DNA reveals identity of WW1 soldier

The identity of a First World War soldier whose body was recently uncovered in France has been confirmed thanks to DNA analysis. Following a thorough investigation, scientists have been able to prove that remains found near Martinpuich in 2016 are those of Private Henry Parker of the Yorkshire Regiment by matching DNA from bone fragments to a saliva sample supplied by his great nephew, Francis Storry. For more, see bit.ly/ WW1parker.