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Tango0122 Mar 2014 9:28 p.m. PST

"Ten soldiers who died in World War One and whose bodies were found in France five years ago have been named after DNA analysis of samples from relatives.

Since the discovery of the bodies in 2009 the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has been tracking down potential relatives in the hope of identifying them.

The remains were spotted during construction work near the French village of Beaucamps-Ligny.

They were found alongside five other bodies which are yet to be named…"
Full article here.
bbc.com/news/uk-26690387

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Armand

jowady23 Mar 2014 12:18 p.m. PST

DNA has become such an important tool. May these soldiers Rest in Peace.

Tango0123 Mar 2014 10:16 p.m. PST

Amen!.

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Armand

marcus arilius24 Mar 2014 11:53 a.m. PST

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