KOREAN WAR PROJECT REMEMBRANCE

CPL Donald Lester DuPont

Remains Accounted For January 24 2023
32nd Infantry Regiment
B CO 1 BN
Army
Hostile, Died While Missing (MIA)
Date Of Loss: December 2, 1950
Date Of Identification: January 24, 2023
Service Number: RA16284495
Born: October 10, 1928
Home Or Place Of Enlistment
Alma Center, Wisconsin
Location Or Battle Zone: Chosin Reservoir
Town Or Area: Eastern Shore
Burial Location
Cleveland Cemetery, Fairchild, Wi

Comments: Corporal DuPont was a member of Company B, 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division. He was listed as Missing in Action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on December 2, 1950. He was presumed dead on December 31, 1953. Reported DOD last known home of record - Alma Center, Wisconsin, also Cleveland Township.

Son of John L. DuPont and Tena A. DuPont. Husband of Tena DuPont of Alma Center rural route.

Final Disposition Date: December 31, 1953
Korean War Project Key No: 8179

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CLEVELAND CEMETERY, FAIRCHILD, WI

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