Lost in war, found in time: How America accounts for unknown war dead
The grave of an unknown American serviceman, killed in the Battle of Tarawa, November 1943. About a thousand U.S. Marines and sailors were killed there, including Sgt. Robert F. Van Heck, 25, of Chicago (inset at left). He was among many who were quickly buried, and whose remains could not be accounted for after the war — until now. Left: Lt. Cdr. Charles Kerlee, USNR via Naval History and Heritage Command; Right: identification photo via Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency
Today's show included a rebroadcast of the following "best of" segment first aired December 11, 2025: Lost in war, found in time: How America accounts for unknown war dead
