WWII soldier missing for 81 years is buried in his hometown of Weymouth

Army Private Alfred Thomas Langevin was laid to rest with full military honors at Fairmount Cemetery in Weymouth, 81 years after he went missing during World War II.

Remains of World War II soldier from Weymouth declared missing 80 years ago will be transported home

Pvt. Langevin will be buried with full military honors in Fairmount Cemetery Monday after a funeral procession and a public ...

WWII veteran’s remains are being returned to Weymouth

Private Alfred Langevin’s return reminds us that the passage of time never diminishes the debt of gratitude we owe to those ...
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World War II vet’s remains to be properly laid to rest 77 years later

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — 1944 in the Hürtgen Forest, American forces met the Germans in a fierce battle that lasted 88 days, the longest World War II battle on German ground. American casualties from the ...
The Boston Pilot

Weymouth soldier laid to rest after 81 years missing in WWII

For over 80 years, Private Alfred T. Langevin was known simply as X-2756. Langevin was born in Weymouth in 1915 and baptized at Immaculate Conception Parish. He attended public school unt ...

Hundreds gather to witness homecoming of missing World War II soldier from Weymouth

Patrick Thompson, Langevin’s nephew who traveled to Weymouth from Pennsylvania for the burial, called Monday morning’s service to lay his uncle to rest “overwhelming.” Langevin, who was 29 when he ...

Local 100-year-old WWII veteran celebrated for service and sacrifice

Jose Mendez reflects on the battles he fought, the friends he lost, and the lessons of courage and service he hopes the ...