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Commonwealth War Graves Commission We ensure those who died in service or conflict are commemorated so that they are remembered forever.

22/10/2026

How do you design a memorial that honours thousands of people while speaking to everyone?

Architect Tosin Oshinowo of Oshinowo Studio explains the vision behind the Freetown Memorial, a striking new CWGC memorial that honours the fallen from the Sierra Leone Carrier Corps.

In 2021, workmen digging a rainwater cistern in Hazeweidestraat, St Juliaan, Belgium spotted human remains in their tren...
22/10/2026

In 2021, workmen digging a rainwater cistern in Hazeweidestraat, St Juliaan, Belgium spotted human remains in their trench. A few days later an archaeological excavation was undertaken by the Flanders Heritage Agency. Artefacts recovered alongside the remains showed them to be those of a soldier who had served in the 5th Battalion Yorkshire Regiment.

The Ministry of Defence’s Joint Casualty and Compassionate Centre (JCCC), launched an investigation to name him. Research identified twenty men from the regiment missing in the area, all of whom died in the Spring of 1915.

Following genealogical investigation, living descendants of the missing men were traced one by one until eventually DNA testing proved that the remains were those of Lance Corporal Claude Stanley Dell. He was laid to rest last week at Poelcapelle British Cemetery in Belgium.

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Last week we reached another milestone in our UNESCO World plaque programme, with the third of seven UNESCO World Herita...
21/10/2026

Last week we reached another milestone in our UNESCO World plaque programme, with the third of seven UNESCO World Heritage plaque unveiling ceremonies in Belgium, held at Lone Tree Cemetery in Heuvelland.

The event welcomed pupils from the 3rd to 6th grades of Primary School Ter Elzen in Wijtschate (8 to 12-year-olds), who had previously visited the cemetery with our colleagues and had prepared poems, performances and a floral tribute.

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📷(c) CWGC (Eric Compernolle)

20/10/2026

George Williams served with extraordinary bravery across Africa during the First World War, and was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal twice.

Read his remarkable story, and learn about an often overlooked campaign, at the link in the top comment.

Their service, our history.

20/10/2026

Discover our new regional hub in East Africa!

A rededication service for Sergeant Norman Harold McLennan, The Royal Canadian Regiment was held last week at Courcelett...
17/10/2026

A rededication service for Sergeant Norman Harold McLennan, The Royal Canadian Regiment was held last week at Courcelette British Cemetery in France.

The service was conducted by the Royal Canadian Regiment exactly 110 years after his death during the Battle of Ancre Heights.

After multiple external researchers submitted evidence followed by extensive historical research, a grave marked as "A Serjeant of the Great War Royal Canadian Regt." at Courcelette British Cemetery was confirmed by the Canadian Directorate of History and Heritage as that of Sergeant Norman Harold McLennan.

🔗Read more about this on our website.

16/10/2026

How much do you know about the British West Indies Regiment?

This month, we mark the contribution of the 15,000 Caribbean men who crossed the globe to serve with the Commonwealth forces.

Active in most major theatres of the First World War, they served as infantry, pioneers and builders, making a vital contribution to the war effort despite often facing discrimination and unequal treatment.

Hundreds died in service, and today we care for their graves and memorials around the world, ensuring their stories will never be forgotten.

Their service, our history. Learn more at the link in the top comment.

📸We love seeing the photographs you take when visiting our cemeteries and memorials.Whether preserving memories of your ...
16/10/2026

📸We love seeing the photographs you take when visiting our cemeteries and memorials.

Whether preserving memories of your visit, recording the names of those commemorated, supporting family research, or helping others experience these places from afar, photographs play an important role.

🔗That's why we've published a guide on our website, offering advice on photographing our sites respectfully and sharing your images responsibly.

Do you know about our charity, the Commonwealth War Graves Foundation?Founded in 2017, the Foundation aims to educate th...
16/10/2026

Do you know about our charity, the Commonwealth War Graves Foundation?

Founded in 2017, the Foundation aims to educate the public, especially younger audiences, about the World Wars and inform them about the work of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

It also shares the stories of those we commemorate, passing on the torch of responsibility and memory to younger generations, so their experiences are never forgotten.

🔗Discover everything the Foundation does in our latest blog, link below!

The sacrifice of Norwegian sailors who served far from home during the Second World War was honoured at Cathays Cemetery...
15/10/2026

The sacrifice of Norwegian sailors who served far from home during the Second World War was honoured at Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff, last week, with the unveiling of a new screen wall commemorating by name eleven Norwegian service personnel.

The ceremony marked the culmination of a collaborative project with the Norwegian War Graves Service (NWGS) to ensure these servicemen are formally and permanently commemorated.

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