Concord Township in Glen Mills in Delaware County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Korean War
Concord Township American Hero Memorial
Honor Remembrance Courage Fortitude
(1950-1953) At the end of WWII, the former-Japanese colony of Korea was partitioned at the 38th parallel, creating the communist satellite nation of North Korea and US-supported South Korea. In June 1950, North Korean armies swept south across the border.
The US responded with military assistance, while urging the United Nations to act. UN troops were deployed, and pushed the communists back across the border by October. Claiming to be threatened by the "invasion" of North Korea, 200,000 Chinese troops joined the battle, driving the international forces into a headlong retreat.
The situation stabilized through battles fought in sub-freezing temperatures in rugged mountainous terrain. Casualties were heavy at places like the Punchbowl, Old Baldy, Pork Chop Hill, Bloody Ridge and Heartbreak Ridge.
General Douglas MacArthur led the UN effort in the field, until he was relieved of command by President Harry Truman over a policy dispute.
Two years of protracted peace negotiations finally produced a cease-fire agreement in July 1953, and restored the 38th parallel as the combatants' mutual border.
Although the Korean Conflict was never a declared war, the 132,000 American casualties that resulted from US intervention would legitimize the name Korean War.
In honor of those individuals who willfully accept the
responsibility to serve and defend this nation
Dedicated November 14, 2004
Erected 2004 by Concord Township, Robert C. Mench, and Concerned Citizens and Organizations.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, Korean. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #33 Harry S. Truman series list.
Location. 39° 52.047′ N, 75° 30.714′ W. Marker is in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania, in Delaware County. It is in Concord Township. Memorial is on Smithbridge Road east of Bob Mench Drive, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 659 Smithbridge Road, Glen Mills PA 19342, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. French & Indian Wars (here, next to this marker); American Revolution (here, next to this marker); War of 1812 / Mexican War (here, next to this marker); Civil War (here, next to this marker); Spanish-American War / World War I (here, next to this marker); World War II (here, next to this marker); Vietnam War (here, next to this marker); Cold War / Persian Gulf War (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Glen Mills.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 3, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 47 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 3, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.