Perry in Taylor County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Korean War
Taylor County Veterans Memorial Park
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, July 30, 2023
1. Korean War Marker
Inscription.
Korean War. Taylor County Veterans Memorial Park. The first war in which a world organization, the United Nations (UN), played a military role. The Korean War was a major challenge for the United Nations, which had come into existence only five years earlier. United Nations military lost 628,833 lives, of which 54,246 were Americans. These brave and courageous heroes gave their lives, flesh and blood to beat back the communist forces that threatened to devour, oppress and control all of Asia and the free world. The United States provided about 90 percent of the troops, military equipment, and supplies that were sent to South Korea.
The first war in which a world organization, the United Nations (UN), played a military role. The Korean War was a major challenge for the United Nations, which had come into existence only five years earlier. United Nations military lost 628,833 lives, of which 54,246 were Americans. These brave and courageous heroes gave their lives, flesh and blood to beat back the communist forces that threatened to devour, oppress and control all of Asia and the free world. The United States provided about 90 percent of the troops, military equipment, and supplies that were sent to South Korea.
Location. 30° 7.434′ N, 83° 34.886′ W. Marker is in Perry, Florida, in Taylor County. Memorial can be reached from the intersection of North Jefferson Street (U.S. 221) and West Cherry Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker located within the Taylor County Veterans Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Perry FL 32347, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Korean War (here, next to this marker); Vietnam Veterans (a few steps from this marker); Vietnam War (a few steps from this marker); Vietnam
Also see . . . 1. Korean War. (Submitted on August 4, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.) 2. Veterans Memorial Park. (Submitted on August 4, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, July 30, 2023
2. Korean War Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 4, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 53 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on August 4, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
