This chap's mates were identified earlier - http://ww2chat.com/forums/barracks/356-wwi-diggers-laid-rest.html Wonderful news. DNA identifies WWI Digger | NEWS.com.au
It certainly is wonderful news !! ...... there has been much debate recently about DNA matching to identify soldiers - do you think it can be denied to the four hundred found in the mass graves in Fromelles ? ...... or do you think it will it all come down eventually to the bottom line - cost ?? Annie
I haven't kept up with recent happenings since the discovery at Fromelles. Are they saying they won't be attempting to ID them? Perhaps it is too hard given there are supposed to be Australians and British buried together? Having said that, it would only be families with missing relatives coming forward to be tested. I can't speak for the UK govt, but I would be very surprised if the Australian government decided not to attempt to ID these men.
Hello Andy ! ... there is a long thread here to settle back with a cold one and read if you're interested .... lots of opinions from Australians and British ..... also families etc ..... nothing is ever straight forward is it ?? http://1914-1918.invisionzone.com/forums/i...showtopic=91592 Lambis hoped it would be easy !! Annie
Hi all, It's fascinating to see DNA technology used for this purpose. That after nearly a century, we are able to identify such remains still astounds me. Cheers Owen
Did you read this one today about the Australian soldier they found, more or less intact, still holding his rifle and wearing his KIT: Old Aussie soldier uncovered in Belgium - Breaking News - National - Breaking News I had never heard of anything like that one before!
Amazing stuff, Richard. A lot will be learned from what he is carrying. I reckon it'll be a considerable leap forward in our understanding. This must be the same bloke? http://ww2chat.com/forums/other-conflicts-pre-1939/3142-remains-digger-unearthed.html Boys must be restless to get home - they're turning up everywhere.