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A 19-year-old ranch hand from Kaycee who went missing during the Korean War is one step closer to home.

The remains of DeMaret Marston Kirtley arrived by plane Thursday in Billings, Montana. The family is hosting a public viewing Friday morning in Sheridan, and a memorial service will be held Saturday morning in Kaycee.

Kirtley went missing during fierce fighting at Chosin Reservoir in late 1950. His unidentified remains were buried by Chinese soldiers and later moved to a national cemetery in Hawaii. He was identified by DNA in May 2018.

More coverage coming Sunday in the Star-Tribune and at Trib.com.

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