Published Aug 5, 2026, 1:15 PM EDT
U.S. Army Cpl. Norman Ronald Levesque went missing in action in 1950. He is getting a special service today, decades later.
Remains belonging to a Korean War veteran are being returned home to Taunton, Mass., more than 70 years after he went missing during the conflict. U.S. Army Cpl. Normal Ronald Levesque, who went missing aged 18, will be returned by state and local police on Wednesday after police identified his remains last year, according to The Boston Globe. There will be a procession in the city to honor him in addition to an Aug. 14 graveside service, where Levesque will be laid to rest with full military honors. The Korean War began when North Korea, with indirect support from Communist China and the Soviet Union, fought against South Korea—which in turn was supported by the U.S. The conflict ended in July 1953 and, in total, roughly 5 million soldiers and civilians died. Since no permanent peace treaty has ever been signed, "the unfinished" or "forgotten" war as many have described still divides Korea today. “While this is a solemn occasion, it is also an opportunity for our community to ensure that Cpl. Levesque is finally welcomed home with the honor and gratitude he earned through his service and sacrifice,” the city said in a statement. “After more than 70 years, he will be laid to rest in his hometown.”
