Oct. 17, 2017

Marine Killed During World War II Accounted For (Tolson, D.)

Marine Corps Pfc. Donald R. Tolson, killed during the battle of Tarawa in World War II, has now been accounted for. In November 1943, Tolson was assigned to Company F, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marines, 2nd

Oct. 12, 2017

USS Oklahoma Sailor Killed During World War II Accounted For (Head, H.)

Navy Seaman 2nd Class Harold L. Head, killed during the attack on the USS Oklahoma in World War II, has now been accounted for.On Dec. 7, 1941, Head was assigned to the USS Oklahoma, which was moored

Oct. 12, 2017

Sailor Killed During World War II Accounted For (Murphy, T.)

Navy Reserve Pharmacist’s Mate 2nd Class Thomas J. Murphy, killed during World War II, has now been accounted for.In November 1943, Murphy was assigned to Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 8th

Oct. 11, 2017

World War II Airman who prompted viral video to be laid to rest in Florida

ARLINGTON, Virginia —

When World War II ended, 1st Lt. George W. Betchley of Yonkers, New York, was included among the roster of more than 83,000 U.S. service members listed as missing in action. But as Betchley is laid to rest later this week in Florida, he will be remembered as an American hero and as the central figure of a viral video made more than 70 years after he gave his life for his country.

Oct. 10, 2017

Soldier Captured During The Korean War Accounted For (Lejeune, K.)

Army Sgt. Kermit J. Lejeune, captured during the Korean War, has now been accounted for.In late November 1950, Lejeune was a member of Company K, 3rd Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry