There’s a story in the Associated Press today about an enterprising pilot and WWII aviation aficionado who has undertaken a truly monumental task. Mark Noah of Florida is using the proceeds from his historic aviation business to fund efforts to identify the remains of 542 sailors and marines who lost their lives in WWIIs bloody battle of Tawara. If Mr. Noah’s team is successful in identifying the burial site of a small number of MIA Americans, then the Defense Department will most likely fund the excavation for the remaining souls.
You can read the story here.