During a ceremony on 6 February 2025 Private René Thioux’s new gravestone was unveiled at Saint Mary’s churchyard in Westerham (Kent, Great Britain).
René, a Belgian, died on 1 November 1918. His gravestone had disappeared over the years and René’s exact resting place was therefore unknown. Thanks to Major General (retired) Ewan Carmichael’s intensive research, the grave’s location was pinpointed. A new military headstone was shipped to Westerham and placed with the help of the CWGC colleagues.
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