Biden says uncle shot down over area populated by cannibals in World War Two

US President Joe Biden visits a war memorial that includes the name of his uncle who died in WWII, Ambrose J. Finnegan Jr., in Scranton, Pennsylvania, US, April 17, 2024.PITTSBURGH — President Joe Biden on Wednesday raised the possibility that an uncle who served in the Pacific campaign during World War Two might have fallen victim to cannibals after his plane was shot down over New Guinea.

"He flew single-engine planes, reconnaissance flights over New Guinea. He had volunteered because someone couldn't make it. He got shot down in an area where there were a lot of cannibals in New Guinea at the time," Biden told reporters in Scranton moments after visiting the granite memorial. Biden again related the story about the man he called "Uncle Bosie" at a separate event as a riposte to the reported comment from Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump that "suckers and losers" die in combat. Trump has denied making the comment.

Singapore Latest News, Singapore Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Civil War seeks to capture 'heartbreaking' experience of war zone journalistsLOS ANGELES — Actors Kirsten Dunst and Wagner Moura sought to understand how journalists cope with working in war zones as they prepared for their starring roles in the movie Civil War, which is released in US cinemas on Friday (April 12). Civil War is a tense thriller set in the near future, as society collapses in the United States...
Source: asiaonecom - 🏆 10. / 59 Read more »

Biden acknowledges 'pain' of Arab Americans over war in GazaUS President issues statement for Arab American Heritage Month
Source: ChannelNewsAsia - 🏆 6. / 66 Read more »

Biden raises $121.4m, topping Trump and boosting record war chestThe president and his party ended March with US$192 million cash on hand.
Source: straits_times - 🏆 5. / 69 Read more »

Biden says Netanyahu’s approach to war in Gaza is a ‘mistake’Mr Biden has previously called Israel’s bombing in Gaza “indiscriminate” and its military actions “over the top”.
Source: The Straits Times - 🏆 8. / 63 Read more »

World War II loot found in a Massachusetts home is returned to OkinawaThere were paintings and pottery.
Source: The Straits Times - 🏆 8. / 63 Read more »

Biden pledges support in Baltimore but who will foot bill for world’s costliest marine disaster?The rebuilding of the bridge could cost up to US$1 billion.
Source: The Straits Times - 🏆 8. / 63 Read more »