Monument Details

Private Kenneth Shadrick Memorial -34th Infantry Regiment

Details:

On the opposite side of Highway 1 from the Task Force Smith Memorial. Marker

A small stone stele marking the site where Private Kenneth Shadrick died from machine gun fire while engaging a North Korean tank with a bazooka. Shadrick is considered among the first American casualties of the Korean War. He served in the 34th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division.

Monument Text:

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Commemorates:

People:

Kenneth R. Shadrick

Units:

1st Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment

24th Infantry Division

34th Infantry Regiment

34th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division

United States Army

Wars:

Korean War