A Korean War soldier from NJ who was killed in action is finally given a full military funeral

[rangerrebew]

A Korean War soldier from NJ who was killed in action is finally given a full military funeral

 
A Korean war soldier from New Jersey who was killed in action 74 years ago was given a full military funeral Friday at the Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veteran Memorial Cemetery in Wrightstown.

A large escort of over 200 people, including Veterans of Foreign Wars members, traveled from Maxwell Funeral Home in Little Egg Harbor to attend the burial.


U.S. Army Pfc. Anthony John Lopa, from North Arlington, was killed on Aug. 31, 1950, after being taken prisoner just weeks into his deployment. He was only 17, and his body was placed in a grave with five other soldiers.


Friday’s service included the playing of “Taps,” a three rifle volley and the presentation of an American flag to his family.

https://americanmilitarynews.com/2024/07/a-korean-war-soldier-from-nj-who-was-killed-in-action-is-finally-given-a-full-military-funeral/

[rangerrebew]

 

[PeteS in CA]

Aug. 31, 1950 was probably the battle of the Pusan Perimeter. The men deployed into that battle were under-equipped, and many under-prepared (men who had fought in the Pacific War had largely been shipped home years before). They held the line until the Inchon landing that upset Kim I's conquest-applecart.

[Smokin Joe]

 

[libertybele]

Wow. Finally with an escort of 200 people.  Long over due.