Overland Park in Johnson County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Korean War Veterans Memorial
Freedom Is Not Free
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1. Korean War Veterans Memorial
sons and daughters
who answered their
country's call to
defend a country
they did not know
and a people they
had never met
Over a million and a half U.S. Soldiers
served in the Korean War, 1950-53.
36,940 lost their lives, including
415 from the State of Kansas.
8,171 are still Missing in Action (MIA).
This memorial is to honor them
as well as all members of the
Armed Forces who defended freedom in
Korea. Overland Park, Kansas Chapter
#1-181, Korean War Veterans Association
has erected this memorial to honor their
sacrifice in what many called,
America's "Forgotten War".
Korean War Veterans extend their gratitude
to all who helped make this
Place of Honor possible.
"The Korean landscape in the
early 1950's was rugged terrain
with numerous rocks and boulders.
Major battles were fought on
rocky Korean hills resulting in
many killed and wounded.
The rock hills you see here
are a representation of those
in Korea at that time."
These 38 pylons are symbolic.
They represent the 38th Parallel
which was of major significance in
bringing about the truce that ended
the
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As of today, September 30, 2006,
this 15-mile wide Demilitarized Zone
still serves as the dividing line
between North and South Korea.
Medal of Honor [Recipients]
Adams, Stanley T.
Rank: Master Sergeant
(Then Sergeant First Class).
Organization: U.S. Army, Company A.
19th Infantry Regiment.
Place and date: Near Sesim-Ni
Korea, Feb. 4, 1951
[Citation not transcribed]
Davenport, Jack A.
Rank: Corporal
Organization: U.S. Marine Corps.
Company C, 3d Battalion, 5th Marines,
1st Marine Division [Reinforced]
Place and date: Vicinity of Songnae-do
Korea, Sept. 21, 1951
[Citation not transcribed]
The Purple Heart
is awarded to those brave
soldiers who were wounded
or killed in military action.
The Kansas Korean War Veterans
recognize and honor the recipients
of this symbol of courage
and dedication.
Troops from many nations around the world aided in this effort
Australia Belgium Canada
Columbia Denmark Ethiopia
France Greece India Italy
Luxembourg New Zealand Norway
South Africa South Korea Sweden
Thailand The Netherlands
The Philippines The Republic of South Africa
Turkey
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2. Korean War Veterans Memorial
628,833 UN Soldiers were Killed in Action
during the conflict
American Casualties
36,940 Killed by Enemy Action
103,200 Wounded
8,176 Missing in Action
7,140 Prisoners of War
2,701 Died in Captivity
Source - The Center for the Study
of the Korean War
Erected 2006 by Overland Park, Kansas, Chapter #1-181, Korean War Veterans Association.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, Korean.
Location. 38° 54.753′ N, 94° 40.643′ W. Memorial is in Overland Park, Kansas, in Johnson County. It is at the intersection of West 119th Street and Lowell Avenue, on the left when traveling west on West 119th Street. Memorial is adjacent to the Tomahawk Ridge Community Center. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 11902 Lowell Avenue, Overland Park KS 66213, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in Eastern Kansas and specifically in Greater Kansas City. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Corn Belt, on the prairies, on the Southern Plains, and on the
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3. Korean War Veterans Memorial Dedication
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Santa Fe Trail (approx. 3.8 miles away in Missouri); Meadowbrook Park (approx. 3.8 miles away); From Farms to Suburbs: Land in Transition (approx. 3.8 miles away); Trail Remnants (approx. 3.9 miles away in Missouri); New Santa Fe (approx. 3.9 miles away in Missouri); a different marker also named New Santa Fe (approx. 3.9 miles away in Missouri); Santa Fe Christian Church (approx. 3.9 miles away in Missouri); Stanley Rural High School (approx. 3.9 miles away).
Other markers no longer nearby. Trail Remnants (was approx. 3.9 miles away in Missouri but has been permanently removed); Oregon and California National Historical Trails / Santa Fe National Historic Trail (was approx. 3.9 miles away in Missouri but has been confirmed missing).
Also see . . . Korean War Veterans Association. (Submitted on October 8,
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4. Korean War Veterans Memorial Honors
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5. Korean War Veterans Memorial Landscape
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6. Korean War Veterans Memorial
38th Parallel Pylons
38th Parallel Pylons
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7. Korean War Veterans Memorial
Pylons & Boulders
Pylons & Boulders
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8. Korean War Veterans Memorial 38th Parallel
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9. Korean War Veterans Memorial
Kansas Wall of Honor
Kansas Wall of Honor
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10. Korean War Veterans Memorial Casualties
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11. Korean War Veterans Memorial Remembering
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12. Korean War Veterans Memorial Remembering
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13. Stanley T. Adams, Medal of Honor
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14. Jack A. Davenport, Medal of Honor
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15. Korean War Veterans Memorial Medal of Honor
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16. Korean War Veterans Memorial Purple Heart
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17. Korean War Veterans Memorial Map
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18. Korean War Veterans Memorial Events
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19. Korean War Veterans Memorial Wall
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20. Korean War Veterans Memorial Armed Forces
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21. KWVA Chapter 1-181 Bench
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22. Korean American Ladies Foundation Bench
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23. Lt Col Robert C. Geer Bench
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24. SSgt Thomas W. Stevens Bench
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25. Sgt Wayne A. Shireman Bench
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26. Donald Eugene Cornell - Representative Paver
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27. 1st Lt Robert W. Jantsch - Representative Paver
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28. Krumme Family Pavers
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29. Korean War Veterans Memorial Appreciation
Credits. This page was last revised on December 10, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 8, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 3,312 times since then and 77 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29. submitted on October 9, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
