After nearly 80 years, U.S. Army Air Forces Cpl. Glenn H. Hodak, who went missing during World War II, has been accounted for. The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced the identification, bringing closure to a long-unanswered question for his family.
In March 1945, Hodak was serving as a gunner aboard a B-29 Superfortress operating over Japan. During a mission, the aircraft was shot down, and Hodak was initially listed as missing in action. The crash site and surrounding area were difficult to access at the time, hindering immediate recovery efforts.
Over the years, the DPAA continued to investigate the case, searching for clues and potential remains. Recent advancements in DNA analysis, combined with meticulous examination of historical records and recovered artifacts, allowed scientists to positively identify Hodak's remains.
The identification of Cpl. Hodak is a testament to the DPAA's ongoing commitment to accounting for all missing service members. His name will be removed from the list of those missing, and his family will finally be able to provide him with a proper burial and lasting memorial. The DPAA continues its mission to bring home all missing Americans, ensuring that their sacrifices are never forgotten.
WWII Airman Shot Down Over Japan Identified After Decades
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced the identification of U.S. Army Air Forces Cpl. Glenn H. Hodak, who went missing during World War II. Hodak was a gunner on a B-29 Superfortress that crashed in Japan in March 1945. He was initially listed as missing in action after the crash. Advanced DNA analysis and historical records helped identify Hodak's remains, bringing closure to his family after nearly eight decades.
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