Soldier who went MIA in Korean War finally getting memorial

A northern Indiana man who went missing in action during the Korean War is finally getting a memorial service thanks to his sister’s dying wish.
Cpl. Clyde R. Clifford was declared dead by the U.S. military in December 1953, more than three years after the 20-year-old Elkhart man was reported missing in action. But The Elkhart Truth reports that his mother never arranged a funeral service for him because she held out hope until her death that he would someday return home. Clifford’s sister, Nancy Lanthier, died in March before fulfilling her plans for a service honoring her brother’s life and service. But thanks to a dying request she made to her hospice caregiver, Clifford will be honored Saturday with full military honors at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Osceola.  (AP)

Check Also

County employee announces candidacy for probate court judge

A longtime county employee has announced his candidacy for St. Joseph County Probate Court judge. …

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *