His family has now been able to explore their relative's life after his death in France in 1917.
Fr Willie Doyle was killed during World War One while trying to help injured and dying soldiers.
It all started with a Canadian solider who came to train on Salisbury Plain and it led to Winnie-the-Pooh.
A shoulder title and belt found near the remains indicated he served with the West Yorkshire Regiment.
L/Cpl Claude Stanley Dell, from Scarborough, was killed a week after his arrival in France in 1915.
James Kirk was shot while defending comrades in the final days of the conflict, auctioneers say.
He wants to know more about the soldier awarded the Military Medal for Gallantry in World War One.
Major Fred Davenport was awarded both the Distinguished Service Order and the Military Cross.
His family is also donating a collection of his belongings to the museum in Leek.
