(George, IA) — The remains of a northwest Iowa soldier killed in the Korean War are returning to Lyon County today (Thursday). Iowa and South Dakota Patriot Guard riders and state troopers from both states are escorting the body of Army Corporal Eldert J. Beek from the Sioux Falls airport to Rock Rapids. Corporal Beek was presumed dead on December 1st, 1950 after his unit was attacked in North Korea. The 20-year-old from George was a member of the Army’s Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division. Beek’s family says it is a relief to finally get some closure more than 70 years later.
Remains of Korean War Veteran Being Returned to Northwest Iowa
Jun 10, 2021 | 11:08 AM
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