A Korean War Odyssey is both a moving tribute to a lost family member and a deft microhistory of the war that helped to preserve South Korea’s sovereignty.
Joe Taylor – ForeWord Clarion Book Review
As both a teacher of the Korean War, and also a veteran of the war, I found the book an invaluable addition to my own understanding.
R. Rex Rehfeld. on Amazon
One family’s refusal to give up in their search for answers. You honored your young soldier and his memory. Incredible amount of research…Loved the surprise ending.
Doug H. on Amazon
The author successfully paints the big picture while detailing aspects of everyday Korean life…With compassion and insight, this book offers a personal perspective on the “Forgotten War” that took 36,000 American lives.
Blueink Review
In his debut, Gormley offers an easy-to-digest play-by-play of the Korean War in an authentic, easygoing style.
Kirkus Reviews
With engaging facts about the forensics process involved for such reclamations, the author’s work will appeal to those who are interested in the forensics side of both history and current events. The text also strongly depicts the long-lasting consequences of war on families, which makes it a must-read for anyone interested in the social, political, and generational aspects of military conflict.
Nicole Yurcaba – The US Review of Books
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The Coalition of Families (www.coalitionoffamilies.org) offers extensive databases on POWs and MIAs from Korea and the Cold War.
The Korean War Project (www.koreanwar.org) maintains databases, maps, DNA information and references.
The 2017 MPVA visit to Korea (www.youtube.com) video can be seen here.
The POW Investigative Project (www.powinvestigativeproject.org) examines reports of prisoners held by communist forces.
KPOWs (www.kpows.com) is dedicated to American prisoners held after the Korean War.
The National Alliance of Families (www.nationalalliance.org) is committed to discovering the truth on MIAs and prisoners held after the wars.
The Korean War Legacy Foundation (www.koreanwarlegacy.org) explores the origins and outcomes form the Korean War.
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (www.dpaa.mil) is the government agency charged with retrieving and identifying missing servicemen. Here is their record for Cpl Donald Matney.