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Missing Korean War soldier identified, buried with honors after 66 years
by Jennifer CruzFor more than six decades, the remains of Cpl. Luis Torres were buried and named “Unknown” but DNA analysis helped to positively identify him last year.
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Famous WWII fighter pilot dies at 94
by Jennifer CruzRobert Hoover became a prisoner of war after his plane was shot down during World War II, but made a daring escape by stealing a German fighter plane.
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Bergdahl faces charge rarely used by military
by Jennifer CruzBergdahl is charged with misbehavior before the enemy, which comes with a much higher potential punishment than the desertion charge alone.
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95-year-old WWII vet, POW honored at Purple Heart ceremony over 70 years later
by Jennifer CruzAlthough Earl “Bo” Cline received his medals in the mail after returning home, he never had a proper ceremony, and one group wanted to change that.
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Korean War POW laid to rest more than 60 years after his death
by Jennifer CruzCpl. C.G. Bolden's widow was informed of his death shortly after it occurred in 1951, but it wasn't until this past December that Bolden's remains were positively identified and he was finally buried over the weekend.
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US soldier missing in Vietnam since 1964 to be buried with full military honors (VIDEO)
by Jennifer CruzNearly 50 years after his plane was shot down by enemy fire in Vietnam, the remains of a United States soldier have been identified and he will finally be laid to rest this weekend at Arlington National Cemetery.
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