MIA
Soldier Accounted for from WWII
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced today that U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Alvin R. Scarborough, 22, of Dossville, Mississippi, who was captured and died as a prisoner of war during World War II, has been officially accounted for.
This news brings closure to Scarborough's family and loved ones, as they finally have the answers they have been seeking for decades. The DPAA's efforts to locate and identify missing service members from past conflicts are commendable, as they work tirelessly to bring closure to families and honor the memory of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.