Korean War Veterans Sought

he 50th anniversaries of the Korea War will begin on June 25, 2000, and continue through July 27, 2003. In preparation for commemorative ceremonies that will be held here in the United States and abroad, Korean War veterans are being encouraged to register with the U.S.-Korea 2000 Foundation.  Specifically, the Foundation is looking for anyone who served in the armed forces, including Coast Guard and Merchant Marines, for at least one day during the period of June 25, 1950 to July 27, 1953. Actual service in the Korean theater of operations is not a requirement. Family members of deceased Korean War veterans are also encouraged to participate.

According to Veterans' Administration statistics, less than 20 percent of Korean War veterans belong to any national veteran's service organization. The Foundation seeks to identify and locate surviving Korean War veterans so that they might inform them of and to the extent possible, facilitate their participation in the 50th anniversary commemorative activities. Retired Marine General Raymond G. Davis, a former Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Korean War Medal of Honor recipient, and Foundation Co-chairman said, "We do not seek to commemorate the war, but rather the veterans thereof and the sacrifices they made to preserve democracy on the Korean peninsula almost 50 years ago."

Interested parties may obtain additional information concerning the Foundation, as well as print a copy of the registration form from the Foundation's web site. Alternatively, individuals may request an information and registration packet by contacting the Foundation as indicated below. Please include your name and complete mailing address.

The U.S.-Korea 2000 Foundation is a private publicly-supported, non-profit organization that serves the Korean War veteran community through individual and corporate philanthropic outreach. For more information on helping financially sustain this labor of love or assisting in other ways, please contact the Foundation's Deputy Executive Director, Harry Morh, by phone at (703) 212-9128, by fax at (703) 684-0193, or by e-mail at HMohr@uskorea2000.org.

Please allow 6-8 months for receipt of medal - you will only
receive a response earlier if there is missing documentation.

If you have any questions concerning distinctive license plates, please write to your local Veterans Services Representative at vetrep@churchillcounty.org or call 775/428-1177.