Funeral today for Mass. World War II hero missing for 82 years

'We brought him home': A WWII soldier killed 82 years ago has finally been laid to rest

DNA identified a soldier who served with "Merrill's Marauders" and was killed in World War II at age 21. His remains were buried with full military honors 82 years later.

After more than 80 years, remains of WWII soldier from Lynn returns home to family, community - The Boston Globe

US Army Pvt. Joseph A. Gala was killed in action more than 80 years ago. His niece's DNA helped to identify him and bring him home.

Funeral today for Mass. World War II hero missing for 82 years

A World War II hero from Massachusetts whose remains were missing for more than 80 years after his death will be buried in his native Lynn on Thursday.

RIP, Joseph A. Gala

LYNN — More than eight decades after his death, Pvt. Joseph A. Gala has finally been laid to rest. Gala, a Lynn native killed in action during World War II,…Continue reading — subscribe to unlock the full article.