The remains of a 19-year-old soldier from Cortez who went missing during the Korean War were identified in August, more than 70 years after his death. Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency19-year-old Korean War Army Cpl. John Spruell The remains of Army Cpl. John A. Spruell were identified on Aug. 11, 2023, according to a Monday news release from the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency. Spruell joined the army on Oct.