Korea
GIBSON, Guy T.
ER14238973, MOS 03705
PFC, U. S. ARMY
49 ART BN (105MM) 7 INF DIV
KIA March 07, 1951
Republic of Korea
(Pine Hall)
MOORE, Charles S.
US53082749, MOS 04745
PVT, U. S. Army
8 CAV RGT (INF) 1 CAV DIV
KIA October 08, 1951
North Korea
(Lawsonville)
WILSON, Gilmer W.
RA13305392, MOS 00055
PFC, U. S. ARMY
19 INF RGT 24 INF DIV
KIA September 01, 1950
Republic of Korea
(Sandy Ridge)
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| The Statutes | The Memorial Wall |
The Korean War Veterans Memorial is located near the Lincoln
Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, DC. It was dedicated on
July 27, 1995. The Memorial commemorates the sacrifices of the 5.8
million American who served in the U.S. Armed Services during the
three-year period of the Korean War. The war was one of the most
hard fought in our history. During its relatively short duration
from June 25, 1950 to July 27, 1953, 54,246 Americans died in
support of their country. Of these, 8,200 are listed as missing in
action or lost or buried at sea. In addition 103,284 were wounded
during the conflict. As an integral part of the Memorial, the Korean
War Honor Roll was established, honoring those U.S. military
personnel who died world-wide during the war.
The nineteen stainless steel statues were sculpted by Frank Gaylord
of Barre, VT and cast by Tallix Foundries of Beacon, NY. They are
approximately seven feet tall and represent an ethnic cross section
of America. The advance party has 14 Army, 3 Marine, 1 Navy and 1
Air Force members. The statues stand in patches of Juniper bushes
and are separated by polished granite strips, which give a semblance
of order and symbolize the rice paddies of Korea. The troops wear
ponchos covering their weapons and equipment. The ponchos seem to
blow in the cold winds of Korea.
The Mural Wall was designed by Louis Nelson of New York, NY and
fabricated by Cold Spring Granite Company, Cold Spring, MN. The
muralist, sculptor and architect worked closely to create a two
dimensional work of art adjacent to the statues, a three dimensional
work of art. The wall consists of 41 panels extending 164 feet. Over
2,400 photographs of the Korean War were obtained from the National
Archives. They were enhanced by computer to give a uniform lighting
effect and the desired size. The mural, representing those forces
supporting the foot soldier, depicts Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air
Force and Coast Guard personnel and their equipment. The etchings
are arranged to give a wavy appearance in harmony with the layout of
the statues. The reflective quality of the Academy Black Granite
creates the image of a total of 38 statues, symbolic of the 38th
Parallel and the 38 months of the war. When viewed from afar, it
also creates the appearance of the mountain ranges of Korea.
Source: American Battle Monuments Commission
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