He died in captivity. His remains have not been recovered. Mrs. Curran supports the Finding The Families Project. This is such an important effort, particularly as the years pass. The available family members who can donate is dwindling.
Many people are unaware that samples from two family members are desired for better identification.
My aunt and uncle both donated samples a few years ago and my aunt has since passed away. I'm glad I didn't put it off. Remembrance For several years, the Korean War Project has maintained the most comprehensive public database of Korean War Casualties available to the public. In addition to the government obtained information, the Korean War Project maintains the Remembrance database consisting of data submitted by veterans and family members who have interest or knowledge of a particular loss. To date, over 6000 entries are now in the Remembrance database for public viewing and access through the Internet.