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In 'last chapter,' North Dakota airman who made ultimate sacrifice in World War II laid to rest

Forensic DNA testing identified his remains after 80 years, and a B-52 flyover marked the final military honors, officials said.

Summary by Jamestown Sun
DAHLEN, N.D. — A spectacular summer day with blue skies, puffy clouds and a light breeze served as a perfect backdrop for the homecoming for a North Dakota hero of World War II. Hundreds of people came to pay respects to U.S. Army Air Forces Staff Sgt. Irvin C. Ellingson on Saturday, June 20, in his hometown of Dahlen, North Dakota, 55 miles northwest of Grand Forks. His funeral and burial were the culmination of three days worth of ceremonies, …

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Jamestown Sun broke the news on Monday, June 22, 2026.
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