AII POW-MIA InterNetwork

News-Info-Alerts

To: ALL

From: Andi Wolos & Bob Necci

(POW-MIA InterNetwork)

Re: Remains - North Korea

Date: July 27, 2001

"Possible Remains of Soldier Found

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) -- Korean War-era remains thought to be those of a U.S. soldier were flown to an Army laboratory in Hawaii Friday for identification, the U.S. military command in Seoul said.

A 20-minute ceremony was held in Seoul's Yongsan Garrison before the metal coffin containing the remains was sent to the airport for a journey home, said Kim Yong-kyu, a U.S. military spokesman.

The remains were found by a South Korean villager on a beach near Taean, about 155 miles southwest of Seoul, on Monday.

A U.S. dog tag, a 1951 map in English and other items found indicate that the remains belonged to a U.S. soldier killed during the 1950-53 Korean War, South Korean officials said earlier.

The United States fought on South Korea's side in the Korean War. About 37,000 U.S. troops are still stationed in South Korea as a deterrent against communist North Korea."

Peruse More InterNetwork Notices

Peruse Older InterNetwork Notices

DISCLAIMER: The content of this message is the sole responsibility of the originator. Posting of this message to the POW-MIA InterNetwork© does not show AII POW-MIA endorsement. It is provided so you may make an informed decision. AIIPOWMIAI is not associated in any capacity with any United States Government agency or entity, nor with any non-governmental organization.
COPYRIGHT NOTICE: In accordance with Title 17 U. S. C. Section 107, any copyrighted work in this message is distributed under fair use without profit or payment to those who have expressed a prior interest in receiving the included information for nonprofit research and educational purposes only. [Ref. http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/17/107.shtml ]
AII POW-MIA does not endorse any offsite material, organization or individual. For information purposes only.

The opinions expressed on this site are those of
Advocacy and Intelligence Index for Prisoners of War - Missing in Action.
If you have any questions or comments, please e-mail us at the above address.