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Sept. 13, 2018

Soldier Killed During World War II Accounted For (Ashley, F.)

Army Pfc. Fred W. Ashley, killed during World War II, was accounted for on August 27.In May 1945, Ashley was a member of Troop C, 2nd Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Group, on a

Sept. 7, 2018

DPAA Families/VSO/MSO Quarterly Call and Update (Thursday, July 19, 2018, 2:00 PM)

Summary: Keeping the families of our missing as well as veterans informed is a primary objective of the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency's (DPAA) mission. This update is intended to provide an

Aug. 28, 2018

Marine Killed During World War II Accounted For (Murphy, R.)

Marine Corps Reserve Staff Sgt. Richard J. Murphy, killed during World War II, was accounted for on July 25.On June 15, 1944, Murphy was a member of 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, which

Aug. 28, 2018

Marine Killed During World War II Accounted For (Carlsen, H.)

Marine Corps Reserve Tech Sgt. Harry A. Carlsen, killed during World War II, was accounted for on June 4, 2018.In November 1943, Carlsen was assigned to Company A, 2nd Amphibian Tractor Battalion, 2nd

Aug. 28, 2018

USS Oklahoma Sailor Killed During World War II Accounted For (Shelden, E.)

Navy Fire Controlman Edward J. Shelden, killed during the attack on the USS Oklahoma in World War II, was accounted for on July 26, 2018.On Dec. 7, 1941, Shelden was assigned to the USS Oklahoma,

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