20111111 war memorials

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FEATURE

THE MORNING CALM

The Korean War Monument to the Philippine Armed Forces in Goyang was erected by the Republic of Korea’s Ministry of National Defense Oct. 2, 1974. The 1,496 Filipino troops who began arriving Sept. 19, 1950 fought in battles at Cheolwon, Daegu, Gimcheon, the Imjin River and Waegwan, sustaining 92 casualties. — U.S. Army photo by Kevin Jackson

War memorials honor fallen heroes

The 187th Airborne Regimental Combat Team parachuted into action Oct. 21-22, 1950 in Sunchon, North Korea, and March 23, 1951 in Munsan. This monument at Imjingak Park pays homage to their service. — U.S. Army photo by Kevin Jackson

The Korean War Monument to U.S. Forces was built at Imjingak Park in Munsan by the Republic of Korea’s Ministry of National Defense Oct. 3, 1975. About 572,000 American troops served and 33,629 paid the ultimate sacrifice. — U.S. Army photo by Kevin Jackson

This monument to the 2nd Infantry Division at Imjingak Park in Munsan honors the service of 2nd Infantry Division troops who fought and died for the cause of freedom during the Korean War. The division entered the war Aug. 24, 1950. — U.S. Army photo by Kevin Jackson

The Gloster Valley Battle Monument in Jeokseong honors the United Kingdom’s 1st Battalion, Gloucestershire Regiment, and C Troop, 170th Light (Mortar) Battery Artillery, who were surrounded and outnumbered at Solma-ri April 22-25, 1951. It was unveiled by the UK ambassador to Korea June 29, 1957. — U.S. Army photo by Kevin Jackson


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