Anthony Konze

Missing in Action during the Korean War on September 1, 1950, and has now been officially recognized for his sacrifice in service to our country. Born on March 1, 1930, in Brooklyn, New York, Anthony was the eldest of eight children; a devoted Son, Brother, Uncle and friend who answered the call of duty with courage and honor. He enlisted in the U.S. Army with a deep sense of patriotism and served his country bravely during one of its most challenging conflicts. At the time of his passing, Anthony Konze was survived by Catherine Konze (Mother), Albert Konze (Father), Emma Kelly, Kathleen DiGesare, Loretta Bergsma, Carol Robertson and Irene Egan (Sisters), John Konze, Frederick Konze, (Brothers), as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews. A life that was cut short to soon. Loved by so many and never forgotten. Anthony, was found on 25 November 1951 near the village of Sin’gi-ri, South Korea, by a grave’s registration team as one of three sets of remains “recovered from a closed foxhole.” The X- 5046 remains were not able to be identified and were buried as a Korean War Unknown in the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific (NMCP) in 1956. Though he never returned home, until now, his legacy of bravery and sacrifice continues to live on in the hearts of his family, fellow soldiers, and a grateful nation. His name is etched in stone and in memory, reminding us of the cost of freedom. A memorial service will be held on July 18, with full military honors rendered in recognition of his service and ultimate sacrifice. He will finally be laid to rest and peace at Georgia National Cemetery, Canton Georgia. Let us remember him not for the years lost, but for the values he upheld, honor, and country. A historical note about CPL Anthony Konze: Corporal (CPL) Anthony KONZE, service number RA12325352, of Brooklyn, New York, was born on 1 March 1930. He enlisted in the U.S. Army on 5 October 1949. He served in Company C, 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division, during the Korean War. On 1 September 1950, he was reported MIA near Changyong in the Republic of Korea. He was not reported as a POW by repatriated Americans, and subsequent searches of the battle area failed to recover his remains. The Army issued a presumptive Finding of Death as of 7 May 1954 and on 16 January 1956, his remains were determined to be Nonrecoverable. Unknown X-5046 was found on 25 November 1951 near the village of Sin’gi-ri, South Korea, by a graves registration team as one of three sets of remains “recovered from a closed foxhole.” The X-5046 remains were not able to be identified and were buried as a Korean War Unknown in the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific (NMCP) in 1956. In June 2021 the DPAA disinterred X-5046 from the NMCP and accessioned the remains into the DPAA’s Laboratory as CIL 2021-149 for scientific testing. The DPAA lab ultimately identified CPL Anthony KONZE on 18 December 2024. Today, Corporal Konze is memorialized on the Courts of the Missing at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. His name is also inscribed on the Korean War Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington, DC, which was updated in 2022 to include the names of the fallen. The Funeral Service will be live-streamed at: https://vimeo.com/event/5262079

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Anthony Konze

March 1, 1930 - September 1, 1950