Danville, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
The Korean War
1950 - 1953
| | Veterans Memorial at Dan Daniel Memorial Park | |
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, November 8, 2024
1. The Korean War Marker
1950 1953
United States Casualties: Dead 36,576; Wounded 103,284
On June 25, 1950, the war began as troops from communist-ruled North Korea invaded and overran most of the emerging capitalist democracy of South Korea. United Nations forces led by General Douglas MacArthur formed a perimeter around Pusan on the southeast coast and fought desperately to maintain a foothold on the Korean peninsula. MacArthurs strategic landing behind enemy lines at Inchon changed the direction of the war and forced a Communist retreat north to the Yalu River. Chinese troops entered the war late in November 1950, forcing a retreat by the Allies from the Chosin Reservoir area in North Korea to the 38th parallel separating the two countries. Fighting continued for two more years. On July 27, 1953, an armistice ended the hostilities. No Permanent treaty was ever signed to end this conflict, often called The Forgotten War.
Erected 2005 by City of Danville and Pittsylvania County.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, Korean.
Location. 36° 34.484′ N, 79° 22.331′ W. Memorial is in Danville, Virginia. It is on River Park Drive, on the left when traveling
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Regionally, this memorial is in Southside Virginia and specifically in Central Virginia. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Vietnam War (here, next to this marker); World War II (here, next to this marker); Battle of the Bulge (here, next to this marker); Staff Sergeant Archer T. Gammon (here, next to this marker); Defending Freedom (here, next to this marker); World War I (here, next to this marker); The War on Terrorism (a few steps from this marker); The Spanish-American War (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Danville.
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, November 8, 2024
2. The Korean Happy Warriors Memorial Bench
The Korean Happy Warriors are a local group of Korean War veterans who were instrumental in getting the Danville/Pittsylvania County Veterans' Memorial constructed. This Memorial Bench dedicated to them is located near the Marker.
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, November 8, 2024
3. Korean War Memorial Bench
This Memorial Bench, dedicated to Korean War veteran Lester Gosney, is located near the Marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 21, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 23, 2025, by C. Ryan Dodson of Danville, Virginia. This page has been viewed 105 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 23, 2025, by C. Ryan Dodson of Danville, Virginia. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
