Throughout the Korean War, 146 U.S. troops received the Medal of Honor.
About 36,574 U.S. service members died in the Korean War.
Important Figures and Events of the Korean War
Korean War dates: June 25, 1950, to July 27, 1953.
Inchon Landing (Sept. 15, 1950): Led by Gen. MacArthur, U.S. and South Korean forces land at the port of Inchon, forcing the North Korean Army to retreat up the Korean peninsula.
Operation Ripper (March 1951): The fourth and final Battle of Seoul. The battle began with the largest artillery strike of the war. The capital of Seoul was liberated on March 14, 1951.
Battle of Heartbreak Ridge (September to October 1951): A monthlong battle with a massive amount of artillery and airstrikes.