Huntington in Suffolk County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

“The Forgotten War”

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 28, 2011

1. “The Forgotten War” Marker

Inscription. The Korean War left an enormous legacy that has changed the very course of the world. The struggle not only saved the southern half of the Korean peninsula from Communist despotism, but also set it on the road toward democracy.

54,246 American Dead
103,284 Americans Wounded
8,377 Americans Missing in Action

A victory “forgotten” by history remembered forever by those at home who suffered the loss of loved ones.

Dedicated to the men and women who served in the Korean War. 1950 – 1953

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, Korean. A significant historical year for this entry is 1950.

Location. 40° 52.285′ N, 73° 25.485′ W. Marker is in Huntington, New York, in Suffolk County. Marker is on Main Street (New York State Route 25A) near Stewart Avenue, on the right when traveling east. The marker is located in front of the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Building. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Huntington NY 11743, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Patriots of Long Island (here, next to this marker); Nathan Hale (here, next to this marker); The Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Building (a few steps from this marker); Huntington Soldiers & Sailors Memorial (a

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few steps from this marker); Huntington's Old Burying Ground (within shouting distance of this marker); Declaration of Rights (within shouting distance of this marker); Fire Department (within shouting distance of this marker); The Old Burying Ground (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Huntington.

More about this marker. Monument consists of a granite block on which are mounted plaques and a bas relief of soldiers. Above the monument is a shaft inscribed with “38th Parallel” and topped by an eagle.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 28, 2011

2. “The Forgotten War” Marker

Huntington Monuments image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 28, 2011

3. Huntington Monuments

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 28, 2011

4. Huntington Monuments

Closeup of Eagle image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 28, 2011

5. Closeup of Eagle

The “38th Parallel” refers to the dividing line between North and South Korea.

Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 28, 2011

6. Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Building

The “The Forgotten War” monument is one of several located in front of the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Building in Huntington, LI.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 22, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 30, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 736 times since then and 24 times this year. Last updated on January 21, 2023, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on May 30, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.