Melbourne in Brevard County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Korean War

[Melbourne Military Memorial Park]

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, April 9, 2022

1. Korean War Marker

Inscription. The Korean War began on June 25, 1950 when North Korea invaded South Korea. Entry into the Korean Conflict by The United States was obtained from the United Nations. An armistice was finally agreed to and signed on July 27,1953. The border between North and South Korea was set on the 38th Parallel with neither side conceding defeat. There were 33,651 Americans KIA, 2830 non combat casualties and 103,284 MIA.

Erected by Melbourne Military Memorial Park.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, Korean. A significant historical date for this entry is June 25, 1950.

Location. 28° 5.007′ N, 80° 36.822′ W. Marker is in Melbourne, Florida, in Brevard County. Memorial can be reached from Oak Street south of East Hibiscus Boulevard, on the right when traveling north. Marker located within Melbourne Military Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1601 Oak St, Melbourne FL 32901, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Vietnam War (here, next to this marker); Cold War (here, next to this marker); Persian Gulf War (here, next to this marker); World War II (here, next to this marker); Civil War Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); World War I (a

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few steps from this marker); Spanish-American War (a few steps from this marker); Mexican War (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Melbourne.

Also see . . . A short history of the Korean War. (Submitted on April 10, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, April 9, 2022

2. Korean War Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 10, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 10, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 261 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 10, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.