The UK Ministry of Defence reported on 24 September 2026 that the previously unnamed grave of Private George Pert, a soldier from Ferryden in Angus who served with the Seaforth Highlanders, had been identified and rededicated in his name. A rededication service was held on 22 September 2026 at CWGC Harlebeke New British Cemetery in Belgium, organised by the MOD's "War Detectives" team and supported by serving soldiers from The Royal Regiment of Scotland.

According to the account, Private Pert grew up in the fishing village of Ferryden before joining the Seaforth Highlanders. He lost his life on 20 October 1918 during fighting around Harlebeke, just a month before the end of the war. His body was never recovered and he was officially recorded as missing; research submitted by a member of the public later showed he had been buried east of Harlebeke and moved to the cemetery after the war.

The Commonwealth War Graves Commission replaced his headstone, which now carries his name and a personal inscription chosen by his family. JCCC caseworker Nicola Nash said it was an honour to pay tribute to his life and service. CWGC commemorations case officer Polly Brewster said the service reaffirmed the Commission's commitment to preserving the memory of those who fell in the two World Wars.