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A WWII soldier buried as 'Unknown' has been identified 81 years after his death by forensic scientists who used DNA and other methods.
On the grounds of an elementary school in a small Philippine village, the fuse was lit on one of the worst war crimes of the 20th century while at the same time setting in motion one of the greatest survival stories in US military history.
The last letter River Forest residents Fred and Anna Jannisch received from their son, Corporal Fred Jannisch, indicated that he was feeling “pretty good.” Writing from the Philippines, he complimented the Army cooks for making rice somewhat palatable three times a day but complained about the exorbitant cost of cigarettes. “I don’t know how long I’m going to be here, nor does anyone else for that matter, but we all do know that it can’t last forever and we’re bound to be home sometime and you can bet your life that we’ll all be looking forward to that day,” he wrote.
Paul Kerchum remained unyielding to challenges during his lifetime of service and dedication to his country, his family, and his faith. He was born in Januar
The men’s team beat out 18 other teams for first place, with an average time of 5:24:01. The women’s team, the only team in the Female Heavy division, clocked an average time of 7:39:13.