Memorial Day Weekend: Lives Lost In Korea Examined In Returning Home Story

By Trend News Line 2024-05-25 00:00:00.

United States when he was interviewed by the famous radio commentator, Gabriel Heatter, who was touring Korea,” the article read. “He was among a group of men chosen to represent their division in an interview which was broadcast throughout the United States. The program was heard by many listeners in this area. It was reported by the Kibbeys that they had received a letter from Cpl. Scott only a few days before the broadcast, in which he mentioned that he had been selected as one of the interviewees.” The fifth Warren County soldier identified in the National Archives document is Army Cpl. Robert J. Albaugh, who was killed in action on Nov. 1, 1950. He is buried at St. Joseph Cemetery. “Word was received this morning by Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Albaugh, of 11 Conewango Ave., of the death of their son, Cpl. Robert J. Albaugh, 21, who was killed in action in Korea on Nov. 1,” the Times-Mirror reported on Nov. 10, 1950. “Cpl. Albaugh served with the 1st Cavalry Division. He entered the service in July 1949 and had been in Korea since January. He was a graduate of Warren High School with the class of 1947. Besides his parents, he is survived by two brothers, Richard and James, at home, and by his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Charles Lauer, of Warren.” The article noted that Albaugh was the first Warren man to be killed in the Korean Conflict. The remains of all five Warren County soldiers were eventually returned home for burial. Each of them has a story to tell, a life cut short in service to their country. The identification of Richard Sharrow’s remains is a reminder of the sacrifices made by these brave men and their families. As the DPAA continues its work to bring closure to the families of missing service members, the memory of these fallen heroes lives on. The return of Sharrow’s remains to Marienville is a moment of closure for his family and the community. It is a time to remember and honor his service and the sacrifices he made. The Warren County Veterans Affairs Office will ensure that Sharrow’s memory is preserved and that his name is never forgotten. The return of his remains is a testament to the dedication and perseverance of those working to bring closure to the families of missing service members. The DPAA’s mission is to provide the fullest possible accounting for our missing personnel to their families and the nation. The identification of Richard Sharrow’s remains is a step towards achieving that goal. The sacrifices made by Sharrow and the other Warren County soldiers will never be forgotten. Their service and dedication to their country will always be remembered with gratitude and respect. The return of Sharrow’s remains is a symbol of the commitment to honoring our fallen heroes and ensuring that their memories live on. The Warren County community will come together to pay tribute to Richard Sharrow and all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. The return of his remains is a moment of remembrance and reflection, a time to honor his memory and the legacy he leaves behind..