Five Second World War soldiers who went missing during the Battle of Normandy now have named graves after rededication ceremonies between 29 September and 1 October, the Ministry of Defence said.
The soldiers
They are Private George Chapman (Herefordshire Regiment), Private Vincent Coia (7th Battalion, The Seaforth Highlanders), Lance Corporal Reginald Cyril Dewey (Lincolnshire Regiment), Serjeant Frederick Albert Harrison (Dorsetshire Regiment) and Corporal Henry Thomas Read (Rifle Brigade).
A brother’s message
A message from Reg Harrison, the 95-year-old younger brother of Serjeant Harrison, was read at his graveside. A commemorative service was held at the British Normandy Memorial in Ver-sur-Mer.
