Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3278 and the Ladies and Men’s Auxiliary will observe the signing of the Korean Armistice on 11 July, 6:00 PM at the VFW Post at 2300 Stephen F. Austin. The Post will award The Commenrative Korean Service Medal  to Sergeant First Class (Ret) A. J. Pepper USA Retired.

SFC Pepper was wounded in the defense of Korea and awarded the Order of the Purple Heart. The United States involvement officially lasted over 3 years with forces still stationed there to prevent more hostilities.

The public is invited to attend.