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The American Battle Monuments Commission placed 17 rosettes for service members whose identifications were announced by the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency in March 2026. When a service member has been identified, DPAA releases full details on their recovery after their families have been briefed.
When a missing service member is recovered and identified, ABMC places a rosette beside their name on the Walls of the Missing at the cemetery where they are memorialized. This rosette, a symbol of eternity, is crafted as a bronze rosemary wreath—a timeless emblem of honor and victory. Encircled by the eight-points of a compass, it signifies America’s commitment, reaching out in all directions to recover their remains from the farthest corners of the earth.
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Carl F. Abbott, 35, who was captured and died as a prisoner of war during World War II, was accounted for Jan. 5. In late 1941, Abbott was a member of Company C, 194th Tank Battalion, when Japanese forces invaded the Philippine Islands in December.
U.S. Army Cpl. Charles K. Adam, 25, who was captured and died as a prisoner of war during World War II, was accounted for Jan. 20. In late 1941, Adam was a member of the 31st Infantry Regiment when Japanese forces invaded the Philippine Islands in December.
U.S. Army Air Forces 2nd Lt. William E. Archer, Jr., 22, killed during World War II, was accounted for Feb. 4. In the fall of 1944, Archer served with the 15th Photographic Reconnaissance Squadron, 5th Photographic Reconnaissance Group.
U.S. Army Pvt. Elmer F. Blonien, 27, who was captured and died as a prisoner of war during World War II, was accounted for Jan. 5. In late 1941, Blonien was a member of Company A, 192nd Tank Battalion, when Japanese forces invaded the Philippine Islands in December.
U.S. Army Pvt. Lewis B. Bolton, 27, who was captured and died as a prisoner of war during World War II, was accounted for June 27, 2025. In late 1941, Bolton was a member of 21st Pursuit Squadron, 24th Pursuit Group, when Japanese forces invaded the Philippine Islands in December.
U.S. Army Air Forces Technician 4th Grade William P. Butler, 22, who was captured and died as a prisoner of war during World War II, was accounted for Dec. 22, 2025. In late 1941, Butler was a member of 5th Air Corps Squadron, Weather (Regional Control), when Japanese forces invaded the Philippine Islands in December.
U.S. Army Pvt. Marvin N. Everts, 20, who was captured and died as a prisoner of war during World War II, was accounted for Jan. 5. In late 1941, Everts was a member of the 194th Tank Battalion, when Japanese forces invaded the Philippine Islands in December.
U.S. Army Pfc. Guido G. Giaquinta, 20, killed during World War II, was accounted for Feb. 18. In the summer of 1944, Giaquinta was a member of Company G, 2nd Battalion, 5307th Composite Unit (Provisional), better known as Merrill’s Marauders.
U.S. Marine Corps Pvt. Joseph P. Karnaghon, 21, killed during World War II, was accounted for Jan. 28. In the fall of 1942, Karnaghon was assigned to Company B, 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division, Fleet Marine Force.
U.S. Army Air Forces Capt. Marvin E. Lancaster, 24, killed during World War II, was accounted for Dec. 15, 2025. Lancaster was assigned to the 64th Fighter Squadron, 57th Fighter Group.
U.S. Army Pfc. Vito Luceno, Jr., 22, killed during World War II, was accounted for on Feb. 5. In the summer of 1944, Luceno was a member of the 5307th Composite Unit (Provisional), better known as Merrill’s Marauders.
U.S. Army Pvt. Mike R. McDowell, 19, killed during World War II, was accounted for on Jan. 29. In the summer of 1944, McDowell was a member of Company B, 1st Battalion, 5307th Composite Unit (Provisional), better known as Merrill’s Marauders.
U.S. Army Air Forces 1st Lt. Edward T. Mossman, Jr., 24, killed during World War II, was accounted for Jan. 6. In December 1944, Mossman was assigned to the 510th Fighter Squadron, 405th Fighter Group in the European Theater.
U.S. Army Air Forces Tech. Sgt. Charles C. Palmer, Jr., 20, killed during World War II, was accounted for Jan. 30. In the fall of 1944, Palmer was assigned to the 700th Bombardment Squadron, 445th Bombardment Group, 2nd Air Division.
U.S. Army Air Forces Cpl. Robert C. Pierce, 28, who was captured and died as a prisoner of war during World War II, was accounted for Jan. 6. In late 1941, Pierce was a member of the 7th Materiel Squadron, 5th Air Base Group, when Japanese forces invaded the Philippine Islands in December.
U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Norton V. Retzsch, 25, of Cincinnati, killed during World War II, was accounted for April 1, 2025. In the summer of 1943, Retzsch was a member of Company C, 1st Marine Raider Battalion, 1st Marine Raider Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Amphibious Corps.
U.S. Navy Fireman 1st Class Robert G. Shove, 21, who was captured and died as a prisoner of war during World War II, was accounted for Dec. 9, 2025. In late 1941, Shove was serving aboard the USS Canopus, which was anchored off Mariveles when Japanese forces invaded the Philippine Islands in December.
