The remains of the World War II sailor were finally identified and returned to his family. The identification was made possible by a combination of DNA testing and historical records. Keil, a 21-year-old from Port Gamble, Washington, was killed in action during the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. He was assigned to the USS Arizona, the battleship that was the target of the Japanese attack. The USS Arizona was the most heavily damaged ship in the attack, and its sinking was a defining moment in the attack.

The letter was never answered. This unanswered letter, along with the lack of any other communication from the Navy, fueled the family’s growing sense of despair and uncertainty. The family’s search for answers was hampered by the lack of records and the secrecy surrounding the war. The family’s search for answers was further complicated by the fact that the Navy had a policy of not releasing information about missing personnel. This policy, known as the “missing man” policy, was designed to protect the families of the missing. However, it also served to obscure the truth and prevent families from finding closure.

Keil’s family and friends gathered to pay their respects. Keil’s remains were then transported to a funeral home in Seattle. Keil’s remains were identified through DNA testing. The identification process was a lengthy and complex one, involving multiple steps and experts. The process began with the recovery of DNA from the remains. The DNA was then compared to a database of DNA samples from missing persons. The process took several months, and the results were not immediately available. The identification was confirmed by a forensic anthropologist.