Saving Private Ryan: Sinkhole Swallows Grave The war heros body had lain in rest for nearly 100 years, but was lost when a 20ft-deep hole opened up in a military cemetery.7:29pm UK, Friday 28 February 2014 Private Ryans grave swallowed by sinkhole in Wales A huge sinkhole opened up at the military cemetery Email Military bosses are trying to save Private Ryans headstone after a sinkhole swallowed his grave. The World War One soldiers body had lain in rest for nearly 100 years, but was lost when a 20ft-deep hole opened up in a military cemetery in Pembroke Dock, West Wales. His military headstone has been left teetering close to the edge of the precipice. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is now battling to preserve the memorial to Private Francis Ryan, who served in the 3rd Reserve Battalion, Kings Liverpool Regiment. Private Ryans grave swallowed by sinkhole in Wales Private Ryans headstone is teetering on the edge of the sinkhole The 40-year-old soldier died in 1915 after volunteering to serve in the regiment. Pembroke Dock district Parade Marshal David Boswell told Wales Online: The graveyard is a monument to the Army, Navy and Artillery stationed here during the First World War. But unfortunately Mother Nature has taken over and when she opens up her body there is not much you can do. Its a shame its happened but the MoD have looked into it and are trying to restore the grave to its original condition as soon as possible. This is the only military cemetery in Wales so will be nice to have it re-opened and ready for the centenary of the First World War. The MoD has so far failed to trace a living relative of Private Ryan, who was born in Longford, Ireland, in 1875. Five other military graves are in danger beside the hole. They have the names J OBrien, Private J McGuiness, Gunner William Henry Hurley, Private Charles Joseph Duffy and Private E Sullivan. The sinkhole was caused by water erosion through limestone beneath Private Ryans grave - and his coffin is hidden beneath mud and rubble. :: Watch Sky News live on television, on Sky channel 501, Virgin Media channel 602, Freeview channel 82 and Freesat channel 202. Related Stories WW1 Cemetery At Heart Of Commemorations World War One U-Boat Exposed In Kent Mudflats Recommended Stories 4 Tips for Getting By on a Low Income 4 Tips for Getting By on a Low Income Money Advice Service UK Final Salary Pension Schemes Close at Record Rate UK Final Salary Pension Schemes Close at Record Rate Money Advice Service New Audi A6 ultra uncovered! New Audi A6 ultra uncovered! CarBuyer Will Bankruptcy Destroy Your Credit Potential? Will Bankruptcy Destroy Your Credit Potential? Experian Watch Johnny Vaughans super-shocking Mazda3 challengePlay Video Watch Johnny Vaughans super-shocking Mazda3 challenge YouTube Death of the pension: enter equity release Death of the pension: enter equity release All About You Cutty Sark sails again: inside the conservation of the last remaining tea clipper Cutty Sark sails again: inside the conservation of the last remaining… Blogs : RMG 10 Formerly Homeless Rich Celebrities 10 Formerly Homeless Rich Celebrities The Richest Language To Blame For Feminine Sports Row Language To Blame For Feminine Sports Row Sky News Ex-Boxing Champion Cermeno Shot Dead Ex-Boxing Champion Cermeno Shot Dead Sky News Rat Bite Death: Boys Family Sue Pet Shop Rat Bite Death: Boys Family Sue Pet Shop Sky News NY Man Wins $10m Jackpot After Stores Mistake NY Man Wins $10m Jackpot After Stores Mistake Sky News Whats this? Top Stories Armed men patrol outside of Simferopol airport in Crimea. Obama Warns Russia Against Crimea Invasion Ditch Killer Joanne Dennehy To Die In Jail Oscar Pistorius Exclusive Pictures: Pistorius At Gun Range U.S. actor Hoffman poses on the red carpet during a screening for the movie The master at the 69th Venice Film Festival in Venice Philip Seymour Hoffman Cause Of Death Revealed The Smiths Miliband Wins Emotional Backing On Vote Reform Back from the Dead Man Declared Dead Wakes Up In Body Bag By posting a comm
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