Korean War Veteran Webinar –

KDVA hosted a webinar featuring Korean War Veterans and family members as we commemorate the start of the Korean War.

Participating Korean War Veterans and Family Members include:

  • Earl Goodall, Korean War Veteran, 45th Infantry Division

  • Bob Grandfield, Korean War Veteran, 7th Infantry Regiment

  • Jorge Mercado, Grandson of Manuel Mercado Korean War Veteran, 65th Infantry Regiment

  • Moderator Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Bernard Champoux, Former Commanding General, Eighth Army

  • Mr. Goodall, how did your service in Korea influence what you did once you came home?

  • What can you tell us about that experience and your service in the Korean War?

  • What are some memories of going from home to Korea and then the frontlines?

  • Korean War Veteran Webinar – Korean (Full Video)

  • Korean War Veteran Webinar – English (Full Video)

  • Questions from the Audience

  • Jorge, I read about the incredible connections that you made with your grandfather’s old unit while researching about your grandfather. Please tell us about this.

  • What are some words of wisdom you give to your children and grandchildren about giving back? And was that influenced at all by your service in Korea?

  • What was it like to find out that he fought in the Korean War, and how did that change your perception of him?