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Our mission is to ensure those who died in service, or as a result of conflict, are commemorated so that they, and the human cost of war, are remembered forever
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Lionel Colin Matthews was born in Stepney, South Australia on 15 August 1912. From the London Gazette of 25th November 1947: "The King has been graciously pleased, on the advice of His Majesty's Australian Ministers, to approve the posthumous award of the George Cross, in
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In two weeks we will be commemorating the 80th anniversary of VJ Day. Discover how you can mark the end of the Second World War:
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By supporting our Foundation, you can help us pass on the stories of those who died in the world wars to the next generation. Join our membership community for just £3 a month to help make sure the sacrifices of all who died in the World Wars are never forgotten. Find out how
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🇨🇦 Calling all Canadians!. Our National Volunteer Programme is now live in Alberta, British Columbia, and the Yukon. We are delighted to offer this exciting new initiative that connects local communities with their remarkable heritage and helps us preserve the memory of those
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Our annual calendar competition is back! . . The competition runs from 1-31 August 2025, after which up to 13 winning photos will be chosen for the 2026 calendar. Good luck!
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RT @NeleBille: 110 years after the death of Gilbert Talbot, a poignant remembrance ceremony took place at @CWGC Sanctuary Wood Cemetery 🇧🇪….
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RT @SiJFletch: .@CWGC Harar WC, Ethiopia, a gem of a site and a day trip away from the capital.
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RT @SiJFletch: .@CWGC Two Regional Managers together! & of course the team at Addis Ababa WC, Ethiopia
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RT @legin_snevets: .@CWGC commemorates almost 10,000 fallen from Britain, Ireland and South Africa on the Vis-en-Artois Memorial,who fell i….
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John Royston Maddern was born on 13 June 1920 in Dandenong, Victoria, Australia. He enlisted in the Royal Australian Air Force in Melbourne, Victoria on 31 March 1941. After basic training, he qualified for aircrew and rose through the ranks reaching Sergeant serving with No.2
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On 19 July 1917, British forces in East Africa fought one of the fiercest battles of the campaign at Narungombe in what is now Tanzania. Dr John Burke shares the previously untold story of the men of the King’s African Rifles (KAR) who fought and died in that battle but whose.
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📆 We are excited to announce that our Calendar Competition opens this week! 📆. This year’s theme is ‘’Seasons of Remembrance’’. Whether it’s roses in full bloom, golden autumn leaves, or cemeteries blanketed in snow, we’re looking for striking images of our cemeteries and
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Over 160,000 Indian casualties of the World Wars lie in our care. Discover their resting places and stories today:
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Over 160,000 Indian casualties of the World Wars lie in Commonwealth War Graves’ care. Discover their resting places and stories today.
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