After 77 years, remains of Chattanooga Marine killed on Japanese island identified

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After 77 years, remains of Chattanooga Marine killed on Japanese island identified

by WTVC

Friday, February 7th 2020

To identify Cooper's remains, scientists from DPAA used dental and anthropological analysis. Additionally, scientists from the Armed Forces Medical Examiner System used mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) and Y-chromosome DNA (Y-STR) analysis. 

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The remains of a Chattanooga Marine who sacrificed his life in the service of his country will soon be heading to his final resting place, 77 years after he died.

The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced on Friday that the remains of 22-year-old Marine Corps Corporal Thomas H. Cooper were positively identified back in August of last year.

https://newschannel9.com/news/local/after-77-years-remains-of-chattanooga-marine-killed-on-japanese-island-identified

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  I can guarantee you that young man did NOT "sacrifice his life". The direct opposite is almost certainly true. He was doing
everything he COULD do to save it. He was NOT on a suicide mission. I have no doubt he and the others that died that day wanted to
continue to live.