Tag #New Guinea

What specific actions led to the identification of 1st Lt. Herbert G. Tennyson's remains after 80 years?

After 80 years, the remains of 1st Lt. Herbert G. Tennyson, a 24-year-old pilot from Wichita, Kansas, have been identified and will be buried in his hometown. His B-24 bomber, "Heaven Can Wait," crashed in New Guinea during WWII after suffering an apparent anti-aircraft hit. This identification follows the recent identification of another crewmember, bringing the total to four identified.