Fallen Korean War Soldier Brought Home in Dignified Transfer at McGhee Tyson Airport

Fallen Korean War soldier brought home in dignified transfer at McGhee Tyson Airport

ALCOA, Tenn. (WATE) — A U.S. Army soldier who died in action during the Korean War returned to America on Friday more than 75 years after his death. A dignified transfer ceremony took place at McGhee Tyson Airport for Private First Class John Henry "Sonny" Moore. Family members, honor guard members, and patriot riders were [...]

Sonny Came Home: Korean War soldier from Coeburn laid to rest

On this Memorial Day weekend, a family in Wise County is finally welcoming home a soldier who was killed in action during the Korean War. Private First Class John Henry “Sonny” Moore was 19-years-old when he was reported missing after his death in September of 1950 in South Korea. His remains were found in 2022 then identified by the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency. Moore received a police escort from Knoxville to Coeburn where he was laid to …