Missing WW1 soldiers' graves identified in Belgium
Summary
The graves of two British soldiers from World War One, 2nd Lt Esmond Kellie and 2nd Lt Eric Hopkins, have been identified in Belgium. These soldiers fought and died in 1915 during battles near Ypres, and recent efforts have officially named their previously unknown burial sites.Key Facts
- The graves of 2nd Lt Esmond Kellie and 2nd Lt Eric Hopkins were identified by the UK's Ministry of Defence.
- Both soldiers died in 1915 during World War One at Hill 60 near Ypres, Belgium.
- They were buried as unknown officers but have now been identified due to their uniforms.
- Services of re-dedication, memorial events, were held in Ypres to honor them.
- Soldiers from the Royal Anglian Regiment and the soldiers' relatives attended the ceremonies.
- The Ministry of Defence and the Commonwealth War Graves Commission worked together to recognize the soldiers with named graves.
- Public research contributed to their identification and the replacement of the headstones.
- This re-dedication closes a chapter for the families, as the soldiers were missing for over 110 years.
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