PFC Donald Mylin Born US Army Korean War KIA Lititz Pa.
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PFC Donald Mylin Born
US Army, KIA
Korean War 1948-50
Lititz/Annville Pa.
The Patriot Guard Riders have been asked to honor the sacrifice of US Army, Korean War KIA, PFC Donald Mylin Born as he is returned home after over 70 years MIA.
Donald enlisted in the Army June 16th 1948, and trained at Fort Dix New Jersey. After basic training, PFC. Born was stationed in Japan as part of the first Cavalry in 1949. He was later assigned to the 31st Infantry Regiment, Seventh Division and was sent to Korea. Donald M. Born was last accounted for on July 28th 1950, and declared MIA on August 30th of the same year.
The Korean War was barely a month old when Private Born was lost.
By the end of July 1950, the conflict was going badly for the Republic of Korea and the U.S. Born and his 19th Regiment comrades were among the much-needed reinforcements. On July 28, most of the 2nd Battalion, 19th Regiment was deployed astride hills along the Chinju-Hadong Road, west of the Nam River. Born’s G Company was apart from the battalion’s main group. The morning of July 30, the North Koreans maneuvered around 2nd Battalion positions and cut off the road north out of Chinju. Later that day, G Company crossed the Nam River; the goal was to prevent the enemy from reaching Chinju between the road and the river. North Korean forces attacked G Company while the main body of North Korea’s 6th Division launched a full offensive against other American positions. During the early morning of July 31, G Company entered the new American defensive line at Chinju. The 2nd Battalion was then ordered to move northeast. As G Company was preparing to do that, the enemy attacked. By noon on July 31, the entire 19th Regiment had left Chinju. According to DPMO, during the course of the July 30-31 battle, the 19th Regiment lost nearly 600 men, including Private Born.
On June 21st, 2022, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency reported finding of a DNA match to PVT Born’s remains. For his sacrifice PFC Donald Mylin Born US Army received the Purple Heart for being KIA in the Korean War. The Republic of Korea War Service Medal which was presented to his half-sister who gave blood samples years ago to help Identify him should he ever be found.
PFC Donald Born’s Name is recorded on the Courts of the Missing at the Punchbowl. A rosette will be place to his name to indicate he has been accounted for.
Private First-Class, Donald M. Born made the ultimate sacrifice at only 19 years of age. He stood in defense of freedom. We will stand in recognition of the honor he deserves as he goes to his final rest. 72 years to the day that he was declared MIA. PFC Donald Mylin Born is a true patriot that gave his all for his country. Finally. It is our turn to stand in honor of his sacrifice.
Welcome home sir. Thank you for your sacrifice
August 30th 2022
Visitation and Service;
Charles F Snyder Funeral Home
3110 Lititz Pike
Lititz Pa. 17543
Staging; 0830Hrs
Visitation, Family; 0900-1000 Hrs
Visitation Public; 1000-1100 Hrs.
Service; 1100 Hrs
Escort; Following Service
Committal;
Indiantown Gap National Cemetery
Annville PA 17003
Staging: 1230 Hrs.
Service; 1300 Hrs.
Indiantown Gap National Cemetery
Annville PA 17003
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/qhbyQPg8evBbuTTG6
Gap Portion only
Stage at the parking lot opposite the rear of the PA Memorial, (turn left at the US Flag Circle). DO NOT PROCEED TO COMMITTAL SITE WITHOUT PERMISSION.
NOTE: Concealed carry permits are NOT recognized on military installations and federal reservations. Indiantown Gap National Cemetery is a federal reservation. Do not bring weapons or hazardous materials to this mission.
RCIC: Paul Sobolewski/Russ Hogg
E-Mail: Paulski58@yahoo.com / russwilliamhogg@gmail.com
For mission information, contact:
Eric M. Cramer, Veterans Liaison East
Email: pgrpa.vetrep.east@gmail.com
Phone: 717-507-5213
