{"id":6442,"date":"2025-05-11T10:13:54","date_gmt":"2025-05-11T14:13:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/rotc\/?page_id=6442"},"modified":"2025-05-15T10:23:39","modified_gmt":"2025-05-15T14:23:39","slug":"korean-war","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/rotc\/honor-wall\/korean-war\/","title":{"rendered":"Korean War"},"content":{"rendered":"

Picture above: United States soldiers fighting to take the crest of a hill in September 1950. Photo Credit: David Douglas Duncan via NYT<\/a><\/em><\/small><\/p>\n

Terriers in Korea<\/h2>\n

During the Korean War, Boston University\u2019s students, faculty, and alumni answered the call to defend freedom, serving with distinction across the globe. From the frozen hills of Korea to the skies above, they served with unwavering courage, embodying the values of duty and sacrifice. Many gave their lives in the pursuit of victory, leaving behind a legacy of honor that continues to inspire future generations. Their commitment to service reflects the enduring spirit of Terriers\u2014leaders dedicated to a just and free world.<\/p>\n

15<\/strong>\u00a0members of the Boston University community gave their lives fighting in Korea\u2014these are their names:<\/p>\n

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GEN<\/strong> = College of General Education
\nEX<\/strong> = Expected Graduation
\nCLA<\/strong> = College of Liberal Arts<\/div>\n
CBA<\/strong> = College of Business Administration
\nEDU<\/strong> = School of Education
\nPUB<\/strong> = School of Public Relations<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Name<\/th>\nService<\/th>\nRank<\/th>\nHometown<\/th>\nState<\/th>\nClass Year<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Collins, Kent H.<\/a><\/td>\nAir Force<\/td>\nLT<\/td>\nNewton<\/td>\nMA<\/td>\nBUS’52<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Favorite, Lee H.<\/a><\/td>\nAir Force<\/td>\n2LT<\/td>\nWollaston<\/span><\/td>\nMA<\/td>\nex.LIB’50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Flaherty, John F.<\/a><\/td>\nAir Force<\/td>\nSSgt<\/td>\nDorchester<\/td>\nMA<\/td>\nex.GEN’49<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Gourley, Robert J.<\/a><\/td>\nArmy<\/td>\nSGT<\/td>\nWakefield<\/td>\nMA<\/td>\nex.BUS’52 \/ 53<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hazlett, Gerald M.<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nNavy<\/td>\nENS<\/td>\nWalpole<\/td>\nMA<\/td>\nGEN’49<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hirtle, Stanley W.<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nArmy<\/td>\nLTC<\/td>\nMalden<\/td>\nMA<\/td>\nLIB\/26 \/ EDU’33<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Inglis, Robert E.<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nAir Force<\/td>\nLT<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nBUS\/52<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Jones, Arthur O.<\/a><\/td>\nArmy<\/td>\n2LT<\/td>\nWest Newton<\/td>\nMA<\/td>\nEDU’50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Labadini, Joseph E.<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nAir Force<\/td>\n2LT<\/td>\nCambridge<\/td>\nMA<\/td>\nex.EDU’53<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Madden Jr., William F.<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nAir Force<\/td>\nA2C<\/td>\nHudson<\/td>\nMA<\/td>\nex.GEN’51<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
McCarron, James J.<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nNavy<\/td>\nLT<\/td>\nLowell<\/td>\nMA<\/td>\nGEN’49 \/ PUB’51<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
McIntyre, Theodore<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nMarine Corps<\/td>\n1stLt<\/td>\nEast Boston<\/td>\nMA<\/td>\nEDU’51<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Payne Jr., Hildreth L.<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nAir Force<\/td>\nLT<\/td>\nBoston<\/td>\nMA<\/td>\nPUB’49<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Strout Jr., Clifford D.<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nArmy<\/td>\nPFC<\/td>\nCohasset<\/td>\nMA<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Train Jr., John<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nMarine Corps<\/td>\nPFC<\/td>\nSomerville<\/td>\nMA<\/td>\nex.LIB’55<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Some of Boston University\u2019s students, faculty, and alumni were also held as Prisoners of War (POW) or listed as Missing in Action (MIA) during the Korean War. Each of them conducted themselves with the highest ideals of duty, honor, and integrity during their service, and their sacrifice to a grateful nation is never forgotten.<\/p>\n

At least<\/em>\u00a0<\/span>1<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>member of the Boston University community was listed as POW\/MIA in the Korean War:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Name<\/th>\nService<\/th>\nRank<\/th>\nHometown<\/th>\nState<\/th>\nClass Year<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Murray, John R.<\/a><\/td>\nAir Force<\/td>\nCOL (Ret.)<\/td>\nBrookline<\/td>\nMA<\/td>\nex.BUS’49<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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