The body of a WWII solider who was recovered earlier this year after nearly 80 years will be buried at the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton on Jan. 15.
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) has announced that U.S. Army Private First Class Hood E. Cole, a native of metro Atlanta, who lost his life during World War II, was officially accounted for as of Feb. 22.
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US Army Pfc. Hood E. Cole, from Atlanta, has finally been accounted for. After being labeled a non-recoverable for more than 50 years, he will have a Canton funeral.