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Korean War soldier killed at 17 buried in Michigan after DNA match
Original: Corporal Vester Hicks Jr., killed in Korea at 17, laid to rest in Michigan after DNA match
Corporal Vester Hicks Jr., who was killed fighting in the Korean War at just 17 years old, has been laid to rest in Michigan decades after his death. His remains were identified through DNA matching, allowing his family to finally give him a proper burial on American soil. The identification highlights ongoing efforts to account for American service members missing from the Korean War, bringing closure to families after more than 70 years.
Why now: The identification of a Korean War soldier's remains through DNA brings long-awaited closure to his family after decades.
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- Corporal Vester Hicks Jr., killed in Korea at 17, laid to rest in Michigan after DNA match · WXYZ 7 News Detroit
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