First World War burials and rededication ceremonies in November 2026
The JCCC (otherwise known as 'The War Detectives') have announced the following burials and re-dedications will be taking place in September and October of soldiers killed in the Great War. These ceremonies are always moving events and can be attended by the general public.
17 November
10.30am – A rededication service for Corporal George Thomas Lloyd of 1/4th Bn The King’s Shropshire Light Infantry, who was killed in action on 26 March 1918. This service will take place at Grevillers British Cemetery.
2.45pm – A rededication service for Company Sergeant Major Herbert Richard Bannister of 2/7th Bn The Manchester Regiment, who was killed in action on 21 March 1918. This service will take place at Grand-Seraucourt British Cemetery.
18 November
11.30am – A rededication service for Major Francis George Wynne of 2nd Bn The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment (attd Wiltshire Regiment), who was killed in action on 10 April 1918. This service will take place at Messines Ridge British Cemetery.
1.30pm – A rededication service for Lieutenant Fred Naylor of 1st Bn The Wiltshire Regiment, who was killed in action on 12 April 1918. This service will take place at Strand Military Cemetery.
