Unknown soldier gets name

Which soldier lies in grave 5 row H of block 11 in the Canadian Cemetery? Researchers thought they knew the name and story of the hitherto unknown soldier in 2016. Researchers at the Holten Canadian Cemetery Information Center were closely involved. There was no confirmation from Canada. Until last week. This is where 26-year-old Arthur Vanance rests. The Canadian Ministry of Defense officially confirmed that the grave belongs to him. 80 years later, in May, a new headstone will be added to the cemetery.

And that is very special for his relatives. “For fallen soldiers, there is no greater honor to do than to keep telling their stories,” said Canadian Minister of Veterans Affairs Darren Fisher. A photo and Arthur Vanance's story are already in the information center database: https://levensverhalen.canadesebegraafplaatsholten.nl/onbekend-unknown-inconnu-11h05/

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