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Korean War Memorial

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  • Over lifesized figure of soldier on mound, with separate mountainscape and honor-roll behind
  • Over lifesized figure of soldier on mound, with separate mountainscape and honor-roll behind
  • Over lifesized figure of soldier on mound, with separate mountainscape and honor-roll behind
  • Over lifesized figure of soldier on mound, with separate mountainscape and honor-roll behind
  • Over lifesized figure of soldier on mound, with separate mountainscape and honor-roll behind
  • Location: Near Rose Avenue and Parsons Boulevard entrance
  • Sculptor: William Crozier (figure); Thomas Donahue (honor roll)
  • Architect: Eleanora Zilantri
  • Description: Over lifesized figure of soldier on mound, with separate mountainscape and honor-roll behind
  • Materials: Bronze
  • Dimensions: Soldier: 2,850 lbs; Honor roll: 2,700 lbs
  • Cast: 2006
  • Dedicated: 2007
  • Foundry: Polich/Tallix
  • Donor: Korean War Veterans Memorial Committee
  • Inscription: [front] THE KOREAN WAR / 1950-1953 / THE FORGOTTEN WAR /

    [back] IN REMEMBRANCE OF THOSE FROM QUEENS / WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES / IN THE KOREAN WAR / [list of names]

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