When KWVA NC Chapter 265 was formed in year 2001, it was the dream of William Stegall, United States Navy Korean War Veteran, to honor North Carolinas 789 KIA/MIA’s from the war. Together he and several fellow veterans let their voices be heard and today, across the United States and Canada more than 200 Korean War veterans, family members and friends have joined the effort to pay tribute to all veterans of the war by erecting a granite memorial in Mint Hill, NC.

NC KWVA Mission

North Carolina Korean War Veterans Association

Mission Statement Chapter 265 Chapter 265 of the North Carolina Korean War Veterans Association was established for, has as its mission, and is committed to the following:

* To honor and keep alive the memories of the United States service men and women who were killed or Missing in action in or adjacent to Korea during the Period of June 25, 1950 and July 27, 1953. 

* To honor and keep alive the memories of all united States service men and women who served in or Adjacent to Korea during the period June 25, 1950 And July 27, 1953; who served in the United States Armed forces during the period June 25, 1950 and July 27, 1953; and who served in Korea after July 27, 1953. 

* To honor members of the armed forces of the nations Who served in and adjacent to Korea under the Auspices of the United Nations during the period June 25, 1950 and July 27, 1953.

* To honor the armed forces of South Korea who have served along the with the U.S. armed forces in their country since July 27, 1953.

* To support all Korean War veterans as a band of brothers and sisters in every way possible. 

* To support the families if all Korean War veterans in every way possible.

* To provide appropriate military honors and honor guards for all deceased Korean War veterans.

* To maintain and cultivate a special relationship with the government, organizations, and citizens of South Korea. 

* To erect and maintain appropriate memorials and parks in honor and memory of all United States military personnel who have served in the defense of the nation of South Korea.

* To ensure, through participation in memorial services, Parades and other venues that Americans shell never forget those who served during the Korean War period and continue to serve in the defense of South Korea 

The North Carolina Korean War State Memorial 

N.C. Korean War Veterans Association -265 

Post Office Box 690158 

Charlotte NC 28227-7002 

For additional information please contact Don Putnam, Memorial Committee Chairman at donput@juno.com