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Military funeral held for Menasha man killed in WWII

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A funeral was held for a Wisconsin Marine killed in World War II nearly 75 years ago.

26-year-old Sgt. Elden Grimm of Menasha was one of the Marines killed during the battle of Tarawa in 1943.

In 2016, his remains were exhumed and scientist were able to use dental records identify him. He was buried next to his mother.