On
February 7, 1997, the Trustees of this museum
voted unanimously to build the U.S. MARINE CORPS KOREAN WAR MEMORIAL
at the World Commemorative Center ® at Felicity, California.
The
groundbreaking ceremony was held on March 8, 1997, and the completed
one hundred foot-long monument was dedicated one year later on March 7, 1998.
Between
June 1950 and July 1953, 4,617 Marines and 107 Navy Corpsmen
gave their lives during the Korean War.
Their
names, in 3/4" high letters, along with rank and note of
Navy Cross and Medal of Honor awards where applicable,
are engraved for the ages.
The war,
stemming naked
aggression, was fought for freedom and honor.