A Resolution honoring the life, service and memory of United States Army Air Forces Corporal Glenn Hodak.
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This resolution honors the life, service, and memory of Corporal Glenn Hodak, a member of the United States Army Air Forces who served during World War II. Corporal Hodak was a tail gunner on a B-29 Superfortress bomber and tragically perished in the Tokyo Prison Fire in 1945. His remains were recently identified through forensic analysis and will be returned to Pennsylvania for burial with his family.
Key provisions
- Honors the life and service of Corporal Glenn Hodak.
- Recognizes his service in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II.
- Acknowledges his role as a tail gunner on a B-29 Superfortress bomber.
- Details his participation in the Great Tokyo Air Raid.
- Notes his capture as a prisoner of war and subsequent death in the Tokyo Prison Fire.
- Highlights the identification of his remains through forensic analysis in 2022.
- Announces the return of his remains to Pennsylvania.
- Provides for a military escort and burial in Spring Creek Cemetery.
Who is affected
- United States Army Air Forces veterans
- Corporal Glenn Hodak’s family
- Residents of Pennsylvania
- Military personnel
- Families of WWII veterans
Notable changes
- The resolution commemorates the identification of Corporal Hodak’s remains after 80 years.
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Daniel Laughlin
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