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Dozens of British and Commonwealth war heroes, whose identities have remained a mystery for decades, have finally been identified by Ministry of Defence (MoD) "war detectives" ahead of Remembrance Sunday.

A total of 52 personnel killed in action during the First and Second World Wars have been named through meticulous historical research and advanced DNA testing.

Additionally, 33 previously unidentified individuals have been rediscovered and laid to rest.

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