Texas Korean War Veterans Memorial - Austin, TX
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N 30° 16.587 W 097° 44.441
14R E 621124 N 3350090
This star-shaped Korean War memorial is located on Austin's State Capitol grounds and is dedicated to the more than 289,000 Texans who served in the Korean War. It also lists the names of the 1723 Texans either killed in action or MIA.
Waymark Code: WMMH2P
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 09/20/2014
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Erected in 1999 by the Texas Lone Star Chapter of the Korean War Veterans Association, the Texas Korean War Veterans Memorial is a Texas pink granite obelisk with five fins dedicated to the more than 289,000 Texans who served in Korea.
Engraved on the star-shaped memorial's fins are names of the 1723 Texans who are either Missing In Action or killed during the conflict. A bronze eagle designed by sculptor Edward L. Hankey tops the memorial.
The nearby plaque reads:
"Freedom is not free -- You are not forgotten
Texas Korean War Veterans Memorial
Dedicated to the more than 289,000 Texans
who served in the Korean War
June 25 1950 – July 27 1953
and honoring the 1723 Texans
killed in action or missing in action
Presented to the State of Texas by
Texas Lone Star Chapter - Korean War Veterans Association
With the support of many fellow veterans, individuals and organizations
1999"
Website pertaining to the memorial: [Web Link]
List if there are any visiting hours:
open at all times (however nighttime hours are slightly discouraged, as the monument is on the State Capitol's grounds).
Entrance fees (if it applies):
none
Type of memorial: Monument
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