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I Can't Believe It's Been 50 Years ! Welcome to the home page of the 409th Engineer Brigade. It has been put together by a few of us who remain - as a memorial for the descendants of those who served. This was a reserve unit and quite a few members were draftees, but some were regular army and national guard. Many were volunteers and came from all walks of life, but all served whatever their political convictions. The 409th was a major subordinate command under the 2nd Logistical Command and furnished supply and logistics for many subordinate units. There are as many stories to be told as there were members. We will post those stories as they are contributed. We hope to provide a record of those who served for the perusal of descendants who would like to know how and where they served. If you have any material you would like to contribute, please sign the guest book and leave your contact information or email the webmaster.
About the Flag: The 50th Anniversary of the Korean War Commemoration Flag is symbolic of the unified effort of the United States, the Republic of Korea and our allies to stop communist aggression on the Korean peninsula 50 years ago. The light blue and white streamer that runs through the center of the flag is the U.N. Battle Streamer. The 22 stars represent the 22 allied nations that fought side-by-side to save South Korea. The words "Freedom is not Free" were added by our veterans who, more than anyone else, know the great price of liberty. The flag is in both the English and Korean (Hangul) languages. In the center is the "Tae Guk" symbol from the South Korean flag, familiar to many as the symbol for the philosophy of Yin and Yang. In Korea, known as Eum and Yang, the symbol stands for peace and harmony. South Korea has adopted this as their official commemoration flag. The Institute of Heraldry assisted the United States of America Korean War Commemoration Committee with the design of the flag. A major goal of the Commemoration is to see this flag displayed by Commemoration Partners throughout communities all across the Nation to honor and thank the veterans of the Korean War, their families and next of kin of those who were lost.
If you have any problems on this website, please email: webmaster@castle409.org
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All photos copyright 2003 Don Endres - All Rights Reserved. THIS PAGE WAS LAST UPDATED ON
04/27/2003
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