University of Wisconsin 

Missing in Action Recovery & Identification Project

The University of Wisconsin Missing in Action Recovery and Identification Project honors the sacrifice of brave Americans who paid the ultimate price for our freedoms. We educate students and communities, bring closure to families, and build the next generation of servant leaders who will effect positive change in the world

In 2018, the MIA team successfully recovered the remains of 2nd LT Walter B. Stone, who was shot down near Quercamps, France on October 22nd, 1943.

In 2016-2017, the MIA team led the successful discovery of 1st LT Frank Fazekas, who was shot down over the village of Buysscheure, France on May 22nd, 1944.


Missing in Action Mission

Homeward Heroes