Remains of World War II soldier missing in action identified, to be buried in Dayton

The remains of a World War II soldier from Ohio who was missing in action have been identified.

U.S. Army Pvt. James G. Loterbaugh of Roseville, Ohio, killed in World War II, was accounted for on Sept. 20, 2024.

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Loterbaugh was born on March 25, 1909 Hocking, Athens, Ohio, and was killed in service to his country on Dec. 11, 1944, in Germany’s Hürtgen Forest, according to his obituary.

In January of 1944, Loterbaugh joined the Army and served in Company C, 774th Tank Battalion, during World War II…

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