Marine Corps Reserve Sgt. Johnson McAfee, Jr., killed during the Korean War, has now been accounted for.
In late November, 1950, McAfee was a member of Company F, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, Fleet Marine Force fighting against units of the Chinese People’s Volunteer Forces (CPVF) in North Korea. McAfee was killed in action in the vicinity of the Chosin Reservoir at the Marine outpost known as Fox Hill. Following his death, McAfee was buried alongside others at the base of Fox Hill prior to the evacuation of the outpost.
Interment services are pending; more details will be released 7-10 days prior to scheduled funeral services.
DPAA is grateful to the Department of Veterans Affairs for their partnership in this mission.
McAfee’s name is recorded on the Walls of the Missing at an American Battle Monuments Commission site along with the others who are missing from the Korean War. A rosette will be placed next to his name to indicate he has been accounted for.
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