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Korea Vietnam Memorial to celebrate anniversary

The Korea/Vietnam Memorial Inc. will celebrate the 13th anniversary of the dedication of the U.S. Armed Forces Plaza 2 p.m. April 29 in the Community Services Center of Lehigh Carbon Community College, Schnecksville.

This year’s program will focus on the Centennial of World War I.

Lehigh Valley residents from the U.S. Army’s 314th Infantry, 79th Division in World War I, who gave the ultimate sacrifice, will be honored.

Their names will be engraved on a granite section in the plaza.

Guest speaker will be Kris Smith, a member of the board of directors of the Descendants and Friends of the 314th.

There will also be a presentation about Camp Crane, which was located on the Allentown Fairgrounds as an ambulance training site during World War I.

Jewish War Veterans of the United States of America, Post 239, Allentown, will place a bench in the plaza to honor the organization’s history.

The Borinqueneers 65th IRMC & BCGM CNC will also be presenting a bench as a tribute to the unit.

Fifteen veterans will be honored as personalized pavers will be placed in the plaza walkway.

A reception will follow the program and guests are invited to visit the plaza to honor all veterans and recognize the new entries.