Burial is HERE.
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NASHVILLE — Remains of a World War II soldier from Tennessee who was killed in Germany are coming home. State officials say the remains of Army Pfc. William F. Delaney of Kingston are set to arrive Wednesday at Knoxville’s airport. Funeral services for the fallen 24-year-old soldier are scheduled on May 27 in Kingston. Delaney, who went by his middle name Frank , was fighting with the 4th Infantry Division when his battalion launched an artillery strike against German soldiers near Grosshau in the Hurtgen Forest on Nov. 22, 1944. Military officials say an artillery shell struck Delaney’s foxhole, and he was killed. Delaney’s remains were deemed unidentifiable after the war. After further investigation, the remains were disinterred in 2017 and they underwent DNA analysis. He was officially accounted for in December.
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Soldier Accounted For From World War II (Delaney, W.). Release No: 19-034 March 11, 2019. WASHINGTON —The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced today that Army Pfc. William F. Delaney, 24, of Kingston, Tennessee, killed during World War II, was accounted for on Dec. 17, 2018.(This identification was initially announced on Dec. 20, 2018.) On Nov. 22, 1944, Delaney served with Company A, 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division, when his battalion launched a massive firing demonstration against a large pocket of German defenders near the town of Grosshau, in the Hürtgen Forest in Germany. During the battle, an enemy artillery shell struck Delaney’s foxhole, and he died before he could be medically evacuated. Due to ongoing combat operations, his remains were not recovered at that time. Following the close of hostilities in Europe in 1945, Delaney was among the hundreds of soldiers still missing from combat in the Hürtgen Forest. Between 1947 and 1950, American Graves Registration Command (AGRC) investigative teams traveled to Grosshau to search for Delaney’s remains. Various graves registration units recovered dozens of unidentified remains from the Hürtgen Forest. Those that could not be identified were designated as Unknowns. In December 1950, after all efforts to recover or identify his remains proved unsuccessful, the War Department declared him non-recoverable. In 1947, a set of remains was recovered by the AGRC from District #135, a section of the forest west of Grosshau. According to records, local citizen Siegfried Glassen first discovered the remains and concluded they were of an American soldier who had been killed by artillery fire. The remains were sent to the AGRC central identification point in Neuville Belgium. After efforts to identify the remains were unsuccessful, the remains, designated X-5425 Neuville, were declared unidentifiable and interred at Neuville (today’s Ardennes American Cemetery.) Following thorough analysis of military records and AGRC documentation by DPAA historians and scientists, which suggested a likely association between X-5425 Neuville and Delany, the remains were disinterred in June 2017 and the remains were sent to DPAA for analysis. To identify Delaney’s remains, scientists from DPAA used dental and anthropological, as well as circumstantial and material evidence. Additionally, the Armed Forces Medical Examiner System used mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) analysis. DPAA is grateful to the American Battle Monuments Commission and to the U.S. Army Regional Mortuary- Europe/Africa for their partnerships in this mission. Of the 16 million Americans who served in World War II, more than 400,000 died during the war. Currently there are 72,738 service members (approximately 26,000 are assessed as possibly-recoverable) still unaccounted for from World War II. Delaney’s name is recorded on the Tablets of the Missing at the Netherlands American Cemetery in Margraten, Netherlands, an American Battle Monuments Commission site along with others who are missing from WWII. Although interred as an "unknown" his grave was meticulously cared for over the past 70 years by the American Battle Monuments Commission. A rosette will be placed next to his name to indicate he has been accounted for.
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Roane County soldier killed in WWII to return home Wednesday. “After more than 74 years, William Delaney will finally return home to Tennessee. This young soldier’s bravery and sacrifice should always be remembered, and I’m glad we can honor him and his family."
Author: WBIR Staff
Published: 5:42 PM EDT May 21, 2019
Updated: 11:35 PM EDT May 21, 2019
ROANE COUNTY, Tenn. — A Kingston soldier killed in action during World War II is finally returning home. U.S. Army Private First Class William Delaney died on Nov. 22, 1944 and was one of hundreds of soldiers missing in Germany. “After more than 74 years, William Delaney will finally return home to Tennessee,” said Gov. Bill Lee. “This young soldier’s bravery and sacrifice should always be remembered, and I’m glad we can honor him and his family today." Officials said the 24-year-old Delaney was fighting with the 4th Infantry Division when his battalion launched an artillery strike against German soldiers near Grosshau in the Hurtgen Forest on Nov. 22, 1944. An artillery shell struck Delaney's foxhole, and he was killed. Delaney's remains were deemed unidentifiable after the war. After further investigation, the remains were disinterred in 2017 and they were analyzed. He was officially accounted for in December. “Finally, Private Delaney will be laid to rest in Tennessee, under a headstone with his name, in the same cemetery where his parents are laid to rest,” Dept. of Veterans Services Commissioner Courtney Rogers said. “We extend our deepest condolences and support to his family and look forward to welcoming this Tennessee hero home.” The dignified transfer of his remains will happen at McGhee Tyson Airport in Knoxville on Wednesday at 6:57 p.m. Delaney will be laid to rest on Monday, May 27. Funeral services will be held at Young's Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Kingston at 2 p.m, and a graveside service will follow at Lawnville Cemetery. Gov. Lee has declared Sunday, May 26 as a day of mourning in honor of Delaney's sacrifice. He is survived by several nephews and nieces.
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NASHVILLE — Remains of a World War II soldier from Tennessee who was killed in Germany are coming home. State officials say the remains of Army Pfc. William F. Delaney of Kingston are set to arrive Wednesday at Knoxville’s airport. Funeral services for the fallen 24-year-old soldier are scheduled on May 27 in Kingston. Delaney, who went by his middle name Frank , was fighting with the 4th Infantry Division when his battalion launched an artillery strike against German soldiers near Grosshau in the Hurtgen Forest on Nov. 22, 1944. Military officials say an artillery shell struck Delaney’s foxhole, and he was killed. Delaney’s remains were deemed unidentifiable after the war. After further investigation, the remains were disinterred in 2017 and they underwent DNA analysis. He was officially accounted for in December.
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Soldier Accounted For From World War II (Delaney, W.). Release No: 19-034 March 11, 2019. WASHINGTON —The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced today that Army Pfc. William F. Delaney, 24, of Kingston, Tennessee, killed during World War II, was accounted for on Dec. 17, 2018.(This identification was initially announced on Dec. 20, 2018.) On Nov. 22, 1944, Delaney served with Company A, 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division, when his battalion launched a massive firing demonstration against a large pocket of German defenders near the town of Grosshau, in the Hürtgen Forest in Germany. During the battle, an enemy artillery shell struck Delaney’s foxhole, and he died before he could be medically evacuated. Due to ongoing combat operations, his remains were not recovered at that time. Following the close of hostilities in Europe in 1945, Delaney was among the hundreds of soldiers still missing from combat in the Hürtgen Forest. Between 1947 and 1950, American Graves Registration Command (AGRC) investigative teams traveled to Grosshau to search for Delaney’s remains. Various graves registration units recovered dozens of unidentified remains from the Hürtgen Forest. Those that could not be identified were designated as Unknowns. In December 1950, after all efforts to recover or identify his remains proved unsuccessful, the War Department declared him non-recoverable. In 1947, a set of remains was recovered by the AGRC from District #135, a section of the forest west of Grosshau. According to records, local citizen Siegfried Glassen first discovered the remains and concluded they were of an American soldier who had been killed by artillery fire. The remains were sent to the AGRC central identification point in Neuville Belgium. After efforts to identify the remains were unsuccessful, the remains, designated X-5425 Neuville, were declared unidentifiable and interred at Neuville (today’s Ardennes American Cemetery.) Following thorough analysis of military records and AGRC documentation by DPAA historians and scientists, which suggested a likely association between X-5425 Neuville and Delany, the remains were disinterred in June 2017 and the remains were sent to DPAA for analysis. To identify Delaney’s remains, scientists from DPAA used dental and anthropological, as well as circumstantial and material evidence. Additionally, the Armed Forces Medical Examiner System used mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) analysis. DPAA is grateful to the American Battle Monuments Commission and to the U.S. Army Regional Mortuary- Europe/Africa for their partnerships in this mission. Of the 16 million Americans who served in World War II, more than 400,000 died during the war. Currently there are 72,738 service members (approximately 26,000 are assessed as possibly-recoverable) still unaccounted for from World War II. Delaney’s name is recorded on the Tablets of the Missing at the Netherlands American Cemetery in Margraten, Netherlands, an American Battle Monuments Commission site along with others who are missing from WWII. Although interred as an "unknown" his grave was meticulously cared for over the past 70 years by the American Battle Monuments Commission. A rosette will be placed next to his name to indicate he has been accounted for.
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Roane County soldier killed in WWII to return home Wednesday. “After more than 74 years, William Delaney will finally return home to Tennessee. This young soldier’s bravery and sacrifice should always be remembered, and I’m glad we can honor him and his family."
Author: WBIR Staff
Published: 5:42 PM EDT May 21, 2019
Updated: 11:35 PM EDT May 21, 2019
ROANE COUNTY, Tenn. — A Kingston soldier killed in action during World War II is finally returning home. U.S. Army Private First Class William Delaney died on Nov. 22, 1944 and was one of hundreds of soldiers missing in Germany. “After more than 74 years, William Delaney will finally return home to Tennessee,” said Gov. Bill Lee. “This young soldier’s bravery and sacrifice should always be remembered, and I’m glad we can honor him and his family today." Officials said the 24-year-old Delaney was fighting with the 4th Infantry Division when his battalion launched an artillery strike against German soldiers near Grosshau in the Hurtgen Forest on Nov. 22, 1944. An artillery shell struck Delaney's foxhole, and he was killed. Delaney's remains were deemed unidentifiable after the war. After further investigation, the remains were disinterred in 2017 and they were analyzed. He was officially accounted for in December. “Finally, Private Delaney will be laid to rest in Tennessee, under a headstone with his name, in the same cemetery where his parents are laid to rest,” Dept. of Veterans Services Commissioner Courtney Rogers said. “We extend our deepest condolences and support to his family and look forward to welcoming this Tennessee hero home.” The dignified transfer of his remains will happen at McGhee Tyson Airport in Knoxville on Wednesday at 6:57 p.m. Delaney will be laid to rest on Monday, May 27. Funeral services will be held at Young's Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Kingston at 2 p.m, and a graveside service will follow at Lawnville Cemetery. Gov. Lee has declared Sunday, May 26 as a day of mourning in honor of Delaney's sacrifice. He is survived by several nephews and nieces.
Burial is HERE.
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NASHVILLE — Remains of a World War II soldier from Tennessee who was killed in Germany are coming home. State officials say the remains of Army Pfc. William F. Delaney of Kingston are set to arrive Wednesday at Knoxville’s airport. Funeral services for the fallen 24-year-old soldier are scheduled on May 27 in Kingston. Delaney, who went by his middle name Frank , was fighting with the 4th Infantry Division when his battalion launched an artillery strike against German soldiers near Grosshau in the Hurtgen Forest on Nov. 22, 1944. Military officials say an artillery shell struck Delaney’s foxhole, and he was killed. Delaney’s remains were deemed unidentifiable after the war. After further investigation, the remains were disinterred in 2017 and they underwent DNA analysis. He was officially accounted for in December.
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Soldier Accounted For From World War II (Delaney, W.). Release No: 19-034 March 11, 2019. WASHINGTON —The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced today that Army Pfc. William F. Delaney, 24, of Kingston, Tennessee, killed during World War II, was accounted for on Dec. 17, 2018.(This identification was initially announced on Dec. 20, 2018.) On Nov. 22, 1944, Delaney served with Company A, 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division, when his battalion launched a massive firing demonstration against a large pocket of German defenders near the town of Grosshau, in the Hürtgen Forest in Germany. During the battle, an enemy artillery shell struck Delaney’s foxhole, and he died before he could be medically evacuated. Due to ongoing combat operations, his remains were not recovered at that time. Following the close of hostilities in Europe in 1945, Delaney was among the hundreds of soldiers still missing from combat in the Hürtgen Forest. Between 1947 and 1950, American Graves Registration Command (AGRC) investigative teams traveled to Grosshau to search for Delaney’s remains. Various graves registration units recovered dozens of unidentified remains from the Hürtgen Forest. Those that could not be identified were designated as Unknowns. In December 1950, after all efforts to recover or identify his remains proved unsuccessful, the War Department declared him non-recoverable. In 1947, a set of remains was recovered by the AGRC from District #135, a section of the forest west of Grosshau. According to records, local citizen Siegfried Glassen first discovered the remains and concluded they were of an American soldier who had been killed by artillery fire. The remains were sent to the AGRC central identification point in Neuville Belgium. After efforts to identify the remains were unsuccessful, the remains, designated X-5425 Neuville, were declared unidentifiable and interred at Neuville (today’s Ardennes American Cemetery.) Following thorough analysis of military records and AGRC documentation by DPAA historians and scientists, which suggested a likely association between X-5425 Neuville and Delany, the remains were disinterred in June 2017 and the remains were sent to DPAA for analysis. To identify Delaney’s remains, scientists from DPAA used dental and anthropological, as well as circumstantial and material evidence. Additionally, the Armed Forces Medical Examiner System used mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) analysis. DPAA is grateful to the American Battle Monuments Commission and to the U.S. Army Regional Mortuary- Europe/Africa for their partnerships in this mission. Of the 16 million Americans who served in World War II, more than 400,000 died during the war. Currently there are 72,738 service members (approximately 26,000 are assessed as possibly-recoverable) still unaccounted for from World War II. Delaney’s name is recorded on the Tablets of the Missing at the Netherlands American Cemetery in Margraten, Netherlands, an American Battle Monuments Commission site along with others who are missing from WWII. Although interred as an "unknown" his grave was meticulously cared for over the past 70 years by the American Battle Monuments Commission. A rosette will be placed next to his name to indicate he has been accounted for.
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Roane County soldier killed in WWII to return home Wednesday. “After more than 74 years, William Delaney will finally return home to Tennessee. This young soldier’s bravery and sacrifice should always be remembered, and I’m glad we can honor him and his family."
Author: WBIR Staff
Published: 5:42 PM EDT May 21, 2019
Updated: 11:35 PM EDT May 21, 2019
ROANE COUNTY, Tenn. — A Kingston soldier killed in action during World War II is finally returning home. U.S. Army Private First Class William Delaney died on Nov. 22, 1944 and was one of hundreds of soldiers missing in Germany. “After more than 74 years, William Delaney will finally return home to Tennessee,” said Gov. Bill Lee. “This young soldier’s bravery and sacrifice should always be remembered, and I’m glad we can honor him and his family today." Officials said the 24-year-old Delaney was fighting with the 4th Infantry Division when his battalion launched an artillery strike against German soldiers near Grosshau in the Hurtgen Forest on Nov. 22, 1944. An artillery shell struck Delaney's foxhole, and he was killed. Delaney's remains were deemed unidentifiable after the war. After further investigation, the remains were disinterred in 2017 and they were analyzed. He was officially accounted for in December. “Finally, Private Delaney will be laid to rest in Tennessee, under a headstone with his name, in the same cemetery where his parents are laid to rest,” Dept. of Veterans Services Commissioner Courtney Rogers said. “We extend our deepest condolences and support to his family and look forward to welcoming this Tennessee hero home.” The dignified transfer of his remains will happen at McGhee Tyson Airport in Knoxville on Wednesday at 6:57 p.m. Delaney will be laid to rest on Monday, May 27. Funeral services will be held at Young's Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Kingston at 2 p.m, and a graveside service will follow at Lawnville Cemetery. Gov. Lee has declared Sunday, May 26 as a day of mourning in honor of Delaney's sacrifice. He is survived by several nephews and nieces.
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NASHVILLE — Remains of a World War II soldier from Tennessee who was killed in Germany are coming home. State officials say the remains of Army Pfc. William F. Delaney of Kingston are set to arrive Wednesday at Knoxville’s airport. Funeral services for the fallen 24-year-old soldier are scheduled on May 27 in Kingston. Delaney, who went by his middle name Frank , was fighting with the 4th Infantry Division when his battalion launched an artillery strike against German soldiers near Grosshau in the Hurtgen Forest on Nov. 22, 1944. Military officials say an artillery shell struck Delaney’s foxhole, and he was killed. Delaney’s remains were deemed unidentifiable after the war. After further investigation, the remains were disinterred in 2017 and they underwent DNA analysis. He was officially accounted for in December.
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Soldier Accounted For From World War II (Delaney, W.). Release No: 19-034 March 11, 2019. WASHINGTON —The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced today that Army Pfc. William F. Delaney, 24, of Kingston, Tennessee, killed during World War II, was accounted for on Dec. 17, 2018.(This identification was initially announced on Dec. 20, 2018.) On Nov. 22, 1944, Delaney served with Company A, 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division, when his battalion launched a massive firing demonstration against a large pocket of German defenders near the town of Grosshau, in the Hürtgen Forest in Germany. During the battle, an enemy artillery shell struck Delaney’s foxhole, and he died before he could be medically evacuated. Due to ongoing combat operations, his remains were not recovered at that time. Following the close of hostilities in Europe in 1945, Delaney was among the hundreds of soldiers still missing from combat in the Hürtgen Forest. Between 1947 and 1950, American Graves Registration Command (AGRC) investigative teams traveled to Grosshau to search for Delaney’s remains. Various graves registration units recovered dozens of unidentified remains from the Hürtgen Forest. Those that could not be identified were designated as Unknowns. In December 1950, after all efforts to recover or identify his remains proved unsuccessful, the War Department declared him non-recoverable. In 1947, a set of remains was recovered by the AGRC from District #135, a section of the forest west of Grosshau. According to records, local citizen Siegfried Glassen first discovered the remains and concluded they were of an American soldier who had been killed by artillery fire. The remains were sent to the AGRC central identification point in Neuville Belgium. After efforts to identify the remains were unsuccessful, the remains, designated X-5425 Neuville, were declared unidentifiable and interred at Neuville (today’s Ardennes American Cemetery.) Following thorough analysis of military records and AGRC documentation by DPAA historians and scientists, which suggested a likely association between X-5425 Neuville and Delany, the remains were disinterred in June 2017 and the remains were sent to DPAA for analysis. To identify Delaney’s remains, scientists from DPAA used dental and anthropological, as well as circumstantial and material evidence. Additionally, the Armed Forces Medical Examiner System used mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) analysis. DPAA is grateful to the American Battle Monuments Commission and to the U.S. Army Regional Mortuary- Europe/Africa for their partnerships in this mission. Of the 16 million Americans who served in World War II, more than 400,000 died during the war. Currently there are 72,738 service members (approximately 26,000 are assessed as possibly-recoverable) still unaccounted for from World War II. Delaney’s name is recorded on the Tablets of the Missing at the Netherlands American Cemetery in Margraten, Netherlands, an American Battle Monuments Commission site along with others who are missing from WWII. Although interred as an "unknown" his grave was meticulously cared for over the past 70 years by the American Battle Monuments Commission. A rosette will be placed next to his name to indicate he has been accounted for.
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Roane County soldier killed in WWII to return home Wednesday. “After more than 74 years, William Delaney will finally return home to Tennessee. This young soldier’s bravery and sacrifice should always be remembered, and I’m glad we can honor him and his family."
Author: WBIR Staff
Published: 5:42 PM EDT May 21, 2019
Updated: 11:35 PM EDT May 21, 2019
ROANE COUNTY, Tenn. — A Kingston soldier killed in action during World War II is finally returning home. U.S. Army Private First Class William Delaney died on Nov. 22, 1944 and was one of hundreds of soldiers missing in Germany. “After more than 74 years, William Delaney will finally return home to Tennessee,” said Gov. Bill Lee. “This young soldier’s bravery and sacrifice should always be remembered, and I’m glad we can honor him and his family today." Officials said the 24-year-old Delaney was fighting with the 4th Infantry Division when his battalion launched an artillery strike against German soldiers near Grosshau in the Hurtgen Forest on Nov. 22, 1944. An artillery shell struck Delaney's foxhole, and he was killed. Delaney's remains were deemed unidentifiable after the war. After further investigation, the remains were disinterred in 2017 and they were analyzed. He was officially accounted for in December. “Finally, Private Delaney will be laid to rest in Tennessee, under a headstone with his name, in the same cemetery where his parents are laid to rest,” Dept. of Veterans Services Commissioner Courtney Rogers said. “We extend our deepest condolences and support to his family and look forward to welcoming this Tennessee hero home.” The dignified transfer of his remains will happen at McGhee Tyson Airport in Knoxville on Wednesday at 6:57 p.m. Delaney will be laid to rest on Monday, May 27. Funeral services will be held at Young's Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Kingston at 2 p.m, and a graveside service will follow at Lawnville Cemetery. Gov. Lee has declared Sunday, May 26 as a day of mourning in honor of Delaney's sacrifice. He is survived by several nephews and nieces.
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