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A World War One soldier, Serjeant Henry Ashton from Derby, was found in France. He died in 1917. His family attended his special soldier's funeral.

His remains were found during building work. DNA tests showed it was him. The Ministry of Defence organised a burial with soldiers and a band.
Henry Ashton was in the army. He died in battle. The Commonwealth War Graves Commission will look after his grave.

A World War One soldier, Serjeant Henry Ashton from Derby, was found in France. He died in 1917. His family attended his special soldier's funeral.

His remains were found during building work. DNA tests showed it was him. The Ministry of Defence organised a burial with soldiers and a band.
Henry Ashton was in the army. He died in battle. The Commonwealth War Graves Commission will look after his grave.