WWII soldier laid to rest 74 years after death in Netherlands – Stripes

For 74 years, Army Pfc. Willard “Bud” Jenkins was an unknown soldier buried in a cemetery more than 3,500 miles from his West Scranton home.

Thanks to DNA testing, his remains were laid to rest Wednesday less than seven miles from where he grew up.

Source: WWII soldier laid to rest 74 years after death in Netherlands – Stripes