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