DNA test connects Clay County Navy veteran to WWII POW missing for over 80 years

CLAY COUNTY, Fla. – A World War II Navy sailor whose only known family is in the Jacksonville area is finally being laid to rest after being listed as missing in action for more than 80 years.

Modern technology — including DNA testing — made it possible.

Edward Campbell, who lives in Clay County with his daughter, Tina Carmona, received an unexpected call from the Navy a few months ago…

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