MIA Korean Vet To Be Honored

WHITE SHIELD, N.D. (AP) — The family of a North Dakota soldier deemed missing in action during the Korean War is getting his medals and awards.

The Minot Daily News reports the honors will be given May 30 to the family of Cpl. Elmer Bear, who is from the Fort Berthold Reservation. The ceremony will take place in White Shield with North Dakota National Guard commander Maj. Gen. David Sprynczynatyk (sprihn-sihn-AT'-ik) on hand.

The newspaper says Bear was reported as missing in action since Nov. 26, 1950 after a battle with Chinese forces in North Korea. His wife and son have since died.

Bear was born in 1927 in Elbowoods, which is now covered by Lake Sakakawea (suh-kah-kuh-WEE'-uh).

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