Army and Wars Related Directory

The Beginning - The Texas Lone Star Chapter was started by two men who wanted to find other Korean Veterans, and bring them together.  These two men, Nat Young and Joe Coyle, worked hard, and succeeded.  The membership has grown month by month, year by year, to over 650 members in 1998.

The Petition for a Chapter Charter was filed January 31, 1991 and approved February 13, 1991.  There were 15 members listed on the petition.  The Lone Star Chapter is a Non-Profit, Texas Corporation, incorporated in the State of Texas on February 11, 1951.  The chapter is exempt from federal taxes by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(19) organization, August 17, 1992.  The Texas Lone Star Chapter, qualifying as an Exempt Organization, is further exempt from State of Texas Franchise taxes and state and local Sales Taxes.

The Purpose of the Texas Lone Star Chapter is to remind the people of the sacrifices made by men and women who served in the armed services during the Korean War.  To find the truth about the MIA’s and POW’s, still listed as not returned, or missing in action.  To help and support the wounded and disabled American Veterans of the Korean War.  To motivate partriotism amongst the American People and to raise their awareness of the Korean War and those who served in it.

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The Korea Veterans Association of Canada (KVA) embodies the spirit of comradeship that was developed during the Korean War and the years that followed.

KVA is comprised primarily of members who served in the Canadian Armed Forces (Navy, Army, Air Force) in Korea during the 1950-1953 war and on peacekeeping duties in Korea from 1953 to 1955. Korea veterans who served with United Nations Forces from other countries as well as certain ancillary units are also eligible for membership (see Membership page).

At present there are 53 branches (units) across Canada. Each unit elects its own executive and most meet on a monthly basis except during the summer. KVA is divided geographically into five regions – Atlantic, Quebec, Ontario, Prairie and Pacific. Each region elects its own executive. At the national level the organization is governed by the National Council.  National Council is comprised of the National President, National Vice-President, National Immediate Past President,  five Regional Presidents,  and appointed National committee chairmen.

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