Korean War Memorial, (sculpture).

Korean War Memorial, (sculpture).

Ludwig, Barbara L., sculptor.

Chang, Al, photographer. (copy after)

Joel Meisner & Company, Inc., founder.

Korean War Memorial, (sculpture).

Battle of Heartbreak Ridge, (sculpture).

1991. Dedicated July 5, 1992.

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Relief: bronze; Base: granite; Foundation: brick.

Overall: approx. 5 x 20 x 5 ft.

(On left side of base, incised lettering:) Len Totoro (On small shaft for eagle, vertically:) 38TH PARALLEL (On bronze plaques on front of base:) (Above relief:) DEDICATED TO THE MEN AND WOMEN WHO SERVED IN THE KOREAN WAR. 1950-1953 (Left side:) "THE FORGOTTEN WAR"/The Korean War left an enormous/legacy that has changed the very/course of the world. The/struggle not only saved the/southern half of the Korean/peninsula from Communist/despotism, but also set it on the/road toward democracy. (Right side:) 54,246 AMERICANS DEAD/103,284 AMERICANS WOUNDED/8,377 AMERICANS MISSING IN ACTION/A victory "forgotten" by history/remembered forever by those who/sacrificed in battle, and those at/home who suffered the loss of/loved ones. unsigned

A square relief plaque is mounted on the front of a granite wall. On top of the wall is a small tapered shaft topped by a bronze eagle with wings spread. The relief image, taken from an Al Chang photograph known as " The Battle of Heartbreak Ridge," depicts three soldiers dressed in Army fatigues huddled together on a muddy hillside. One man is curled up in the arms of another, his head resting on his comrades chest. A third soldier is seated to their proper right with knees drawn up to his chest, wearing a helmet and sunglasses. He holds a letter or document in his lap with both hands. The dog tag of a dead comrade dangles from his finger. A lone helmet rests on the ground in front of him. Commemorative bronze plaques flank the relief. The sculpture is surrounded closely by low bushes.

History -- United States -- Korean War

Portrait male -- Anderson, Glen -- Full length

Portrait male -- Torres, Randy -- Full length

Figure group -- Male

Occupation -- Military -- Soldier

Dress -- Uniform -- Military Uniform

Dress -- Accessory -- Jewelry

Dress -- Accessory -- Helmet

Object -- Written Matter -- Letter

Animal -- Bird -- Eagle

Outdoor Sculpture -- New York -- Huntington

Administered by Huntington Historical Society, Box 506, Huntington, New York 11743

Located Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial Building, Route 25A, Huntington, New York

The sculpture was conceived and spearheaded by Huntington resident Len Totora, a former combat photographer who worked side by side with Al Chang. Chang's 1950 photograph, known as "The Battle of Heartbreak Ridge," was the inspiration for the relief. Glen Anderson and Randy Torres modeled for the artist. The relief was cast by Joel Meisner & Company of Farmingdale, New York. IAS files contain a related article from the Times-Beacon Newspaper, North Shore Leisure section, July 2, 1992, pg. C5-C6.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, New York survey, 1993.

Times-Beacon Newspaper, North Shore Leisure section, July 2, 1992, pg. C5.

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