We honour and care for the 1.7 million men and women of the Commonwealth forces who died in the First and Second World Wars, ensuring they will never be forgotten. Funded by six Member Governments, our work began with building, and now maintaining, cemeteries at 23,000 locations all over the world.
Discover the wealth of CWGC locations across Great Britain, and find out how you can get involved with our War Graves Week
Find out about War Graves Week, our week-long event that'll shine a light on the work we do, and find out how you can get involved with our wildflower growing contest.
Continue readingFrom helping our Archives team maintain our records to giving talks to schools and community groups, our volunteers help ensure that our history remains relevant to future generations.
From iconic memorials to your local churchyard, there is unique heritage to explore across Great Britain. No matter where you live, there will be a Commonwealth war grave or memorial near you.
Explore our bitesize guides, designed to help you research an individual who died in the First World War.
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Listen nowGail Anderson, from the ABMC, tells the story of the American cemetery nestled in sunny Surrey.
Why are there American World War Soldiers buried in Surrey?