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DPAA In The News

News 2 | Sept. 16, 2024

Defense agency accounts for 700th missing service member from Korean War

The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced last week that it has identified the 700th service member listed as missing from the Korean War. More than 7,400 remain missing.

Army Cpl. Billie Charles Driver, 18, of Dallas was identified by the DPAA on Sept. 9. Driver, a member of the 1st Calvary Division, died Sept. 5, 1950, in the Battle of the Pusan Perimeter.

“This is an incredible milestone,” said Kelly McKeague, DPAA director, “It is reflective of the talent and dedication of the Department of Defense personnel who are dutifully serve this sacred mission.”

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