Rededication service for Private Thomas Parry, 12893, King's Own Scottish Borderers at CWGC Perth Cemetery (China Wall), Belgium

Photo: © Jan D'Hondt Ateljé

A rededication service for Private Thomas Parry, King's Own Scottish Borderers will take place at 11.30am (local time) on 19th October 2022 CWGC Perth Cemetery (China Wall), Belgium.

Private Parry died on 4th June 1915 whilst serving with the 2nd Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment. He was previously commemorated on the CWGC Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial.

CWGC has marked his recently identified grave with a Commission headstone, bearing his name and personal inscription chosen by his family, and will care for it in perpetuity. The service has been organised by the British Ministry of Defence’s Joint Casualty and Compassionate Centre and will be attended by his family, Defence Staff, Regimental representatives, CWGC staff and local dignitaries. Members of the public are welcome to attend.