An unknown soldier is one whose body has never been found or whose body cannot be recognised. The bodies that cannot be recognised are buried in unknown graves inscribed – “KNOWN UNTO GOD.” All unknown soldiers have their names inscribed on a memorial.
Your soldier
Private John MCGOWAN
Tyneside Irish
Private John MCGOWAN
Tyneside Irish
Click here to follow his story (PDF)
Take three minutes to read your soldier’s story. You can download the story and store it on your phone or tablet. This extends remembrance to year-round.
What relevance can an Unknown soldier have to me?
There are times in life when we all need courage.
