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Coverage dated September 15, 2026 to September 18, 2026

'They gave their lives': Missing WWII veteran laid to rest in Exeter

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After being missing for over 80 years, the remains of World War II veteran Sgt. Adolf P. Aguirre were returned to his hometown of Exeter, California, for burial.

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  1. Your Central Valley

    WWII airman returns home to Exeter after missing for over 80 years (opens Your Central Valley)

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    World War II veteran Sgt. Adolph P. Aguirre, who went missing after his bomber was shot down in 1943, is scheduled to be buried this Friday at the Exeter District Cemetery.

  2. ABC 30 Fresno

    Long-missing World War II sergeant laid to rest in Exeter after 83 years (opens ABC 30 Fresno)

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    Hundreds of people gathered Friday at Exeter District Cemetery to honor and bury World War II Sgt. Adolph Aguirre, who had been missing for 83 years.

  3. Your Central Valley

    'They gave their lives': Missing WWII veteran laid to rest in Exeter (opens Your Central Valley)

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    After being missing for over 80 years, the remains of World War II veteran Sgt. Adolf P. Aguirre were returned to his hometown of Exeter, California, for burial.

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