Private First Class Sanford was a member of the 29th Engineer Topographical Battalion serving in the Philippines. On August 14, 1953 he was killed by Communist Huk rebels. He was listed as Missing in Action.
--American Battle Monuments Commission
[The family] received a telegram in August 1953, notifying them that their son, brother and husband had been classified as missing in action after he reportedly was taken and presumed killed by members of the Hukbalahap Rebellion...
The family pushed for the government to search for Sanford, but the U.S. later discontinued its efforts after classifying him killed in action...
The Philippine Army found several of Archie's personal effects in a Huk village, including his dog tags, camera, some clothing, wedding photos and even a letter... but no signs of his body...
Sanford received the Purple Heart, Korean Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal and the United Nations Service Medal.
--excerpts from Jackson County Chronicle; May 26, 2010
Archie D. Sanford is listed on a plaque at the Jackson County Veterans Park, at the junction of Wisconsin 54 and County R.
--American Battle Monuments Commission
[The family] received a telegram in August 1953, notifying them that their son, brother and husband had been classified as missing in action after he reportedly was taken and presumed killed by members of the Hukbalahap Rebellion...
The family pushed for the government to search for Sanford, but the U.S. later discontinued its efforts after classifying him killed in action...
The Philippine Army found several of Archie's personal effects in a Huk village, including his dog tags, camera, some clothing, wedding photos and even a letter... but no signs of his body...
Sanford received the Purple Heart, Korean Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal and the United Nations Service Medal.
--excerpts from Jackson County Chronicle; May 26, 2010
Archie D. Sanford is listed on a plaque at the Jackson County Veterans Park, at the junction of Wisconsin 54 and County R.
Private First Class Sanford was a member of the 29th Engineer Topographical Battalion serving in the Philippines. On August 14, 1953 he was killed by Communist Huk rebels. He was listed as Missing in Action.
--American Battle Monuments Commission
[The family] received a telegram in August 1953, notifying them that their son, brother and husband had been classified as missing in action after he reportedly was taken and presumed killed by members of the Hukbalahap Rebellion...
The family pushed for the government to search for Sanford, but the U.S. later discontinued its efforts after classifying him killed in action...
The Philippine Army found several of Archie's personal effects in a Huk village, including his dog tags, camera, some clothing, wedding photos and even a letter... but no signs of his body...
Sanford received the Purple Heart, Korean Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal and the United Nations Service Medal.
--excerpts from Jackson County Chronicle; May 26, 2010
Archie D. Sanford is listed on a plaque at the Jackson County Veterans Park, at the junction of Wisconsin 54 and County R.
--American Battle Monuments Commission
[The family] received a telegram in August 1953, notifying them that their son, brother and husband had been classified as missing in action after he reportedly was taken and presumed killed by members of the Hukbalahap Rebellion...
The family pushed for the government to search for Sanford, but the U.S. later discontinued its efforts after classifying him killed in action...
The Philippine Army found several of Archie's personal effects in a Huk village, including his dog tags, camera, some clothing, wedding photos and even a letter... but no signs of his body...
Sanford received the Purple Heart, Korean Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal and the United Nations Service Medal.
--excerpts from Jackson County Chronicle; May 26, 2010
Archie D. Sanford is listed on a plaque at the Jackson County Veterans Park, at the junction of Wisconsin 54 and County R.
Inscription
Wisconsin PFC 85 Engr Boat Co Korea
Gravesite Details
Cenotaph -- body lost.
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