US soldier killed at 17 in Korean War identified after 75 years, to be buried
Pvt. Joseph E. Boyd, who went missing in action at just 17 during the Korean War, has finally been identified decades later. His remains, previously known as Unknown X-1642, have been matched to his identity through advanced forensic techniques, including DNA testing. A dignified burial ceremony is set for October 21, 2026, in Owings Mills, Maryland, underscoring the ongoing commitment to honor…
US Army Private Joseph E. Boyd, who died during the Korean War at the age of 17, has been identified after 75 years and will be buried under his own name. Pvt. Boyd, from Bear Creek, North Carolina, was initially buried as an unknown soldier in Honolulu, Hawaii. Forensic scientists determined his identity after analyzing remains designated "Unknown X-1642" using dental and anthropological comparisons, as well as mitochondrial DNA analysis.
His remains were exhumed in November 2023 and transferred to a DPAA laboratory for further examination. Boyd's burial is scheduled for October 21, 2026, in Owings Mills, Maryland, where a rosette will be placed next to his name at the Courts of the Missing, indicating his account.
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