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In 1942, 24-year-old WWII pilot vanished over Egypt, 84 years later, his family finally buried him

Source: Times of India
Category: Technology
Region: General
Published: September 20, 2026 at 09:34

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After eight long decades, Captain Marvin Lancaster was laid to rest in North Carolina. His fighter plane was shot down over Egypt during WWII in 1942, and for years, his identity remained a mystery. Thanks to advanced DNA matching, his family finally received closure, gathering to remember his bravery and sacrifice on National POW MIA Recognition Day, a day dedicated to honoring the missing servicemen and women.

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