South Shore soldier who went missing in WWII returned home after 81 years

A Weymouth native who was killed in action during World War II and had been classified as missing in action since 1944 has finally returned home after more than 80 years.

The remains of United States Army Private Alfred Thomas Langevin were recently identified, and he arrived Saturday morning at Logan International Airport, where he received a dignified transport to Keohane Funeral Home in Weymouth.

Calling hours will be held from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at the Weymouth Town Hall, where Langevin will lie in honor for the public to pay their respects.

A funeral procession and burial with full military honors is also slated for Monday…

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