Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Korean War

By Devry Becker Jones, July 27, 2019

1. Korean War Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

This Korean Pine Tree is dedicated to the memory of all the gallant Americans who fought and died to preserve freedom during the Korean War. May it grow and prosper in peace as a symbol of the friendship between the United States of America and the Republic of Korea.

October 17, 1989

Roh Tae Woo
President
Republic of Korea

Erected 1989 by President, Republic of Korea.

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, Korean. In addition, it is included in the National Cemeteries series list.

Location. 38° 52.635′ N, 77° 4.417′ W. Marker is in Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, in Arlington County. Memorial is at the intersection of Wilson Avenue and Arlington Cemetery on Wilson Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Wilson Avenue, Fort Myer VA 22211, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. U.S. War Correspondent (a few steps from this marker); American Special Operations Forces (within shouting distance of this marker); Vietnamese Rangers and Their American Ranger Advisors

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Landing Craft Support Ships (within shouting distance of this marker); Korean War Contemplative Bench (within shouting distance of this marker); Merrill's Marauders (within shouting distance of this marker); Canadian Cross of Sacrifice (within shouting distance of this marker); U. S. Army Reserves (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Arlington National Cemetery.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 10, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 27, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 64 times since then and 23 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on July 27, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.