Soldier's Remains Returned To Columbus Family

Last updated on Wednesday, June 30, 2010

(COLUMBUS, IN) - The remains of an Indiana soldier who fought in the Korean War are being returned to his family in Columbus.

U.S. Navy Ensign Robert Langwell of Columbus will be buried July 12th at Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors.

Langwell was a sailor on the Minesweeper USS Magpie when it sank after striking an enemy mine off the South Korean Coast.

He was one of 20 men lost at sea.

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