West Virginia-Born World War II Veteran Given Proper Burial After Being Identified 81 Years Later

West Virginia-born World War II veteran given proper burial after being identified 81 years later

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — After more than 80 years, a fallen World War II hero from West Virginia is finally home, and family members in both West Virginia and Alabama are making sure his legacy is never forgotten. "We just appreciate him and his sacrifice for us," said Frank Adkins, a family member to Pvt. Mack Kidd. "He had a daughter that he had only seen one time, and then he was killed. We need to appreciate all of the sacrifices that any …

West Virginia-born World War II Veteran given proper burial after being identified 81 years later

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) – After more than 80 years, a fallen World War II hero from West Virginia is finally home. Family members, both in our region and in Alabama, are making sure his legacy is never forgotten. "We just appreciate him and his sacrifice for us," said Frank Adkins, a family member to Pvt. Mack Kidd. "He had a daughter that he had only seen one time, and then he was killed. We need to appreciate all of the sacrifices that any mi…