(George, Iowa) – The body of an Iowa soldier missing in action for over 70 years is finally coming home. Army Cpl. Eldert John Beek fought during the Korean War, and was presumed Killed In Action/Missing In Action (KIA/MIA) Dec. 1, 1950 following a battle in the Chosin Reservoir Eastern Shore in North Korea. His remains, were finally accounted for in April, 2020.

In 2018, North Korea delivered 55 boxes of human remains as part of a deal with the Trump administration. Beek will be buried June 14 in George, Iowa.

CPL. Eldert J. Beek. KIA 12 Dec. 1950, North Korea.