In Secunderabad Cantonment, 68-year-old British dentist Robin Dickson found his great-grandfather Lieutenant Charles Wilson’s grave after 119 years. Lt. Wilson died on August 4, 1906, and was buried with military honors in Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery No. 12, which is maintained by the CSI Wesley Cemetery Board. For generations, Wilson’s family had searched for the grave without success. Dr. Dickson and his wife Lynn traveled to India to pay respects at the grave. The breakthrough came 14 months ago when Dr. Dickson read a story in The Hindu about a similar lost grave found nearby. He then sent the newspaper detailed family records. This helped gravediggers and caretakers locate Lt. Wilson’s grave in April last year. After the discovery, the Dicksons toured India visiting places tied to their family, like Ooty, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad. Dr. Dickson said, “The completion of a 119-year-old family history circle finally took place today. We were able to honour the life and service of my great-grandfather, Lieutenant Charles Wilson, in India.” Born as James Henry Dickson in 1858 near Chester, England, Wilson served in the 15th Mule Company of the Supply and Transport Corps under the Madras Command. He died aged 48 after a short illness. Dr. Dickson compiled thorough records about Wilson’s life, including army service and family details. Before visiting India, he gathered photographs, maps, and official certificates to fully understand his great-grandfather’s story. The British couple were joined by Indian friends Prem and Rina Kamath. They also visited All Saints’ Church, the Trimulgherry Entrenchment Fort, the Military Station, and the Military Hospital, all important to Wilson’s life. Mr. Kamath called the occasion “a landmark culmination” and described the ceremony at the grave as “a poignant moment.” Ms. Kamath added it was “a moment of triumph, emotion, and bonding.” Dr. Dickson and his wife laid a white rose, a wooden cross with a poppy, and Wilson’s original medals on the grave. This visit was a heartfelt tribute not only to Lt. Wilson but also to all who served far from home in the British forces.