U.S. ID's remains of WWII soldier from iconic "Merrill's Marauders"
Summary
The U.S. military identified the remains of Joseph Gala, a Massachusetts soldier who went missing in Burma in 1944 while serving with Merrill’s Marauders. Forensic and historical evidence helped identify him, and he is scheduled to be buried in his hometown on Thursday.Key Facts
- Gala was 21 when he died and was declared killed in action on July 14, 1944.
- He went missing during a mission near Mankrin in what is now Myanmar.
- Gala served with the 5307th Composite Unit, known as Merrill’s Marauders.
- The unit captured the Myitkyina airstrip on May 17, 1944, after five major battles and 30 minor ones.
- Gala’s remains were among unidentified remains transferred to the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Honolulu.
- Scientists identified Gala using dental and forensic tests, anthropological evidence, and information about the circumstances of his disappearance.
- The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency said Gala will be buried in Lynn, Massachusetts, on Thursday.
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