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DNA to identify WWI soldiers in mass grave

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AllanC

AllanC Report 10 Aug 2009 10:15

This is the heading of an article in The Independent today (10th August) and refers to a mass grave found after the 1916 Battle of Fromelles. You can find the article at http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/dna-to-identify-wwi-soldiers-in-mass-grave-1770031.html

The article includes contact information for anyone who believes they may be related to a British soldier killed at Fromelles. Contact the Joint Casualty and Compassionate Centre by calling 01452 712612 extension 6303 or emailing [email protected]

BatMansDaughter

BatMansDaughter Report 10 Aug 2009 10:58

Hi AllanC,

There was a similar thread on the success board, here's the thread;

http://www.genesreunited.co.uk/boards.asp?wci=thread&tk=1165283

Looks like Melvyn had been tracing relatives of our forgotten heroes.

Let's hope that these poor souls are laid to rest with the honours that they deserve.

Dee xx