Rick W Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 15 Tommies from the Lancs regiment have been discovered ahead of building work in France http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5hzSV7uWZbdS5N3SY7pQQT4_mXEjg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snapper Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Cheers Rick, I'm seeking more info. If I get any, I'll be back with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Finally found, may they find rest. Would be great if they can be identified. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick W Posted November 25, 2009 Author Share Posted November 25, 2009 We know the names of a detachment that was lost in that area, so there are about 30 or so names to choose from. From the Fromelles DNA analysis results, identity should not be too much of a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 We know the names of a detachment that was lost in that area, so there are about 30 or so names to choose from. From the Fromelles DNA analysis results, identity should not be too much of a problem. Great news, let's hope these lads will be reburied with their names known. -Lest we forget- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joris Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Nobody noticed that the workmen were first trying to hide the remains? Also the picture and the text are not in accord, on the pic it looks like a massgrave. Not nearly like "somebody that was killed while drinking". But the pic was probably taken after the remains were moved? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Nobody noticed that the workmen were first trying to hide the remains? Also the picture and the text are not in accord, on the pic it looks like a massgrave. Not nearly like "somebody that was killed while drinking". But the pic was probably taken after the remains were moved? The photo is of a earlier find, unrelated to this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 I can understand the reaction, 'Oh no!! Not more remains and hold ups!' Fortunatley the decent thing is done most times. May they rest in peace. God knows they have earned it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick W Posted November 25, 2009 Author Share Posted November 25, 2009 The French version. http://www.lavoixdunord.fr/Region/actualite/Secteur_Region/2009/11/22/article_a-beaucamps-ligny-un-chantier-dans-un-ch.shtml Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M8Greyhound Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 May they finally rest in peace and the families have some closure. No more missing or known but to god for these "Tommies" hopefully. Regards Lloyd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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