A Wisconsin World War II hero is home after 80 years. A military burial held in Racine County on Friday, Sept. 27 gave closure to the soldier's family.

A Wisconsin World War II hero is home after 80 years. A military burial held in Racine County on Friday, Sept. 27 gave closure to the soldier's family.

It is an honor to be able to help welcome him back to Wisconsin after 80 years, where he can finally be laid to rest in his hometown of Racine," Evers said. The executive order be in effect from ...

World War II hero's remains identified, returned to Racine after 80 years SSgt Ralph H. Bode, missing since 1944, will be laid to rest with a special ceremony Friday on the 80th anniversary of his ...

Staff Sgt. Ralph Bode, a fallen World War II veteran from Racine, has been accounted for, the U.S. Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced July 26.

RACINE, Wis. - Military scientists have identified the remains of a Wisconsin airman who died during World War II, officials confirmed Thursday. The remains of 20-year-old U.S. Army Air Force ...

The son of a World War I veteran and brother of three World War II veterans, Donald L. Baer wanted to serve his country, so he joined the U.S. Army at a time when the world was at peace. He was 18 ...

The remains of U.S. Army Air Force Staff Sgt. Ralph H. Bode, 20, of Racine, were identified using anthropological analysis and mitochondrial DNA.

A 20-year-old who was killed during World War II has been accounted for, ... according to a news clipping announcing memorial services. ... 2024, in Racine, Wisconsin. More from CBS News.

The Brief. A Wisconsin World War II soldier who was shot down over Germany was laid to rest in Racine on Friday, Sept. 27. Staff Sgt. Ralph Bode was a tail gunner when his bombing mission over ...