April 19, 2018

DPAA 2nd Quarter 2018 Update

WASHINGTON — 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

April 18, 2018

Airman Killed During World War II Accounted For (Politte, V.)

WASHINGTON — Army Air Forces Staff Sgt. Vincent L. Politte, killed during World War II, has now been accounted for. In the summer of 1943, Politte served as a gunner with the 345th Bombardment Squadron (Heavy),

April 18, 2018

Soldier Missing From World War II Accounted For (Walker, J.)

WASHINGTON — Army Pfc. John H. Walker, missing from World War II, has now been accounted for. On Nov. 24, 1944, Walker was a member of Company E, 2nd Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, when

April 18, 2018

USS Oklahoma Sailor Killed During World War II Accounted For (Kelley, J.)

WASHINGTON — Navy Seaman 2nd Class Joe M. Kelley, killed during the attack on the USS Oklahoma in World War II, has now been accounted for.On Dec. 7, 1941, Kelley was assigned to the USS Oklahoma, which was

April 18, 2018

Marine Killed During World War II Accounted For (Drumheiser, C.)

WASHINGTON — Marine Corps Pfc. Clarence E. Drumheiser, killed during World War II, has now been accounted for.In November 1943, Drumheiser was assigned to Company D, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine