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Trooper Fred Tingle was identified as the previously unknown soldier from WWII. (Crown Copyright via SWNS)

By Charlie Fenton

A World War II soldier has finally been laid to rest in a marked grave following amazing detective work by two researchers.

World War Two soldier’s grave which was missing for more than 85 years rededicated

Fred Tingle's grave. (Crown Copyright via SWNS)
World War Two soldier’s grave which was missing for more than 85 years rededicated

Trooper (Tpr) Fred Tingle. (Crown Copyright via SWNS)
World War Two soldier’s grave which was missing for more than 85 years rededicated

The military party, original researchers and local standard bearers at the graveside. (Crown Copyright via SWNS)

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