British and German soldiers of the Great War laid to rest together near Ypres

In a solemn ceremony on 17th October 2025, the remains of an unknown British and an unknown German soldier were interred side by side at Poelcapelle British Cemetery near Ypres, Belgium. This rare joint burial, organised by the Ministry of Defence’s Joint Casualty and Compassionate Centre (JCCC), serves as a powerful reminder of the shared … Continue reading British and German soldiers of the Great War laid to rest together near Ypres