WWII service member finally laid to rest in Oregon [Video]

A World War II service member killed in action in 1943, has finally made it home to his final resting place in Portland.

PORTLAND, Oregon — A World War II service member killed in action in 1943 and has finally made it home to his final resting place in Portland. His remains were identified and returned from a cemetery in Europe.

Family members said they’re thankful that the defense department agency that works to solve the mystery of unaccounted for service members was able to do so for their loved one, George Edward Davies.

On a sun-filled Monday afternoon at Willamette National Cemetery, an Oregon hero of World War II, now identified, was finally laid to rest. Staff Sergeant George Davies returned to his hometown of Portland after being missing in action for 81 years.

This is what family had been waiting for and wondering if it would ever happen.

“It just kind of feels like he’s come back home — been given the …