Men and women from Monroe proudly served their country during the Korean War, from June 25, 1950, to July 27, 1953. Those from Monroe who suffered in the conflict included Master Sgt Ray C. Bailey of the U.S. Army, who died in battle on Oct 19, 1952, and Corp. Albert J. Arsenian of the U.S. Army and Sgt. Rudolph C. Wrabel Jr. of the U.S. Marines, who were wounded in battle.