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Celestino Chavez Jr.

Coverage of Celestino Chavez Jr. in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Apr 20 · 16:01 UTCMost recent: Apr 20 · 16:01 UTC
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US Armyorganization1Gallupplace1New Mexicoplace1Changjin Reservoirplace1Korean Wartopic1
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  • WORLDApr 20 · 16:01 UTCTHE GUARDIAN WORLD
    Remains of US soldier who went missing in Korean war laid to rest after 75 years

    The remains of US Army Sgt. Celestino Chavez Jr., a soldier missing in action since the Korean War, were identified via DNA analysis and buried in Gallup, New Mexico, with full honors and posthumous medals. He was wounded near the Changjin Reservoir in 1950 before being reported missing during an enemy attack.