South Carolina Korean War Veterans Association seeking donations for monument; Clarendon veterans to be honored

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May is a month that honors Americas Armed Services.  May 16 was Armed Forces Day and May 25 was Memorial Day.   The pandemic severely  limited the usual displays of patriotism. However, South Carolinians found ways to pay tribute to veterans, past and present.  South Carolina, as a people have always been very supportive of our military, especially those that paid the ultimate price on the battle fields to preserve American freedoms.
 
The Foothills Chapter #301 of the Korean War Veterans Association (KWVA) has been raising funds to etch the names of the 576 South Carolinians who  were Killed-in-Action (KIA) or were Prisoners-of-War during the Korean War, the “FORGOTTEN WAR” in a WALL OF REMEMBRANCE in Washington, D. C.  Clarendon County had 4.  The goal for Clarendon County is $1,400.00.  We have reached out to community leaders in Clarendon County, written letters to newspapers  communicated with elected officials, etc.  As hard as we have tried, we have been totally shut out in Clarendon County.  I can’t believe the people of Clarendon County don't want these 4 heroes names, especially John Raymond Binnicker, who was awarded a Bronze Star  engraved on the WALL OF REMEMBRANCE in D. C.  Please help us honor these heroes by engraving their names on the WALL OF REMEMBRANCE. Our goal for South Carolina is $200,000. We have raised $140,000 thus far.  We want to thank all those who have already contributed.
 
We know the pandemic has caused hardships for many families.  But for those who can, please consider making a tax deductible donation to help us meet the goals for Clarendon County and SC. This should have been done decades ago. We are leading all states thus far.  Please help us get there first.
 
Make checks payable to: “KWVA Foothills Chapter #301.  In the “FOR” area write WALL OF REMEMBRANCE or WOR.  Due to the pandemic caused restrictions, and to save trips to the PO, please mail the checks to our Secretary/Treasurer at: Mrs. Cynthia Perry, Secretary & Treasurer, KWVA Foothills Chapter #301, 150 Middleton Park Lane, Moore, SC 29369.    THANK YOU.
 
 
Name Service Date of Loss Unit City Burial
Binnicker, John Raymond Army February 5, 1951 27th Infantry Regiment Alcolu Cemetery
Perry Jr., Monroe Army May 8, 1952 23rd Infantry Regiment Manning Cemetery
Richburg, Sammie Jeffords Army March 5, 1952 14th Infantry Regiment Summerton Cemetery
Shorter, James William Army July 14, 1950 63rd Field Artillery Battalion (105MM) Davis Station DNA Obtained