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

Oct. 5, 2017

Airmen Killed During World War II Accounted For (Brady, J., Chandler, A., Liekhus, J., Shoemaker, R., Younger, B.)

Tech Sgt. John F. Brady, Tech Sgt. Allen A. Chandler, 1st Lt. John H. Liekhus, Staff Sgt. Robert O. Shoemaker and Staff Sgt. Bobby J. Younger have all been accounted for. On Nov. 2, 1944, the Airmen

Oct. 5, 2017

Marine Killed During The Korean War Accounted For (McAfee, J.)

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,