Marine Corps Reserve Pfc. Donald E. Eichschlag, killed during the Korean War, has now been accounted for.
In late November, 1950, Eichschlag was a member of Company D, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, Fleet Marine Force fighting against repeated Chinese Communist Forces (CCF) assaults in the area surrounding Yudam-ni, North Korea. Eichschlag was reported to be killed in action on Nov. 28, 1950 during the fight over Hill 1250. When the Marines began a movement to regroup south at Hagaru-ri, search and recovery operations in the area were not possible.
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.
Eichschlag’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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