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War Graves Photographic Project Receives Royal Recognition

War Graves Photographic Project Receives Royal Recognition

20/05/2013

A volunteer group that has sourced and archived over 1.7 million photographs of war graves from around the world will be honoured by His Royal Highness The Duke of Kent at St. James’ Palace on 23 May 2013.

Veterans Return to El Alamein 70 Years On

Veterans Return to El Alamein 70 Years On

22/10/2012

Our Vice-Chairman Sir Alistair Irwin joined Commonwealth Veterans in marking the 70th anniversary of the Battle of El Alamein at a ceremony in El Alamein War Cemetery.

CWGC at the heart of First World War Centenary

CWGC at the heart of First World War Centenary

12/10/2012

The Commonwealth War Graves Commission will be one of the UK government’s principal partners, along with the Heritage Lottery Fund and the Imperial War Museums, in marking the centenary of the First World War.