Korean War

Army Veteran Eddie Pina received awards for service in both the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He was presented with ten medals for combat and distinguished service from Senator John Thune.

Army Veteran Hiroshi Miyamura is the second Japanese American to receive the Medal of Honor. His award was classified by the Army for 28 months while Miyamura was held by North Korean forces as a prisoner of war during the Korean War.

The National Memorial Day Concert May 30 will honor Veterans from different eras. Here’s a preview of some of those stories.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran Henry A. Heim, who served as a bomber pilot during World War II and the Korean War.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Asa Charles “Bud” Ball, a draftee who served as a corporal during the Korean War.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran Max E. Mabry, who served as an aviation cadet during World War II and instructor during the Korean War.

Life Sustaining Treatment Orders let Veterans tell their families their wishes for care at the end of life. Have these conversations in non-crisis times when patients have decision-making capacity.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Veteran Homer Cauffiel, who served as a radioman with the 1st Marine Division during the Korean War.

Franklin Chang was a Chinese American Marine who served in the Korean War. He faced tense encounters and exclusion but fearlessly completed his mission. His example continues to inspire today.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran James B. Tatum, who served as an infantry company commander during the Korean War.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Donald Jay Wierenga, who served as an infantryman and a wireman during the Korean War.

A true jack of all trades, Herman Carl Abelein Jr. served a remarkable and multifaceted 28-year career in the U.S. Navy that brought him all over the world, including to Japan, Vietnam and Egypt.