WWII soldier’s remains return to Albuquerque after 84 years in Philippines
The remains of US Army Cpl. Richard Veal, who died as a POW in the Philippines during WWII, have been returned to Albuquerque after 84 years. Veal's family was reunited with his remains thanks to DNA technology and plans to lay him to rest in Santa Fe.
US Army Cpl. Richard Veal's remains have been returned to Albuquerque, New Mexico, 84 years after he died as a prisoner of war in the Philippines. Veal was captured by Japanese forces and held in POW camps with thousands of other US and Filipino service members. DNA technology helped identify Veal's remains using samples from his nieces and nephews. Veal died from pellagra disease, a lack of niacin, in a hospital or infirmary. He was awarded a Bronze Star, Purple Heart, and Prisoner of War medals during his Army service. Veal's family plans to lay him to rest on Friday in Santa Fe.
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