MelPack Posted 22 April Share Posted 22 April (edited) If you are visiting the Battlefields in May around the dates below there are three separate DNA identified named burials. If you haven't attended such a ceremony before then it is very worthwhile fitting at least one of the burials into your travel plans. 14 May 15:30 – A rededication service for L/Cpl Edward Smith of the 1st Bn Northumberland Fusiliers who died on 7 December 1916. This service will be held at Courcelles-au-Bois Communal Cemetery Extension, France 15 May 10:30 – A burial service for Pte David Valentine Gemmell of the 1st Bn Black Watch, and an unknown Scottish soldier. The service will be held at Woburn Abbey Cemetery, France. 22 May 11:00 – A burial service for 2/Lt James Greenhalgh of 1st Bn Cheshire Regiment and two unknown soldiers. The service will be held at Guards Cemetery, Windy Corner, France. 23 May 10:30 - A burial service for Pte Harry James Birtch of 16th Bn Cheshire Regiment and four unknown soldiers. The service will be held at Poelcapelle British Cemetery, Belgium. Edited 22 April by MelPack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Michelle Young Posted 22 April Admin Share Posted 22 April Would like to get over for the Windy Corner ceremony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Michelle Young Posted Wednesday at 15:31 Admin Share Posted Wednesday at 15:31 Accommodation sorted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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