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John A Walko

Coverage of John A Walko in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: May 25 · 15:09 UTCMost recent: May 25 · 15:09 UTC
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US Armyorganization2Battle of Aachentopic2Germanyplace2Pittsburgh airportplace1Commodore, Pennsylvaniaplace1DNA analysistopic1Pennsylvaniaplace1Commodoreplace1veteran’s motorcycle grouporganization1
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  • WORLDMay 25 · 15:09 UTCGUARDIAN US
    Remains of US soldier killed in WWII returned to Pennsylvania after 80 years

    The remains of John A Walko, a US Army Pfc who died during the Battle of Aachen in WWII, were returned to his Pennsylvania hometown 80 years later after DNA analysis confirmed his identity. A veteran’s motorcycle group escorted the remains from Pittsburgh airport to Commodore, Pennsylvania.

  • WORLDMay 25 · 15:09 UTCTHE GUARDIAN WORLD
    Remains of US soldier killed in WWII returned to Pennsylvania after 80 years

    The remains of US Army Pfc John A Walko, killed in the 1944 Battle of Aachen during WWII, were identified through DNA analysis and returned to his Pennsylvania hometown after 80 years. A veteran’s motorcycle group escorted the remains to Commodore, Pennsylvania, earlier this month.