Final tribute to fallen hero; PADDY SHENNAN reports on a tragic war story which had a touching ending, thanks to the ECHO.(Features)

From: Liverpool Echo (Liverpool, England) | Date: June 22, 2002 | Copyright information

Byline: PADDY SHENNAN

TWO relatives of a World War I hero, who came forward following a story in the ECHO, have spoken of their delight that their uncle has finally been officially honoured.

The name of Acting Sergeant Charles William Ormesher has now been placed on the Menin Gate in Ypres, Belgium - 87 years after he fought and died for his country.

``We were absolutely flabbergasted, but very happy, to see the story in the ECHO,'' says Irene Thom...

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