Soldier missing since 1918 finally named in Belgium
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The UK Ministry of Defence’s ‘War Detectives’ identified and rededicated the grave of Private George Pert from Ferryden, Angus, in Belgium, 108 years after his death.
Pert grew up in the fishing village of Ferryden on the River Esk in Scotland before enlisting with the Seaforth Highlanders during World War One. He died in intense fighting near Harlebeke, Belgium, on October 20, 1918, just one month before the war ended, and was initially recorded as missing.
Recent research from a member of the public revealed that Pert was buried near Harlebeke and later moved to Harlebeke New British Cemetery. The Commonwealth War Graves Commission replaced his unnamed headstone with one bearing his name, and a rededication service, supported by soldiers from The Royal Regiment of Scotland, honoured his service and sacrifice. Pert’s family chose the inscription “Gone too soon, but not forgotten” for his headstone.
