Zachery McCormick, VFW Post 8904 Life Member, is seen placing the Memorial Wreath. (Photo Courtesy Larry Hume)
July 28, 2026 - VFW Post 8904 commemorated the service and sacrifice of those who served in the Korean War during a program held on July 27, 2026, at the Shelby County Memorial.
This was the 73rd anniversary of the signing of the peace armistice which ended the Korean War that lasted from June 5, 1950 until July 27, 1953.
During the Korean war there were 33,686 battle deaths, 2,830 non-battle deaths, 103,000 wounded, and over 7,600 Americans are still missing in action from the Korean War.
Seven from Shelby County were killed in action, one is still missing in action, and four that were prisoners of war have passed on.
Zachery McCormick, VFW Post 8904 Life Member, placed the Memorial Wreath in honor of those lost in the Korean War Program.
Names that are recognized in the roll call of honor are as follows:
- Floyd Harris killed in action in September 24, 1950
- Clifford Hughes killed in action August 13, 1950
- Johnny V. Mena killed in action April 19, 1951
- Bobbie F. Mock killed in action November 22, 1950
- Billy Clyde Stephenson killed in action November 5, 1952
- Leonard Williams killed in action May 18, 1951
- Willie Wilson killed in action May 27, 1951
- Willie E. Windham missing in action since August 12, 1950
- Herbert L. Langford, North Korean prisoner of war
- Pearl D. Lucas, North Korean prisoner of war
- Billy Westcoat, Chinese prisoner of war
- Leonard Scott, North Korean prisoner of war
Taps was played in honor of those who gave their lives during the Korean War and those who served and have since passed.
