Remains of Ky Soldier Home

A kentucky soldier who served in the korean war is being honored today.... as a community gets set to finally lay him to rest.

L3: abc 36 news white remains of ky soldier escorted home billie joe hash, of corbin, died in the korea ... 18-year-old army corporal billie joe hash of corbin was reported missing in 19-50.

His remains were only recently identified.

On thursday.... police, rolling thunder kentucky and the community escorted hash 160 miles from the airport to a funeral home in corbin.

A special medal ceremony for hash is taking place at hart funeral home tonight.

That started at 5:30.

The visitation takes place from 6 to 8..

Funeral services for hash will be held tomorrow morning starting at 10 at worley cemetery in corbin.

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