Though erected in 1991, about 38 years after America’s involvement in the Korean War, it is one of the first Korean War monuments in the United States. “Miguel Bach, a decorated Korean War veteran, was a tireless advocate in the creation of this memorial. His efforts lead to the formation of the New York City Korean War Veterans Memorial Commission in 1987. The commission raised the funds and built this monument that commemorates the fallen heroes and living comrades of the Korean War, which is often referred to as the ‘Forgotten War.'” [NYC Gov Parks]
The memorial is a 15′ tall granite stele with the cutout of a soldier, depicting the loss of soldiers, a metaphor for death.
Details
- Website: Korean War Memorial
- Hours: Battery Park hours, generally 6am-12am
- Location: in Battery Park, nearest to Battery Place at West Street, just north of Castle Clinton