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Northumberland County WWII Veteran Identified by Modern Forensics, Laid to Rest 75+ Years After His Death

Debby Hudson
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It's been almost 80 years since Army Private Horace H. Middleton was killed in action during World War II. Now, after being identified using modern forensic techniques, the fallen soldier is returning home to Northumberland County.

WITF’s Robby Brod has more on Middleton's long-awaited homecoming.

(Original air-date: 4/19/23)

Robby Brod is WITF's Democracy Beat Reporter covering mis/disinformation and the harm they cause communities across Pennsylvania.