Press Release | Oct. 3, 2024

Soldier Accounted for from Korean War (Edwards, W.)

WASHINGTON  –  

The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced today that U.S. Army Pvt. 1st Class Willard H. Edwards, killed during the Korean War, was accounted for Sept. 26, 2023.

In the winter of 1950, Edwards was a member of Company M, 3rd Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division. He was reported missing in action on Dec. 5 after his unit was attacked by enemy forces as they attempted to withdraw near the Chosin Reservoir, North Korea.

This is an initial release. The complete accounting of Edwards’ case will be published once the family has received their full briefing.