<br> America's "Forgotten War".<br> Korean War Veterans extend their gratitude<br> to all who helped make this<br> Place of Honor possible.<br><br> "The Korean landscape in the<br> early 1950's was rugged terrain<br> with numerous rocks and boulders.<br> Major battles were fought on<br> rocky Korean hills resulting in<br> many killed and wounded.<br> The rock hills you see here<br> are a representation of those<br> in Korea at that time."<br><br> These 38 pylons are symbolic.<br> They represent the 38th Parallel<br> which was of major significance in<br> bringing about the truce that ended<br> the Korean Conflict.<br> As of today, September 30, 2006,<br> this 15-mile wide Demilitarized Zone<br> still serves as the dividing line<br> between North and South Korea.<br><br> Medal of Honor [Recipients]<br><br> <b>Adams, Stanley T.</b><br> Rank: Master Sergeant<br> (Then Sergeant First Class).<br> Organization: U.S. Army, Company A.<br> 19th Infantry Regiment.<br> Place and date: Near Sesim-Ni<br> Korea, Feb. 4, 1951<br> [Citation not transcribed]<br><br> <b>Davenport, Jack A.</b><br> Rank: Corporal<br> Organization: U.S. Marine Corps.<br> Company C, 3d Battalion, 5th Marines,<br> 1st Marine Division [Reinforced]<br> Place and date: Vicinity of Songnae-do<br> Korea, Sept. 21, 1951<br> [Citation not transcribed]<br><br> <b>The Purple Heart</b><br> is awarded to those brave<br> soldiers who were wounded<br> or killed in military action.<br> The Kansas Korean War Veterans<br> recognize and honor the recipients<br> of this symbol of courage<br> and dedication.<br><br> Troops from many nations around the world aided in this effort<br><br> Australia • Belgium • Canada<br> Columbia • Denmark • Ethiopia<br> France • Greece • India • Italy<br> Luxembourg • New Zealand • Norway<br> South Africa • South Korea • Sweden<br> Thailand • The Netherlands<br> The Philippines • The Republic of South Africa<br> Turkey • United Kingdom • United States of America<br><br> 628,833 UN Soldiers were Killed in Action<br> during the conflict<br><br> American Casualties<br> 36,940 Killed by Enemy Action<br> 103,200 Wounded<br> 8,176 Missing in Action<br> 7,140 Prisoners of War<br> 2,701 Died in Captivity<br> Source - The Center for the Study<br> of the Korean War<br><br> </center>