Two WWI soldiers rededicated in France

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TWO soldiers who were pre‐viously unknown have now had their graves rededicated with headstones to com ‐memorate their deaths in the First World War.

The two Irish soldiers are Private (Pte) James McCaffrey of the 5th Battalion Tank Corps and Corporal (Cpl) Thomas Stannage of the 10th (Prince of Wales Own Royal) Hussars.

The MOD’s Joint Casualty and Compassionate Centre (JCCC), also known as the ‘War Detectives’ organised the cer‐emonies in France.

Louise Dorr of the JCCC said:

“It’s been a pleasure to have both men’s families with us today. As we rededicate their graves with known head‐stones. It is a great comfort to know that their bravery and sacrifice will always be re ‐membered.”

James McCaffrey was born in Tullyish County Down. He was found buried as an un‐known soldier northeast of Sebencourt. He was identified because three men were killed when two tanks were clearing an area around Retheuil Farm and James was known to be one of them.

Two of the men had known graves so he was the only pos‐sible casualty left.

Corporal Thomas Stannage was born in Rathdowney, County Laois. His remains were found buried east of Honnecy. His battalion’s war diary places the 10th Hussars in the area.

Nine corporals lost their lives and eight of them had known graves which left Thomas as the only possible casualty.

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