See photos of Korean War veterans being honored by Nebraska
Nebraska presented more than 80 Korean War veterans with recognition medals in honor of their service at a ceremony on July 24, 2026, at Memorial Stadium.
Gov. Jim Pillen presents 97-year-old retired Army Cpl. Fred Benesch with a recognition coin on Friday during a Korean War Veterans Armistice Day program at Memorial Stadium. “We’re glad to get a little recognition—proud to be here,” Benesch said.
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen presents Army veteran Warren Williams with his coin on Friday, July 24, 2026, during a Korean War Veterans Armistice Day program at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln. Governor Jim Pillen, Nebraska Department of Veterans’ Affairs (NDVA) Director John Hilgert, and Republic of Korea Consul General in Chicago Sangwoo Hong presented the veterans with recognition coins from the state in addition to remarks, a moment of remembrance, a proclamation and the singing of national anthems for both countries.
Nebraska Department of Veterans’ Affairs President John Hilgert speaks on Friday, July 24, 2026, during a Korean War Veterans Armistice Day program at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln. Governor Jim Pillen, Nebraska Department of Veterans’ Affairs (NDVA) Director John Hilgert, and Republic of Korea Consul General in Chicago Sangwoo Hong presented the veterans with recognition coins from the state in addition to remarks, a moment of remembrance, a proclamation and the singing of national anthems for both countries.
Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen presents a coin to a veteran on Friday, July 24, 2026, during a Korean War Veterans Armistice Day program at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln. Governor Jim Pillen, Nebraska Department of Veterans’ Affairs (NDVA) Director John Hilgert, and Republic of Korea Consul General in Chicago Sangwoo Hong presented the veterans with recognition coins from the state in addition to remarks, a moment of remembrance, a proclamation and the singing of national anthems for both countries.
Members of the Nebraska Korean Association Choir hold U.S. and Korean flags on Friday, July 24, 2026, during a Korean War Veterans Armistice Day program at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln. Governor Jim Pillen, Nebraska Department of Veterans’ Affairs (NDVA) Director John Hilgert, and Republic of Korea Consul General in Chicago Sangwoo Hong presented the veterans with recognition coins from the state in addition to remarks, a moment of remembrance, a proclamation and the singing of national anthems for both countries.
Republic of Korea Consul General in Chicago Sangwoo Hong speaks on Friday, July 24, 2026, during a Korean War Veterans Armistice Day program at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln. Governor Jim Pillen, Nebraska Department of Veterans’ Affairs (NDVA) Director John Hilgert, and Republic of Korea Consul General in Chicago Sangwoo Hong presented the veterans with recognition coins from the state in addition to remarks, a moment of remembrance, a proclamation and the singing of national anthems for both countries.
Korean War veteran Harold Miller examines a recognition coin he received from the state during a program at Memorial Stadium.
On Friday, 82 Korean War veterans were honored by the State of Nebraska for their military service.
