Korean
models to march with 'grandpas' from war in National Memorial Day Parade
May 26, 2016
Larry C.
Kinard doesn’t consider himself a traveler, having spent the majority of his
87 years happily in Texas... [more
from the Washington Times]
Look at our
Facebook page
December 22, 2015
KWVA-DFW has a really nice
Facebook page
here.
Check it out.
CBS News
story on MIAs in Korea
December 14, 2015
CBS Sunday Morning did a
nice segment on how South Korea honored family members of MIAs:
MIAs from the "Forgotten War" remembered in South Korea.
Make the Connection
We received an
email from a contractor for the Department of Veteran Affairs promoting
a website called
Make the Connection. Here's their description of the site:
Make the Connection
provides personal video testimonials and resources to help Veterans discover
ways to improve their lives. The site also provides informational resources
on mental health conditions such as
PTSD
and
traumatic brain injury, symptoms of problems such as
drug and
alcohol abuse, and life experiences such as
transitioning from service and dealing with
family and relationship challenges.
Korean War hero finally gets the
honor he deserves
April 30, 2011
From the Fort Worth
Star-Telegram
By Chris Vaughn
Brother of Bedford
woman to receive Medal of Honor...[full
version]
The Forgotten War Remembered
June 25, 2010
From The New
York Times
Sixty years ago
today, units of the North Korean Army crossed the 38th Parallel, invading
South Korea and starting the Korean War — which grew into a cold war clash
between the United States and China. Although more than two million soldiers
and civilians died over the next three years, including more than 54,000
Americans, the war is now an overlooked part of United States history. The
Op-Ed editors asked four veterans for their memories of the conflict. ....[full
version]
The Real Heroes of the Korean
War
The West's sacrifices set the
stage for the development of a democratic and vibrant country.
by Chung Min Lee
June 23, 2010
From the
Wall Street Journal
Sixty years ago
this month, columns of North Korean tanks broke through the 38th parallel,
unleashing three years of fratricidal war.... [full
version]
Veterans' memories on
anniversary of Korean War
June 25, 2010
From the BBC
In South Korea
commemorations are taking place to mark the anniversary of the outbreak of
the Korean War on the 25th of June 1950. The BBC has been speaking to two
Korean veterans who were both stationed close to the border on that day, but
on opposite sides of the line. Choe Kyong-soon is a South Korean veteran and
Yoo Ki-jin has been recalling his memories from North Korea. [click
here for video]
Nation Marks Korean War’s 60th
Anniversary
By Donna Miles
American Forces
Press Service
June 23, 2010
Sixty years ago
this week, North Korean troops stormed across the 38th parallel into South
Korea, launching a three-year conflict that culminated in an armistice in
1953, but never officially ended....[full
version]
Pictures from Veterans Day
Here
are some pictures from the
Veterans Day observation in Arlington.
VA center to open in Arlington
On October 15,
2009, a Vet Center is opening in Arlington to provide readjustment
counseling services. Korean War veterans are eligible for these services.
See
this
brochure for details, or call (817) 921-9095.
Mac Swain speech on YouTube

You can
watch KWVA president Bill Mac Swain's speech, which he delivered in Seoul at
South Korea's June 25th commemoration, on YouTube by clicking
here.
Reception for Bill MacSwain
Bob Duncan Center
Arlington, Texas
Oct. 4, 2008
These pictures
were made Oct 4, 2008
at the Chapter 215 Reception for the new National KWVA President Bill
MacSwain at the Bob Duncan Center in Arlington. Speakers were Col. James
Stone, Mayor Robert Cluck, Jung-Koen Kim, Korean General Consul from
Houston, David Cameron, and Bill MacSwain. Approximately 150 people
attended, with Arlington-Ft. Worth Chapter 215, Dallas Chapter 270, Dallas
Chapter 625 Korean Veterans and a large representation of the Arlington
Korean community. After the program, music was provided by the local Korean
community. Refreshments were served following the musical.
click here for
more pictures
Pictures Added
October
4,
2008
We
have added pictures from three recent events:
Anyone can send us
photos of KWVA events, and we will be happy to add them to this website.
Bill Mac Swain elected
June 25,
2008
Chapter 215 member
William F. "Bill" Mac Swain was elected President of the KWVA on June 10,
2008. Marvin Dunn and Mike Doyle are National Directors. Compete election results are
here.
Federal charter for KWVA
June 25,
2008
On June 17, 2008,
the House passed a law that grants a federal charter to the KWVA. The
bill
has already passed the Senate and will be sent to President Bush for his
signature. Read more about it on the
home page
of the KWVA,
which has posted several press releases and news stories about the event.
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Medal of Honor recommended for
Korean War veteran
June 2, 2006
By Jim Tice
Times staff writer
A soldier hero of
World War II and the Korean War, who was fondly known among his infantry
buddies as “the Chief,” has been recommended for a posthumous Medal of
Honor. Master Sgt. Woodrow Wilson Keeble was serving with G Company of the
19th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, when he exhibited
extraordinary heroism Oct. 20, 1951, near Kumsong, North Korea. His platoon
came upon another platoon pinned down by enemy fire during Operation Nomad,
but Keeble, disregarding his own safety, single-handedly knocked out three
four-man bunkers, each armed with a machine gun....
<complete
story>
Please attend groundbreaking for
Arlington Veterans Park
March 1, 2006
This is the park
former Arlington City Council member Col. Dan Garvey spoke about at our
January meeting.
The ground breaking the Arlington Veterans Park is scheduled for:
Saturday,
March 4, 2006 at 11:00 A.M.
We voted at the
January meeting to support this project by attending this ceremony, and I
would ask all who can to be there.
We have been
requested to help with parking and seating. We need you to bring one or two
folding chairs for some of the elderly & or handicapped to sit on.
Several of us
will not be able to attend this ceremony due to a prior commitment. Thank
you in advance for a nice turn out. Jim Wetmore will be in charge of this
event.
--by Mike Doyle,
President
Looking for Pork Chop Hill vets
October 31,
2005
We recently
received this e-mail:
Was with Co.E...32nd
Inf. Regt. 7th Inf.Div...53 to 54...looking for any one that served at that
time was on Porkchop Hill in last battle of war.
Arnold Puckett
apjp25@hartcom.net
352-262-5698 cell
Department of Texas Meeting
April 2, 2005
By Dick
Predmore
The Department
of Texas Meeting was held in Arlington Texas on April 2, 2005 at the Martin
Sprocket and Gear Corporate Offices in Arlington. This is the home meeting
place of the General Walton H. Walker Chapter, Dallas/Ft Worth. The focus of
the meeting was the VSVA Officer establishment and training in each Chapter.
The Tell America
program was promoted by a "show and tell" method. The members of the Walton
Walker Chapter actually presented a class (in part) to relay to the
membership how easy and informative it can be. After a short intro, we
showed a video (11 minutes) displaying an overview of the Korean War. Then
we made our Table of Remembrance presentation and a short description of a
vet's individual presentation. This was met with much enthusiasm for Tell
America, and we gave each Chapter President a video for their own
presentations.

Our Keynote
speaker was the National 2nd VP Byron Dickerson, who was subbing for
President Dechert. Incidentally Lou, he gave you a run for the money. He
gave a great speech and fielded questions gracefully and with humor. You
could not have appointed a better replacement. Thank You!

The first photo
here is National 2nd VP Byron Dickerson, subbing for Lou. The second picture
looks like a repeat.
The third picture is DOTX Sec. Billy Jones, Killeen Chapter President Art
Hills, DOTX JA Alberto Gonzales, DOTX Pres Predmore. (Bill MacSwain ducking
down.)
51st anniversary of armistice
today
July 27, 2004
On July 27,
1953, the Korean War armistice was
signed at Panmunjom, ending three years of fighting. The New York Times
today has posted an image of its front page from that day and a text reprint
of the front-page article on the armistice:
Truce Is Signed, Ending
The Fighting In Korea; P.O.W. Exchange Near; Rhee Gets U.S. Pledge;
Eisenhower Bids Free World Stay Vigilant
Ceremony Is Brief
Halt in 3-Year Conflict
for a Political Parley Due at 9 A.M. Today
By
Lindesay Parrott
Special
to The New York Times
Tokyo,
Monday, July 27--Communist and United Nations delegates in Panmunjom
signed an armistice at 10:01 A.M. today [9:01 P.M., Sunday, Eastern
daylight time]. Under the truce terms...[Click
here for entire article; may require free registration.] |
Pictures from Dept. of Texas
meeting
May 6, 2004
Dick Predmore sent
us these pictures from the Dept. of Texas meeting held in Killeen on April
10-11, 2004.
<Dept.
pics>
Richard Beard in Korea 1950-51
May 6, 2004

Richard G. Beard, Staff Sergeant E6 R.A. 18248999 July 1950
to July 1951, 6th Medium Tank Bn.
Department of Texas officers
March 9, 2004
Chapter 215 is
well-represented among the officers of the Department of Texas KWVA:
President
Dick Predmore (215)
1st VP
Roy Aldridge, El Paso
(formerly of 215)
2nd VP
Larry Kinard (215)
Secretary
Billy Jones, Killeen
Treasurer
Ken Sanderson (215)
Judge Advocate
Byron Dickerson (215)
The Executive Council consists of these officers and the
presidents of each chapter.
Helpful link
March 9, 2004
Dick Predmore
recommends this link on the Dept. of Florida KWVA site on VA claims and cold
weather injuries:
http://dofkwva.tripod.com/vaclaims.htm. It is also on our
Links
page under "Services."
Who is this?
February 28,
2004

1945 |

1951 |
The March 2004
Bugle asks: who is the Executive Board member in these pictures?
McSwain receives award
February 14, 2004

Marvin Dunn (far
right) presented a plaque to Bill MacSwain for his service to the chapter.
Al D'Agostino (far left) and Jack Cooper are also present.
Not
Forgotten
Area memorial is dedicated to
Korean War veterans
Star-Telegram
November 9,
2003
By L. Lamor
Williams
The wind and
cold served as gentle reminders of terrible times for Korean War veterans
as they gathered Saturday at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery to
dedicate a monument to those lost more than five decades ago....
<complete
story>
<photos>
Picture from Summit High visit
Nov. 2003

Dedication
of Chapter Monument
Click one of the
links below for a copy of the program for the dedication of the Chapter
Monument on Saturday at the DFW National Cemetery.
PPT
file PDF
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