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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
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Gregor Young

Scots soldier who had died in action identified and laid to rest at last

A bearer party from the Royal Regiment of Scotland carry the coffin of Private William Johnston, 7th Battalion, Royal Scots Fusiliers as he is buried with full military honours. Photo: PA

THE great-great-niece of a soldier who died in the Battle of Loos more than a century ago said she hoped more families would be able to see their war hero relatives identified and given the burial they deserve.

The remains of Private William Johnston, of the 7th Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers, and another unidentified soldier were laid to rest yesterday at the Loos British Cemetery in France with full military honours.

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