Remains of US soldier who went missing in Korean war laid to rest after 75 years
Summary
The remains of US Army Sgt. Celestino Chavez Jr., who went missing during the Korean War in 1950, were identified using DNA analysis and buried in his hometown of Gallup, New Mexico. His identification came after North Korea returned remains of American soldiers in 2018 following a summit between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.Key Facts
- Sgt. Celestino Chavez Jr. was wounded and went missing near the Chosin Reservoir, North Korea, in November 1950.
- He was reported missing in action three days after being taken to an aid station during an enemy attack.
- The US Army presumed him dead by the end of 1950 due to lack of information about his survival or capture.
- Chavez was awarded the Silver Star posthumously for his bravery while wounded.
- In 2018, after a meeting between President Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un, North Korea sent over 55 boxes of remains to the US.
- The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency identified Chavez’s remains through DNA and other scientific analysis.
- Chavez was officially declared accounted for on April 15, 2025, and was buried with full honors in Gallup, New Mexico, one year later.
- Chavez also earned the Purple Heart and Korean Service Medal with two Bronze Service Stars.
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