Medal of Honor Recipient's Remains Identified 73 Years After Korean War.

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Medal of Honor Recipient's Remains Identified 73 Years After Korean War.
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The remains of U.S. Army Corporal Luther H. Story, who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his bravery during the Korean War, have been identified 73 years after he was declared missing. Story was last seen fighting off North Korean attacks so his fellow soldiers could escape. His remains were identified using DNA, dental, and anthropological analysis. Both the U.S. and South Korea continue to work to identify all missing soldiers.

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