The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency is utilizing new DNA matching technology to positively identify soldiers who were killed or went missing in action during World War II. Director Kelly McKeague discusses how these discoveries bring closure and honor to the families of fallen soldiers.
In 1944, nearly 73,000 U.S. troops landed in Normandy, facing a gruesome battle that resulted in over 2,500 soldiers being killed or going missing in action. Many of these soldiers remain unidentified to this day. However, thanks to advancements in DNA technology, the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency has been able to make positive identifications of at least seven soldiers who lost their lives on D-Day.
These discoveries hold great significance for the families of these soldiers, providing them with the closure they deserve after years of waiting for answers. Through their efforts, the agency is able to give families a sense of peace by confirming the identity of their loved ones who made the ultimate sacrifice on D-Day.
The impact of these discoveries goes beyond just identifying soldiers; it allows families to finally have closure and to honor the memories of their loved ones who fought and died on D-Day. The work being done by the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency is crucial in ensuring that the sacrifices made by these soldiers are never forgotten, and that their legacy lives on through those they left behind.
