# 17-year-old US soldier killed in Korean War identified after 75 years; remained buried as ‘Unknown X-1642’, to be laid to rest in Maryland

- Source: Times of India
- Published: 2026-10-22T08:30:00+00:00
- Category: World
- Original: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/a-17-year-old-north-carolina-soldier-killed-in-the-korean-war-and-buried-for-decades-as-unknown-x-1642-is-being-laid-to-rest-in-maryland-more-than-70-years-later-after-dna-analysis-finally-identified-him/articleshow/135110955.cms
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/17-year-old-us-soldier-killed-in-korean-war-identified-after-75-years--b95e44/

Pvt. Joseph E. Boyd, who went missing in action at just 17 during the Korean War, has finally been identified decades later. His remains, previously known as Unknown X-1642, have been matched to his identity through advanced forensic techniques, including DNA testing. A dignified burial ceremony is set for October 21, 2026, in Owings Mills, Maryland, underscoring the ongoing commitment to honor mi

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