Irene Casper
Bio
Irene L. Casper married Joseph Casper, a member of the Coast Guard, following his service in Korean War era. During the time of the Korean War, she was still in high school in Toledo, OH, and remembers little more than being worried about her school subjects. Following high school graduation, she worked as a commercial artist in Toledo, OH, and began dating Joe. She and Joe have had the opportunity to visit Korea and she recalls being impressed with the hardworking nature of the Korean people. Both she and Joe are active in the Korean War Veterans Association in the Auburn, NY area.
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Life Changed Little on the Home Front
Irene Casper was a high school student during the Korean War. She recalls there being little changes to her life during the war as she was just focused on graduating and finding a job. She notes that she did have cousins and a brother who joined the service, but personally the war had little effect on her day-to-day life.
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Everyone Serves in Some Capacity
Irene Casper, wife of Korean War Era Veteran Joe Casper, reflects on the idea of the "Forgotten War". She believes things have begun to change. She shares her thoughts on the Korean War Memorial in Auburn, NY, and the men and women who went to war to serve their country.
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