The body of a Canadian soldier who fought in the Second World War has been identified in Belgium.

Canadian Forces forensics staff identified the remains of Private Kenneth Donald Duncanson from Dutton, Ont., after a hobbyist using a metal detector came across them in a farmer’s field near Molentje, Damme, Belgium on Remembrance Day 2014.

“We are grateful for the dedication of the Raakvlak Intercommunal Archaeological Service of Belgium, and the support of our international partners, which ultimately made it possible for our officers to identify Private Duncanson, and to provide a sense of closure to his family, his regiment, and the country which he served,” said Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan.

“He will not be forgotten.”

Duncanson served in The Algonquin Regiment — part of the 10th Infantry Brigade, 4th Canadian Armoured Division — in northwest Europe during the war.

He was born June 17, 1915 and died September 14, 1944 during one of the clashes that preceded the Battle of the Scheldt. His regiment was trying to re-establish a bridgehead crossing when Duncanson died at the age of 29.

Duncanson’s remains will be interred at the Agedem Canadian War Cemetery in Belgium this fall.

Members of Duncanson’s family have been notified and invited to attend his interment.