First World War burials and rededication ceremonies in June and July 2026
The JCCC (otherwise known as 'The War Detectives') have announced the following burials and re-dedications will be taking place in May and June of soldiers killed in the Great War. These ceremonies are always moving events and can be attended by the general public.
Tuesday 9 June
3pm – A rededication service for Sgt Ernest Stevens and LCpl John Springate, both of 11 Bn Queen’s Royal West Surrey Regiment, who were killed in action on 1-2 October 1918. This service will take place at Hooge Crater Cemetery, Belgium.
Wednesday 10 June
10.30am – A burial service for Private Horace Cook, Private Frederick Martin, Private Thomas Whitaker, Private Courtney Hart, Private Joseph Turnley, and Private Charles Russell, all of 2/4 Bn Queen’s Royal West Surrey Regiment. The service will take place at Tyne Cot Cemetery, Belgium
Tuesday 30 June
1.30pm – A burial service for Private Robert Leonard Lock of 12th Battalion The Durham Light Infantry, killed in action 7 October 1916, at Warlencourt British Cemetery.
Thursday 2 July 2026
11am – A burial service for 2 unknown Commonwealth soldiers at Crucifix Corner Cemetery, Villers-Bretonneux.
Wednesday 15 July 2026
10am – a burial service for three unknown Commonwealth soldiers. This service will take place at Poelcapelle British Cemetery.
Thursday 16 July 2026
10.45am – a burial service for an unknown Commonwealth soldier. This service will take place at Hermies Hill British Cemetery.
