One of the discovered bodies was identified as Private Herbert Peterson, a soldier from Alberta born in 1895.
On his attestation papers, Herbert Peterson lists his place of birth as Kansas, but notes that he has lived in Canada for five years.
On Saturday, Pte. Peterson will be laid to rest in La Chaudiere Military Cemetery, during ceremonies to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge.A timely reminder that war is serious business.
He will be laid to rest by soldiers from the Loyal Edmonton Regiment; Pte. Peterson's Canadian 49th Battalion was the unit's predecessor.
He will be remembered.
UPDATE: 7 Apr 2007 - Buried with military honours
-- PAS-DE-CALAIS, France -- Private Herbert Peterson, his remains in a flag-draped coffin, was carried in solemn procession by Canadian soldiers through a large crowd gathered at La Chaudière military cemetery.
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