Louisiana State Police joined law enforcement agencies and military personnel to escort a World War II soldier home to Vinton more than eight decades after his death. LSP said the escort honored Technician, Fifth Grade Gurnie Joseph "Tutie" Richard, whose remains were positively identified and returned to the community he once called home on Thursday.
Louisiana State Police joined law enforcement agencies and military personnel to escort a World War II soldier home to Vinton more than eight decades after his death.
LSP said the escort honored Technician, Fifth Grade Gurnie Joseph "Tutie" Richard, whose remains were positively identified and returned to the community he once called home on Thursday.
Louisiana State Police said it was a privilege to help accompany Richard on the final leg of his journey home.
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Louisiana State Police joined law enforcement agencies and military personnel to escort a World War II soldier home to Vinton more than eight decades after his death. LSP said the escort honored Technician, Fifth Grade Gurnie Joseph "Tutie" Richard, whose remains were positively identified and returned to the community he once called home on Thursday. Louisiana State Police said it was a privilege to help accompany Richard on the final leg of his journey home.
26, 1942, while serving in the Philippines during World War II.
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