Push to identify remains of POWS who endured Bataan Death March, hell ships
Families of US prisoners of war are finally getting closure. Specialists have been working to identify remains of those who died in captivity. This effort has led to the identification of several individuals, including a private who served in the Philippines.
The identification process uses advanced techniques. New methods have made it possible to recover and identify remains that were previously unknown. Further details about this ongoing effort are available from the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, which is responsible for accounting for missing US personnel.
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