Honoring Winfield at Arlington National Cemetery

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Winfield's family finally laid him to rest at Arlington National Cemetery decades after he volunteered for duty during World War II and died during the Pearl Harbor attack, thanks to DNA technology that identified his remains.

Key Points

  • Winfield volunteered for duty during World War II
  • He died during the Pearl Harbor attack
  • DNA technology identified his remains decades later
  • He was finally laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery

Pros

  • Closure for Winfield's family after decades of uncertainty
  • Honoring the memory and sacrifice of a World War II volunteer