Gold Star Veterans - Korea
After World War II, Korea was liberated from Japanese rule, but divided in two. On June 25, 1950, Communist North Korea invaded South Korea. The ensuing war lasted from 1950-1953. The United States entered on the side of South Korea, suffering thirty six thousand fatalities before the two sides agreed to a truce. Thirty five of the casualties were residents of Mecklenburg County. To learn who they were, follow the links below.