Gov. Beshear Orders Flags to Half-Staff Monday in Honor of Kentucky Soldier Who Died in Korean War

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Oct. 18, 2024) - Gov. Andy Beshear has ordered flags at all state buildings to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset Monday, Oct. 21, in honor of a Kentucky soldier who died in the Korean War but whose remains were only identified this spring.

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Raymond E. Hall of Mountain Ash, Kentucky, was a member of Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 19th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division He was killed in a battle with North Korean People's Army forces in July 1950. Read more here.

A graveside service and interment will take place Monday at Calverton National Cemetery in Calverton, New York.

Gov. Beshear encourages all individuals, businesses, organizations and government agencies to join in this tribute. Additional flag status information is available at governor.ky.gov/flag-status.

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