This site has over 1,500 pages of stories and photographs of our servicemen and women and their relationship with the children of that war torn nation.

The Korean War National Museum is partnered with the Korean War Children’s Memorial Project to honor the American servicemen and women who, during the Korean War and the years following, rendered compassionate humanitarian aid to the children of that war torn nation. It is estimated that US forces in Korea saved the lives of over 10,000 children and helped sustain over 50,000 in more than 400 orphanages built or repaired by the servicemen. With an income averaging less than $100 a month they contributed over two million dollars in those war years. They called for help from family, neighbors and friends back home which resulted in the shipment to Korea of thousands of tons of material aid such as toys, tools, medicines, food, clothing and other items for the children and their caregivers.

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A small South Korean child sits alone in street, after elements of the 1st Marine Division and South Korean Marines invade the city of Inchon, in offensive launched against the North Korean Forces in that area. (US Army Photo by PFC Ronald L. Hancock (SK), Jacksonville, Fl.)

“My best combat shot” FEC-50-8389 was taken at Inchon, Korea, September 16, 1950. Camera used Pace Maker F/11, 1/200, on pan press. Sfc Barnes, a motion picture cameraman and I were looking through Inchon, Korea for pictures when we saw some marines detaining some North Korean POW’s. As we started to take picture, we heard a child crying and saw a better picture. The results appear in this picture, which I call “All Alone.”