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Athens World War II soldier laid to rest 82 years after death
A World War II soldier from Athens has finally been laid to rest, 82 years after his death. The burial brings long-delayed closure for the serviceman's family and community, decades after he was killed in the war. Local outlets in Ohio are covering the ceremony honoring the fallen soldier, whose remains were only recently identified and returned home for a proper military funeral.
Why now: The identification and return of a long-lost soldier's remains decades after World War II is a rare, emotionally resonant story of closure for a family and community.
Athens, OhioUnited States ArmyWorld War II
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- Athens World War II soldier laid to rest 82 years after death · News and Sentinel
- Athens World War II soldier laid to rest 82 years after death · mariettatimes.com
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