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The Commonwealth War Graves Commission pays tribute to the 1,700,000 men and women of the Commonwealth forces who died in the two world wars.

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  1. hai 9 horas

    Flight Lieutenant Henry Birkland, was one of 19 men who were murdered 75 years ago today by the Gestapo after escaping from Stalag Luft III. He was regarded as the toughest tunneler of them all. Learn more here:

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  2. hai 12 horas

    June 2019 will see opening The CWGC Experience – a unique new visitor attraction in France that will shine a light on our work. If you're going to visit by coach then you can now reserve a place by booking in, here:

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  3. hai 15 horas

    RT : Both in Canakkale and cemeteries. Extreme conditions to challenge in different ways.

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  4. hai 18 horas

    On 31 March 1944 Squadron Leader Ian Cross, DFC was murdered by the Gestapo. In preparation for the Great Escape he led the ‘penguin’ soil dispersal team. Cross is commemorated ’s Poznan Old Garrison Cemetery:

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  5. hai 21 horas

    RT : Good work has recently been completed by external contractor working for in Cardonald cemetery in Glasgow correct levels have now been achieved and turf replaced.

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  6. 30 de mar.

    Have you visited our Legacy of Liberation microsite? As we mark 75 years since some of the key moments of the ’s cemeteries and memorials are vivid reminders of the conflict and those who lost their lives. Discover more, here:

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  7. 30 de mar.

    RT : Some of the challenges this week War Cemetery and Singapore Memorial. Our CWGC cemeteries are peaceful and tranquil but nature is far stronger than us. The good news is both the snake and lightning have now gone away.

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  8. 30 de mar.

    75 years ago Major Antoni Kiewnarski, Polish Air Force, was murdered by the Gestapo. The 45-year-old was one of the 76 men who'd escaped from Stalag Luft III. He is commemorated ’s Poznan Old Garrison Cemetery:

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  9. 30 de mar.

    RT : A walk around Ranville War Cemetery. Ranville was the first village in Normandy to be liberated by the British 6th Airborne Division on the morning of 6 June 1944 when the nearby Pegasus Bridge over the Caen Canal was captured

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  10. 29 de mar.

    RT : It's been many years driving along this road and he has never had a chance to walk in the cemetery but today he made it and lucky to meet with us,took him round and he was so impressed with the work CWGC is doing around the world.

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  11. 29 de mar.

    Flight Lieutenant Leslie Bull, DFC was first out of tunnel 'Harry' on the night of the Great Escape. 75 years ago he was murdered alongside 17 others - commemorated ’s Poznan Old Garrison Cemetery. Learn more:

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  12. 29 de mar.

    150 years ago today architect Sir Edwin Lutyens was born. He would go on to be commissioned by the Imperial War Graves Commission to design many of the cemeteries and memorials of – including the Thiepval Memorial. Learn more, here:

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  13. 29 de mar.

    How will you be remembering those who died fighting in 75 years ago? Upload your thoughts to our sound archive, as we look to capture people’s reflections on the conflict and sites of remembrance around the world, here:

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    29 de mar.

    AD paying his respects to his relative Private Jonas Kaye ⁦⁩ Cement House Cemetery. ⁦⁩ ⁦⁩

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    29 de mar.

    One of my favourite dog walks at home includes passing the Lowestoft Naval Memorial. It commemorates 2397 men of the Royal Naval Patrol Service who have no grave other than the sea. During WW2 it was their job to maintain wartime patrols and safeguard the coasts of Britain!

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  16. 29 de mar.

    75 years ago Squadron Leader Roger Bushell, the mastermind of the Great Escape, was murdered by the Gestapo. The 33-year-old, known as Big X, is commemorated by the at Poznan Old Garrison Cemetery. Learn, here:

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  17. rechouchiou
    29 de mar.

    Sunset Caterpillar Valley Cemetery. January 19

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  18. 28 de mar.

    RT : Pergola filled with colours, we welcome Spring

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  19. 28 de mar.

    .’s Poznan Old Garrison Cemetery received substantial damage during fighting in the latter stages of . This picture dates from just following the conflict & shows original metal crosses, damage to the Cross of Sacrifice & headstones.

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  20. rechouchiou
    28 de mar.

    Erstwhile ambulance driver Fabian Ware’s heritage of the allows us to feel the human loss. For those serving you can’t help but wonder if you measure up to your forebears that have gone, and fallen, before. “Thank you” doesn’t feel enough.

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