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Okinawan bone digger searches for remains from WWII battle

As a volunteer cave digger, Takamatsu Gushiken has unearthed the remains of several hundred people killed in one of the bloodiest battles of World War II.

2 months ago

Remains of Civil War veterans found in funeral home’s storage

For decades, the cremated remains of more than two dozen American Civil War veterans languished in storage facilities.

6 months ago

Remains of Bataan Death March POW returned home

U.S. Army Air Forces Pvt. 1st Class Charles R. Powers was held at the Cabanatuan prison camp where more than 2,500 POWs died.

10 months ago

Officials didn’t properly track organs of deceased troops, report says

Military officials did not effectively manage the retention and handling of organs reviewed during forensic examinations, according to a new report.

By Jonathan Lehrfeld

14 months ago

US historians identify a New Mexico soldier killed during WWII

Army Pvt. Homer Mitchell is one of nearly 160 service members identified over the past year as part of an effort by the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency.

17 months ago

Remains of WWII heavy bomber gunner identified decades after his death

Staff Sgt. Franklin P. Hall was identified in July by scientists who used anthropological and DNA analysis, military officials said.

18 months ago