Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3278 and the Ladies and Men’s Auxiliary will observe the signing of the Korean Armistice on 10 July, 6:00 PM at the VFW Post at 2300 Stephen F. Austin.
The Post will award the Commemorative Korean Service Medal to the former Staff Gunnery Sergeant Ronald T. Payne.
Mr. Payne served in the defense of Korea as a ship board Marine.
The United States involvement officially lasted over 3 years with forces still stationed there to prevent more hostilities.
The public is invited to attend the event.
