Lakeland in Polk County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

No Longer the Forgotten War

Veterans Memorial Park

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, March 7, 2022

1. No Longer the Forgotten War Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Dedicated to the 1,600,000 Americans who served in the Korean War from June 25, 1950 - July 27, 1953. Often called “The Forgotten War”, the Korean War was one of the bloodiest in history. Over 136,000 Americans were killed or wounded in battles at places with names like the Pusan Perimeter, Incheon, Seoul, and the Chosin Reservoir. Over 7,000 were prisoners of war and more than 8,000 are declared missing in action. Their heroic service and sacrifice in the defense of freedom will always be remembered.

Erected 2003 by Veterans organizations the Lakeland, Florida area.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, Korean.

Location. 28° 2.408′ N, 81° 57.994′ W. Marker is in Lakeland, Florida, in Polk County. Memorial can be reached from Lake Beulah Drive, 0.1 miles north of Lime Street, on the right when traveling north. The marker is located on the grounds of Veterans Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 141 Lake Beulah Drive, Lakeland FL 33801, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. “The Greatest Generation” (here, next to this marker); “The Great War”

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, March 7, 2022

2. No Longer the Forgotten War Marker

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(here, next to this marker); Veterans Memorial (here, next to this marker); Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm (here, next to this marker); Republic of Vietnam (here, next to this marker); Global War on Terrorism Freedom Memorial (a few steps from this marker); 9/11 Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Serving Those Who Served (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lakeland.

Also see . . . Veterans Memorial Park. (Submitted on March 15, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Sponsor Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, March 7, 2022

3. Sponsor Plaque

Credits. This page was last revised on March 17, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 15, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 76 times since then and 2 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 15, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.