The Korean War has been called “the forgotten war” by many, but Marines at Camp Pendleton plan to change that. According to a September 12, 2015 news item, the base will hold a special ceremony honoring those who fell in the Korean War.
The Korean War has been largely overlooked for a number of reasons. First, it broke out shortly after the end of World War II, when Americans were already war-weary. Secondly, people worried that becoming involved in Korea would mean full mobilization along with rationing, which they had faced during the Second World War. When neither of these eventualities materialized, and when the conflict was classified as a “police action,” interest began to wane. Finally, when the conflict ended with an armistice rather than a peace treaty (the war has never officially ended), few people wanted to remember Korea.
However, Camp Pendleton Marines are getting ready to honor these forgotten warriors. On September 15, 1950, Marines made an amphibious landing at Inchon. The landing party was comprised of Marines from the 1st and 2nd Marine Divisions, as well as reservists, led by members of the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment.
The memorial service includes a bell remembrance, wreath-laying, static display, and 21-rifle salute and will be held at the Pacific Views Center, located on the base.
Marine officials may have worked with a banner printing company to create a suitable banner to display in honor of the Inchon landing party.
