The Ministry of defense reported that they managed to find the remains of a marine from Brooklyn who died 75 years ago during the Second world war.
Private Joseph C. Carbone, who served in the 2nd marine division, was killed on the first day of the battle of Tarawa (Japan) November 20, 1943. He was one of more than 3,000 U.S. Marines killed or wounded during the battle, culminating in the victory of the U.S. army, according to a Ministry statement.
The name of Carbone was immortalized on the «Wall of missing persons» website of the American Battle Monuments Commission, is designed for those who disappeared during the Second world war. Now there will indicate that the remains of a soldier were found.
American Battle Monuments Commission
The President of Brooklyn Eric Adams expressed his appreciation about the fact that the remains of Caprona was found after all these years.
«This news helps at least a little to numb the pain in our hearts, because we still grieve for the thousands of brooklynites who died during world war II,» said Adams.
As stated by representatives of the Pentagon, the remains of the soldier will be transferred to one of the funeral services.
