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Identifying War Dead

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Gwyn in Kent

Gwyn in Kent Report 27 Sep 2025 11:01

An interesting article about the efforts to identify remains using detective work and DNA.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c7088ynken8o

Andysmum

Andysmum Report 27 Sep 2025 12:19

I've just been reading that. It's fascinating.

grannyfranny

grannyfranny Report 27 Sep 2025 21:55

Yes, fascinating. There was a TV programme about this topic some years back. I did try to have my DNA registered with such a group as a cousin of Mum's died at the Somme and has no known grave. However at that time they were overwhelmed with stuff and couldn't cope and I've not tried again.