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Remains of British para found!



  • The Netherlands, Oosterbeek, December 14 1995,

  • Today when workers were digging opposite the entrance of "the Westerbouwing" at Oosterbeek, the remains of a British soldier were found.
    Parts of the uniform, shoes, a buckle ,a watch, rifle-bullets and seven silver tea-spoons were found with the body.
    Dutch army-experts are now going to identify the remains by matching his dentical record and personel belongings.
    This is the fifth body found in the last five years. There are still about 100 not found.
    Because looking for materials etc. with a mine-detector is prohibited in Oosterbeek, the chance of finding more bodies is not likely.