March 28, 2024

Iowa airman buried nearly 70 years after death

BADGER — The remains of an Iowa airman shot down nearly 70 years ago during a World War II battle have been buried in his hometown of Badger.

Staff Sgt. Maurice Fevold was 21 when his plane was hit while flying over Germany during the Battle of the Bulge. Wreckage was found in 2007, and recent DNA testing was used to identify Fevold’s remains, which were recovered in 2012.

A funeral was held for Fevold on Monday and he was given full military honors.