Atlanta, GA 3/11/2008 11:14:57 PM
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Frozen Remains Identified as WWII Airman Ernest G. Munn

The frozen remains of a man found on a California glacier has been identified as those of World War II airman Ernest G. Munn. Munn was 23 when he went missing on November 8, 1942. He, two other cadets and a lieutenant left on an AT-7 Navigator but never returned to Mather Field.  Authorities searched for the missing men, but never found them.

In October of 2005, frozen remains of a man were found and identifies as Leo M. Mustonen, one of the crew members.

 

Peter Sketel and a friend found Munn’s remains in Kings Canyon. Sketel said Munn’s blonde, wavy hair was skill visible. An unopened parachute lay near the body.

 

“You don’t often have an opportunity in life to provide people with the answers to questions that they have always wanted to know the answer to. Having the ability to supply that information just makes me really happy,” Sketel told CNN.

 

Military officials have notified Munn’s family. He had three younger sisters. The women are now in their 80’s. Before joining the military, he told his mother to never cut her long hair. His family said that she lived until 102, and never cut her hair.

 

Authorities say they will continue to search for the other missing men.

 

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