WWI Soldiers' Remains Identified After 100 Years

0:00On March 18th, rededication services took place this week for two World War I soldiers whose graves were finally identified after more than a century. Lance Corporal Arthur Mantle from Nottingham and Captain Martin Warren from Worcester both died at age 20, and their remains now have named. Headstones at Commonwealth War, Graves commissioned cemeteries in France. Lance Corporal Mantle served with the Sherwood Foresters and was killed during intense fighting near John Corps on October 3rd, 1918. His service happened at John Corps East British Cemetery, organized by the Ministry of Defense's War Detectives team with soldiers from the Mercine, Regiment Present. Family members attended both ceremonies, sharing their pride and gratitude. Mantle's great nephew called it an honor to pay respects, while Warren's great nephew laid a wreath and thanked those who traced the graves. A chaplain highlighted the lasting impact of their sacrifices. Captain Warren, with the Worcestershire Regiment, fell during the German Spring Offensive on

1:01March 24th, 1918, along the Somme, Canal. His rededication was at Pardney British Cemetery, marking the end of his unknown status from the Pozieris Memorial. Researchers from the Graves Commission, National Army Museum, and defense team confirmed the identities through detailed evidence. New headstones are in place, ensuring these heroes rest with full recognition alongside their comrades forever.