Delaware County Family Receives Remains of WWII Soldier Joseph Cocco

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The remains of U.S. Army Private Joseph Cocco were returned to his family 80 years after he was killed in combat.

The remains of World War II U.S Army Private Joseph Cocco have been returned to his family in Delaware County after 80 years, writes Joe Holden for CBS News Philadelphia.

At age 22, Cocco, an Overbrook native, had been reported missing in Italy during combat.

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U.S. Army Private Joseph Cocco was awarded a Purple Heart during his tour in World War II. Image via CBS News Philadelphia.

On Sept. 9, 1943, Cocco was declared dead, but the military was unable to locate his remains…

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