Memorial Service, Burial in Bozeman for World War II Soldier

The honor guard presents Don McHenry, Pvt. William A. Boegli's eldest nephew, with a folded flag at Sunset Hills Cemetery in Bozeman, Mont., on May 25, 2019. Rachel Leathe/Bozeman Daily Chronicle via AP

BOZEMAN, Mont.—A World War II soldier from Montana who died on an island in the Pacific Ocean 75 years ago has been buried in his home state after his remains were identified last year.

A memorial and funeral with full military honors were held on May 25 in Bozeman for Army Pvt. William A. Boegli, who was raised in Sedan, Montana.