Korean War soldier listed as missing in action for 70 years receives flyover salute during Wisconsin burial
A Wisconsin native killed in action during the Korean War received a flyover salute on July 25 from Wisconsin Army National Guard helicopters during his burial, nearly 70 years after going missing in action in 1950. United States Army Cpl. Francis J. Rochon served as a member of Company C, 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division during the Korean War. On September 1, 1950, near Changnyeong, South Korea, he was reported as missing in action. The U.S. Army officially declared Rochon deceased December 31, 1953, and confirmed his remains non-recoverable January 16, 1956. Nearly 70 years later...
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