NORTH CAROLINA -- PFC Jones, a native of Red Oak, North Carolina, was declared missing in action while serving in the Korean War in 1950.

• Governor Cooper ordered the lowering of U.S. and NC flags.
• The flags are being lowered in honor of U.S. Army Private First Class William Hoover Jones and other fallen soldiers.
• After nearly 70 years his remains will be returned home.

After nearly 70 years, his remains have been returned home to family and friends, providing closure after years of uncertainty.

Gov. Roy Cooper has ordered the lowering of U.S. and NC flags in honor of U.S. Army Private First Class William Hoover Jones.

The flags will be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Friday, June 21. This is in honor of PFC Jones and all those who have fought for our country overseas and never returned home.

In honor of his life and service, PFC Jones will lie in state at the NC State Capitol Rotunda in Raleigh on Friday.

Individuals, businesses, schools, municipalities, counties, and other government subdivisions are encouraged to fly the flag at half-staff for the same duration of time to show respect.

According to the North Korean government, the 19-year-old's remains were found close to the final place he was last seen.

We're told U.S. Army officials relied on DNA testing, dental records, and anatomy to identify the remains.

The second soldier's remains will be returned home next week.