Military Scientists Identify Remains of Indiana Soldier Who Died in German WWII Battle

U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Gene F. Walker, of Richmond, Ind., who was killed during World War II. Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency via AP

RICHMOND, Ind.—Military scientists have identified the remains of an Indiana soldier who died in World War II when the tank he was commanding was struck by an anti-tank round during a battle in Germany.

The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced Wednesday that the remains of U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Gene F. Walker of Richmond, Indiana, were identified in July, nearly 79 years after his death.