[PGR_PA_r5] PFC Donald M. Born, US Army, Korean War MIA/KIA. Lititz Pa. August 30th

[PGR Vetrep East]

*PFC Donald Mylin Born MIA/KIA US Army, Korean War Veteran 1948-50
Lititz/Annville Pa.*


The Patriot Guard Riders have been asked to honor the sacrifice of MIA/KIA
US Army, Korean War Veteran, PFC Donald Mylin Born as he is returned home
after over 70 years MIA.

Donald enlisted in the Army June 16th 1948, and trained at Fort Dix New
Jersey. After basic training, PFC. Born was stationed in Japan as part of
the first Cavalry in 1949. He was later assigned to the 31st Infantry
Regiment, Seventh Division and was sent to Korea. Donald M. Born was last
accounted for on July 28th 1950, and declared MIA on August 30th of the
same year.


The Korean War was barely a month old when Private Born was lost.
By the end of July 1950, the conflict was going badly for the Republic of
Korea and the U.S. Born and his 19th Regiment comrades were among the
much-needed reinforcements. On July 28, most of the 2nd Battalion, 19th
Regiment was deployed astride hills along the Chinju-Hadong Road, west of
the Nam River. Born's G Company was apart from the battalion's main group.
The morning of July 30, the North Koreans maneuvered around 2nd Battalion
positions and cut off the road north out of Chinju. Later that day, G
Company crossed the Nam River; the goal was to prevent the enemy from
reaching Chinju between the road and the river. North Korean forces
attacked G Company while the main body of North Korea's 6th Division
launched a full offensive against other American positions. During the
early morning of July 31, G Company entered the new American defensive line
at Chinju. The 2nd Battalion was then ordered to move northeast. As G
Company was preparing to do that, the enemy attacked. By noon on July 31,
the entire 19th Regiment had left Chinju. According to DPMO, during the
course of the July 30-31 battle, the 19th Regiment lost nearly 600 men,
including Private Born.


On June 21st, 2022, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency reported finding of a
DNA match to PVT Born’s remains. For his sacrifice PFC Donald Mylin Born US
Army received the Purple Heart for being KIA in the Korean War. The Republic
of Korea War Service Medal which was presented to his half-sister who gave
blood samples years ago to help Identify him should he ever be found.
PFC Donald Born’s Name is recorded on the Courts of the Missing at the
Punchbowl. A rosette will be place to his name to indicate he has been
accounted for.
Private First-Class, Donald M. Born made the ultimate sacrifice at only 19
years of age. He stood in defense of freedom. We will stand in recognition
of the honor he deserves as he goes to his final rest. 72 years to the day
that he was declared MIA. PFC Donald Mylin Born is a true patriot that gave
his all for his country. Finally. It is our turn to stand in honor of his
sacrifice.
Welcome home sir. Thank you for your sacrifice

*August 30th 2022*
*Visitation and Service;*
Charles F Snyder Funeral Home
3110 Lititz Pike
Lititz Pa. 17543

*Staging;* 0830Hrs
*Visitation, Family;* 0900-1000 Hrs
*Visitation Public;* 1000-1100 Hrs.
*Service;* 1100 Hrs



*Committal; *Indiantown Gap National Cemetery
Annville PA 17003 <http://tinyurl.com/myyew8z>


*Staging**:* 1230 Hrs.
*Service;* 1300
Indiantown Gap National Cemetery

*Annville PA 17003 *
* Map:  * <https://goo.gl/maps/qhbyQPg8evBbuTTG6>
https://goo.gl/maps/qhbyQPg8evBbuTTG6


*Gap Portion only*
Stage at the parking lot opposite the rear of the PA Memorial, (turn left
at the US Flag Circle).  DO NOT PROCEED TO COMMITTAL SITE WITHOUT
PERMISSION.
*NOTE: Concealed carry permits are NOT recognized on military installations
and federal reservations. Indiantown Gap National Cemetery is a federal
reservation. Do not bring weapons or hazardous materials to this mission.*


*RCIC:*      Paul Sobolewski/Russ Hogg
*E-Mail:*     Paulski58 at yahoo.com / russwilliamhogg at gmail.com
<RussWilliamhogg at gmail.com>


For mission information, contact:
Eric M. Cramer, Veterans Liaison East
Email:  pgrpa.vetrep.east at gmail.com
Phone: 717-507-5213

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Sincerely--
Eric M. Cramer,
Veterans Liaison East
Patriot Guard Riders Of Pennsylvania
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