After more than seven decades, Army Corporal Albert J. Estrada, who went missing during the Korean War, has been accounted for. The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) made the announcement, bringing a sense of closure to Estrada's family. At just 17 years old, Estrada was assigned to the 7th Infantry Division and fought in the Battle of Chosin Reservoir, a particularly harsh and deadly engagement in November 1950.
The Battle of Chosin Reservoir pitted United Nations forces against overwhelming numbers of Chinese People's Volunteer Army troops in freezing conditions. Many soldiers were killed or went missing during the intense fighting. Estrada was among those declared missing in action.
Over the years, the DPAA has been working diligently to identify the remains of fallen soldiers from past conflicts. Through advanced forensic techniques and historical research, they were able to positively identify Estrada's remains. The identification process involved comparing dental records, anthropological analysis, and DNA testing. Estrada will be returned to his family for burial with full military honors, marking the end of a long and difficult chapter.
Korean War Soldier Accounted For After 74 Years
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced that Army Corporal Albert J. Estrada, missing since the Korean War, has been accounted for. Estrada, only 17 years old, was a member of the 7th Infantry Division. He participated in the brutal Battle of Chosin Reservoir in 1950. His remains were identified, bringing closure to his family after decades of uncertainty.
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