US soldier missing since Korean War identified after decades, burial set for October

Private Joseph E. Boyd, who went missing in action at age 17 during the Korean War, has been identified more than seventy years later. His remains had previously been recorded as Unknown X-1642. Investigators confirmed his identity using advanced forensic methods, including DNA testing. A burial ceremony is scheduled for October 21, 2026, in Owings Mills, Maryland. The case reflects continued efforts to account for service members lost in past conflicts.