South Downtown in Atlanta in Fulton County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Korean War
Photographed By Dave W, September 2, 2022
1. Korean War Marker
Korean War
June 25, 1950 - July 27, 1953
Over 43,000,000 Koreans are forever thankful for the friendship and the freedom we enjoy today because Georgia's sons and daughters answered the call to defend and preserve the peace in Korea. – Anonymous
Georgia remembers its participation and sacrifices made to keep a people free
Wounded in action 1404
Prisoners of war 97
Unaccounted for + 96
740 Georgians who died in service in Korea
Names not transcribed
Dedicated November 11, 1993
Donated by Korean-Americans of Georgia
Erected 1993 by Korean-Americans of Georgia.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, Korean. A significant historical date for this entry is June 25, 1950.
Location. 33° 44.96′ N, 84° 23.194′ W. Marker is in Atlanta, Georgia, in Fulton County. It is in South Downtown. Memorial is on Piedmont Avenue Southeast. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 Piedmont Ave SE, Atlanta GA 30334, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Vietnam War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); "All Gave Some - Some Gave All" (a few steps from this marker); The Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan (a few steps from this marker); Southwest Asia Campaign (Persian Gulf Conflict)
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Credits. This page was last revised on March 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 24, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 56 times since then and 5 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on February 24, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
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