Burial.

This is coolbert:

Please forgive me, but I am back to the subject of burial - - specifically that of the war dead.

In this specific case, Edwin Dyett. English bloke from the era of the Great War [WW1], one of two British officers shot for cowardice and desertion, while in the face of the enemy.

A man who in some circles remains a cause celebre' to this day?

"cause cé· lè·bre - - n. 1. An issue arousing widespread controversy or heated public debate. 2. A celebrated legal case."

A man, being executed with dishonor, nonetheless, seemingly having been buried with some degree of honor? A burial in the cemetery of Le Crotoy, France, the remains of Edwin finding final repose with other deceased from the Great War, men whose death was deemed HONORABLE!!

The inscription on the gravestone of Edwin says: "If doing well ye suffer this is acceptable with GOD" - - 1 Peter 2:20.

It seems that in the aftermath of WW1, those having been executed for dishonorable behavior WERE given proper and respectful burial. I guess that the question would be - - DID Edwin do well?

"Executed men eventually received the same gravestones as their comrades and with no mention of their dishonourable ends."

And thanks once more to the Telegraph, we have this item from just recently, 2006. A movement was afoot, perhaps by now having been brought to fruition, to rehabilitate those executed for cowardice during WW1, COMPENSATION BEING DUE THE ESTATE OF THE DECEASED! From almost one hundred years ago now - - justice will be done?

"Families of WW1 soldiers shot for cowardice 'are owed compensation'"

"The payment would be for loss of life, loss of pension, loss of earnings and loss of the right to enjoy family life. It seems only fitting."

Like I said, in some circles, Edwin and others like him are a cause celebre'!

coolbert.