MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Gov. Tony Evers ordered flags to fly at half-staff in Wisconsin starting Wednesday to honor a World War II veteran killed in action, whose remains were recently identified.

Gov. Evers explained Tuesday that U.S. Army Private First Class Leon R. Karwacki will be buried with full military honors on Wednesday, in Milwaukee.

“Private First Class Leon R. Karwacki was a hero who selflessly answered the call to serve and gave his life defending the values and freedoms we hold most dear,” said Gov. Evers. “We are forever grateful for his service and sacrifice, and it is an honor to welcome Private First Class Karwacki back to his home state so that he may be finally laid to rest.”

Karwacki was killed in an attack on Sept. 17, 1944, in Germany. Gov. Evers said Karwacki’s b

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