GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The remains of a World War II Army pilot who was killed in action are finally coming home after 82 years.

Lt. Morton Sher, 22, died on August 20, 1943, during a mission in central China. For decades, his remains were considered “not recoverable” until continued searching led to their discovery and a DNA test confirmed his identity.

“It’s made me more proud to be an American than ever before,” Bruce Fine, Sher’s nephew, told FOX Carolina. “Our country is so dedicated to reuniting people like Morton with their family and bringing them home.”

Sher’s remains are scheduled to arrive at GSP International Airport on Dec. 11. His burial will take place at Beth Israel Cemetery on Dec. 14 with full military honors.

Early life and military service

Sher graduated

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