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After 81 Years, Soldier Finally Home | Roanoke News
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- Jul 26, 2026
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Summary
After 81 years of waiting, the family of WWII hero Private Claude Albert Dewberry finally received the long-awaited news: his remains were identified in 2025, bringing decades of grief to a close. Captured in 1942, he endured the Bataan Death March and multiple POW camps before dying aboard a Japanese ship bombed by U.S. forces. His nephew and niece described the moment as overwhelming and almost unbelievable, tears flowing as they finally knew he was home. Dewberry, posthumously awarded the Purple Heart, Bronze Star, and POW Medal, was laid to rest in Hurt, Virginia, beside his mother — who spent her life praying for his return. His sacrifice, now honored with a dignified homecoming, stands as a powerful tribute to the courage of his generation. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/210879448c0a04a7