Atlanta Veteran remembers grandfather who fought in Korean War

Army Veteran Dale Johnson recalled his grandfather’s recounting of the war, which lasted from June 25, 1950, to July 27, 1953.

“My grandfather, along with other members of the Army’ s 7th Infantry Division fought in the harsh winters and rugged mountains of the Korean Peninsula and carried vivid memories of that distant, often overlooked war,” said Johnson. He explained how the Korean War is sometimes described as the “forgotten war” because it happened after World War II and before the Vietnam War. He said those who served are still impacted today.

“Most Korean War Veterans are well into their 90s, and they don't call it the Forgotten War; they call it the forgotten victory,” said Johnson, who like his grandfather served as an infantryman. “Service members of the Korean War had to overcome unique risks and experiences that set them apart from previous generations of Veterans, he added.  “That particular conflict is a significant chapter in American military history in which approximately 50,000 American troops died and over 100,000 were wounded.”

Johnson emphasized the importance of paying tribute to the brave service members who fought valiantly in the Korean War, sacrificing their lives for the cause of freedom and the pursuit of peace. Their courage and resilience will never be forgotten.