WASHINGTON –
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced today that U.S. Army Cpl. Joshua Corruth, 20, killed during the Korean War, was accounted for March 13, 2025.
In December 1950, Corruth was a member of Company K, 3rd Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, Eighth U.S. Army. Corruth was reported missing in action on Oct. 8 near Kwang-Ju, Republic of Korea. The Army did not receive any information to indicate Corruth was ever held as a prisoner of war and issued a presumptive finding of death on Dec. 31, 1952. On Jan. 16, 1956, he was declared non-recoverable.
This is an initial release. The complete accounting of Corruth's case will be published once the family receives their full briefing.
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