George is often asked to speak or set up exhibits at different events and locations. He can present at schools, community centers and fairs. George has a vast collection of memorabilia from the Korean War time period.
Read some quotes below made by attendees of his engagements.
"It was the most complete, best preserved collection I had seen."
"Your presentation left our military history loving audience unusually quiet and with hardly a question at the end. We were all very respectfully awestruck!"
"George Matta's remarkable collection, and the story of both his and his father's service, are a reminder to all of us today that we stand on the shoulders of giants who sacrificed immensely to defend our nation. George's presentation will leave you with an overwhelming sense of gratitude towards all who have answered that call of duty."
Best of luck with your website and future endeavors!
"George J. Matta Jr. has captivated the memoir of his father's distinguished career through his collection of memorabilia documenting his father's struggle and survival as a POW in the Korean War for over two years. Sgt George J. Matta is a brave American patriot whose service should never be forgotten, nor that of the other POWs from all wars."
George's Schedule of Exhibits and Speaking Engagements
George has a calendar of his exhibits and his speaking engagements. You can see the places he has been or his future events.
You can also request George speak at an event or bring his display of Korean War memorabilia.
Inventory of Items for Exhibits
- Poster outlining my father’s service in World War II as part of the 96th Division, 2nd Battalion, 382nd Regiment, Company H
- Binder of documents and photos from his service in World War II
- My father’s medals including the Bronze Star and Purple Heart
- My father’s 2nd Division, 38th Regiment, Company D flag from the Korean War (Framed)
- The Western Union telegrams my mother received notifying her of his MIA, then later POW status (Framed)
- My father’s testimony in front of the Senate War Atrocity Committee on Korean War Atrocities
- Letters written to my father from then Senator John F. Kennedy, Senator Herman Welker and Senator Charles Potter (In desktop display)
- Photographs from my father’s experiences
- Photo of my father from his first stop home in a medical facility in Japan (Framed)
- Copies of the Warrior newsletter that the division provided to the soldiers (Framed)
- Sign given to spectators of 2 parades my father was the Grand Marshal for (Framed)
- The rosaries my father risked his life to retain when North Korean soldiers tried to take it away
- Photo of my father with Rocky Marciano (childhood friend) and Jersey “Joe” Wolcott at the weigh-in before their championship fight. This occurred within days of my father’s return. He and my mother were personally invited to attend by Rocky. (Framed)
- Many other newspaper articles and photos (In 3 ring binders)
- Many letters and cards written to my father upon his release from families all around the world asking about information on their loved ones (In 3 ring binders)
- Many letters and cards exchanged between my mother and father during his imprisonment (In 3 ring binders)
- Articles from two different newspapers who serialized his story in the 1970s (Framed)