A new memorial interpretive center has opened in Wilsonville. Soldiers, sailors, airmen and women who served in the Korean War were there to share their stories.
WILSONVILLE, Ore. — Work on the new Oregon Korean War Interpretive Center started back in 2020, funded by donations, including gifts from the government of South Korea.
The center features artifacts from battles, interactive maps and stories of combat from Oregon veterans.
Walter Fultz was just 17 when he joined the Navy back in 1950. He headed off to serve in the Korean War with no idea what was ahead of him.
On Saturday, he was honored alongside other Korean War veterans with the opening of an interpretive center in Wilsonville.
“People need to know the sacrifice of all the families and Americans who died to keep this country safe,” Fultz shared.
The interpretive center is next to the Oregon Korean War Memorial and features 24 personal video testimonials from veterans, such as Dr. …
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