'He's now at peace': lost soldier identified and buried after 102 years

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Lance corporal killed in 1917, reburied with full military honours in front of granddaughter

But for a spoon and a “lightbulb” moment, Linda Cook would never have found her grandfather, who had been missing for 102 years.

 

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May you now be at peace, mission complete.

I'll give you a tip: he doesn't give a fuck.

Somewhere out there my great uncle who died where he fell on the somme in 1917 will be found I hope. RIP my Great uncle David Jackson. RIP to all of you. Sacrifice never forgotten.

RIP

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