Remains of World War II soldier Richard "Tiny" Sowell returned home

After more than 70 years the remains of a soldier who died in the Far East during World War II were returned home Wednesday morning.

US Army Sgt. Richard “Tiny” Sowell was killed in action on Saipan in 1944.

His remains were found and later identified.

Palm Beach Post Reporter Eliot Kleinberg first revealed the story in an exclusive report. (Read the full story).

A funeral is scheduled for Friday.

Bringing Tiny home after 73 yrs: Remains of local #WWII hero to arrive today at @PBI_Airport - Delta Flt 845 from Atlanta @ 11:42am http://t.co/y26vHKS1hy Watch FB Live http://t.co/6LhsuH7cfgpic.twitter.com/P3jPWnREgx

— Eliot Kleinberg (@eliotkpbp) November 8, 2017

PBSO Welcomes US Army Sgt. Richard “Tiny” Sowell, killed in action on Saipan in 1944. In 2015, Tiny's nephew was advised that the military had possibly found his remains. On June, 2017, it was confirmed. Please join us LIVE later this morning to honor Tiny as he returns home. pic.twitter.com/8Wx9LttCcK

— PBSO (@PBCountySheriff) November 8, 2017

WWII War Hero returns to Palm Beach County 73 years later at Palm Beach International Airport - watch arrival of "Tiny" Sowell remains https://t.co/DHqmX6nhX9pic.twitter.com/ruirjy89si

— Eliot Kleinberg (@eliotkpbp) November 8, 2017