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Reburial / Begrafenis (D. Bascour) - Mesen - 25/02/2013
Reburial of NZ Soldier (Messines)
Monday, 25 February 2013 9:30am
Messines Ridge British Cemetery, Nieuwkerkestraat, 8957 Mesen
The remains of an unknown soldier from the First World War were discovered during excavations in April 2012 in Mesen, West Flanders. Based on objects recovered with the remains including unit insignia as well as the location of the find, the remains were accepted in August 2012 as that of an unidentified New Zealand soldier.
A reburial service for the soldier was held on the morning of Monday 25 February 2013 at the Messines Ridge British Cemetery in Mesen. The service commenced at 9:30am. New Zealand will have a high-level delegation at the reburial led by New Zealand’s Chief of Defence Force, Lt Gen R. R. (Rhys) Jones and New Zealand's Ambassador to Belgium, Paula Wilson. The soldier was be reburied next to the grave of another unidentified New Zealand soldier whose remains were discovered in 2011 and for whom a similar reburial ceremony was held in February last year.
The reburial service was open to members of the public. Individuals wishing to attend were asked to advise the New Zealand Embassy of their intention in order to assist preparations.
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