The memorial is comprised of a central fountain surrounded by four granite pillars. The eleven-foot tall pillars are inscribed with the names of the 788 North Carolinians who were killed or listed as missing in action during the Korean War. Sign, North: NORTH CAROLINA / KOREAN WAR VETERANS MEMORIAL / TO HONOR AND REMEMBER / ALL WHO SERVED / JUNE 25, 1950 - JULY 27, 1953 / AND BEYOND / “THEY SHALL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN”
Installation Date:
09 Nov 2013
Organization Responsible for Installation:
Chapter 265 of the N.C. Korean War Veteran’s Association (Indian Trail, N.C.)
Memorial War Era(s):
- Korea
Memorial Condition:
Good
Website:
http://docsouth.unc.edu/commland/monument/441
Location:
The memorial complex is located on land donated by the city of Mint Hill at 8850 Fairview Road, Mint Hill, NC 28227.