Press Release | March 11, 2025

Soldier Accounted For From Korean War (Curley, G.)

The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced today that U.S. Army Pfc. George A. Curley Jr., 18, killed during the Korean War, was accounted for March 3, 2025.

In December 1950, Curley was assigned to Headquarters and Service Company, 2nd Engineer Combat Battalion, 2nd Infantry Division. Curley was reported missing in action on Nov. 30, 1950, in the vicinity of Sonchu, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK). Based on information from returning POWs, it was determined that Curley died in captivity at Camp 5 near Pyoktong, DPRK in March 1951.

This is an initial release. The complete accounting of Curley’s case will be published once the family receives their full briefing.