To this day, WWII veteran Leon Cooper feels indebted to the thousands of US soldiers who died in combat and were buried in unmarked graves, but are still listed as missing in action. To shine a light on the MIA issue and spur efforts to recover the remains of the fallen, the 94-year-old Cooper, at great risk to his own health, makes the arduous trip back to Manila, recounting the road to MacArthur's famous Return.
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