A soldier comes home: Did you know Remains of Korean War veteran, MIA since 1950, have been found and identified?

COL Mikel J. Burroughs — Sun, 06 Dec 2015 11:32:48 -0500

A soldier comes home: Did you know Remains of Korean War veteran, MIA since 1950, have been found and identified?

RP Members another Brother returned home - Rest In Peace!

Kenneth Stuck was found among some 322 bodies in a mass, trench-like grave outside North Korea’s notorious Camp 5 in Pyoktong, his brother says.

http://lancasteronline.com/news/local/a-soldier-comes-home-remains-of-korean-war-veteran-mia/article_76c2370e-99e2-11e5-b60e-87ddb83096d9.html

In 1950, Kenneth R. Stuck went to war.

More than 65 years later, he’s finally coming home.

“I am so elated. The thought of my brother coming home — it’s awesome,” says his brother, Clarence Stuck of Manheim.

“He was the greatest buddy you could ever have,” he adds, his voice crackling with emotion. “We were really close. ... I’m just glad he’ll finally be home.”

He pauses, considers the word and smiles broadly, repeating it with extra emphasis: “Home.”

Kenneth Stuck — “Kenny” to his younger brother — enlisted in the U.S. Army early in 1950 and was sent to fight in Korea. He served as a corporal with the 1st Cavalry Division, which was pinned down later that year by Chinese forces in the Wonsan River valley.

The Battle of Unsan, as it’s known today, was a devastating loss for American and UN troops. Multiple engagements, beginning on Oct. 25, 1950, in the North Pyongan province, resulted in heavy losses among the 1st Cavalry.

Kenneth Stuck was 24 years old when he was declared missing in action on Nov. 2, his brother says.

For decades, his fate remained unknown.

Years passed, and Clarence Stuck’s hopes that his brother might be found alive waned. But he still wanted his brother’s remains to be found, identified and sent home.

He needed that resolution.

A soldier comes home: Remains of Korean War veteran, MIA since 1950, have been found and...

In 1950, Kenneth R. Stuck went to war.

Response by MAJ Alvin B. made Dec 6 at 2015 11:40 AM

MAJ Alvin B. — Sun, 06 Dec 2015 11:40:06 -0500

Yes. The personnel,assigned to the identification and recovery of remains are doing a wonderful job acros the globe.
Their efforts have not been without challenges and/or missteps, however, in my opinion they are doing a great service to our missing in action, unrecovered dead, and their families.

Response by LCDR Rabbah Rona Matlow made Dec 6 at 2015 11:58 AM

LCDR Rabbah Rona Matlow — Sun, 06 Dec 2015 11:58:12 -0500

Until they all come home...

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Dec 6 at 2015 2:00 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Sun, 06 Dec 2015 14:00:54 -0500

That is great news.

Response by SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL made Dec 6 at 2015 2:24 PM

SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL — Sun, 06 Dec 2015 14:24:19 -0500

COL Mikel J. Burroughs thanks for posting, this is a victory. I am glad to hear Kenneth R. Stuck is coming home and receiving his honors after 65 years. RIP and know your efforts are not in vain.

Response by MSgt Curtis Ellis made Dec 6 at 2015 2:29 PM

MSgt Curtis Ellis — Sun, 06 Dec 2015 14:29:17 -0500

Amazing news!

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 6 at 2015 3:12 PM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 06 Dec 2015 15:12:03 -0500

We have all lost friends killed in action. That is bad, but it is much worse when someone is listed as MIA, and the family is left in limbo. Kenneth Stuck is finally coming home. May he RIP, and his family find comfort from his return home.

Response by SPC David Glines made Dec 6 at 2015 4:32 PM

SPC David Glines — Sun, 06 Dec 2015 16:32:20 -0500

Welcome Home Troop may you now RIP

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Dec 6 at 2015 7:04 PM

LTC Stephen F. — Sun, 06 Dec 2015 19:04:00 -0500

COL Mikel J. Burroughs I am glad and relived to know the remains of Korean War veteran Army Corporal Kenneth Stuck who has been MIA since 1950, have been found and identified.
I am also thankful for the persistence of his brother Clarence Stuck who did not give up. I hope and pray that the Lord will bless Clarence Stuck with peace about his brother.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Dec 6 at 2015 7:29 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Sun, 06 Dec 2015 19:29:00 -0500

Maybe his spirit will be freed to wander the universe for the next home.

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Dec 6 at 2015 11:52 PM

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Sun, 06 Dec 2015 23:52:06 -0500

Glad to Hear. I was just reading today about the Identification Process started on the Sailors of USS Oklahoma that has just started.

Response by SSG Robert "Rob" Wentworth made Jan 11 at 2020 2:39 PM

SSG Robert "Rob" Wentworth — Sat, 11 Jan 2020 14:39:05 -0500

A really tremendous story COL Mikel BURROUGHS...!
What a RELIEF it was to have “Kenny” FINALLY “Home”.
..I cannot imagine the grief Clarence Stuck has gone through ALL these many DECADES, before getting the wonderful news that his brother was finally coming “Home”...
Kenneth Stuck.... RIP

Response by LTC Charles T Dalbec made Apr 21 at 2021 2:37 PM

LTC Charles T Dalbec — Wed, 21 Apr 2021 14:37:51 -0400

May God Continue to Bless ALL our military Members and their Families

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Apr 21 at 2021 4:10 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Wed, 21 Apr 2021 16:10:02 -0400

May his spirit and the spirit of his family be soothed. May they find contentment and happiness in the great universe unfettered by time and limitations.