Commonwealth War Graves

First World War grave of Shrewsbury schoolmaster identified and rededicated in Belgium | cwgc.org/our-work/news/…

A rededication service took place this week at Tyne Cot Cemetery for Captain John Russell Pound who was attached to 2nd Battalion The King’s Shropshire Light Infantry. His grave was identified in Belgium more than 110 years after his death during the Second Battle of Ypres. Discover more by visiting our website. 📷Eric Compernolle

Graves of two Midlands World War One soldiers identified and rededicated in France | cwgc.org/our-work/news/…

The graves of two British soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice during the First World War were formally rededicated in France this week. “We are honoured to be able to rededicate the graves of Captain Martin Warren and Lance Corporal Arthur Mantle. Thanks to extensive and meticulous research, it has been possible to confirm that two previously unnamed graves at Pargny British Cemetery and Joncourt East British Cemetery near Saint Quentin are the final resting places of these two men, who gave their lives in fierce fighting on the Western Front more than 100 years ago. It is important that, wherever possible, every soldier who died is commemorated by name, and today we reaffirm our commitment to care for their graves in perpetuity.” CWGC Director of Commemorations Richard Hills. Read more on our website.

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@CWGC Last week I couldn’t get a ticket via the website for this event.

No Trace Found: The Cemeteries and Memorials of Gallipoli Join us next week for a special online CWG Chat exploring the extraordinary challenges faced by the Graves Registration Units at Gallipoli and the early work of the IWGC. Using rarely seen documents and photographs, this talk offers a unique glimpse into both the past and the present — including a behind‑the‑scenes look at our ongoing work on the Gallipoli Peninsula. 🗓 25 March ⏰ 12:00 (GMT) 💻 Online Event You'll hear two fascinating talks from: Burak Gündoğan — Our Country Manager for Türkiye Harvey Henson — Our Volunteer Communication Coordinator A live Q&A will follow both presentations. 🎟 Get your tickets now by clicking on the link below! CWGF Members attend free via the newsletter or by emailing supports@cwgc.org.uk Not a member? This your chance to become one, join for only £3 a month. Link below.

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@keithbugden @jbanningww1 @Ianlyall9 hello, our latest webinar is here. Our teams are currently at work across our sites and a further update will be available soon: cwgc.org/our-work/susta…

@jbanningww1 @Ianlyall9 @CWGC Thank you Jeremy. I don’t think @CWGC have posted a recording of the recent webinar yet, as they promised? It will be interesting to listen again because I’m pretty sure it was stated that all headstones in cemeteries across France have now been treated. @CWGC response please?

@cwgc, I'll ask again for your thoughts on the above images, especially in as on the recent webinar we were told all headstones that required cleaning had been cleaned?

Friday the 13th so far so good, the sound of chainsaws has ceased, serenity has returned. Have a good weekend folks #chungkaiwarcemetery @cwgc

@KanCwgc have a nice weekend! Thank you to you and your team !

Footballers Commemorated by CWGC: The Stories Behind the Names - cwgc.org/our-work/blog/… Private George Huntly Badenoch | First World War Story | For Evermore: cwgc.org/stories/storie…

Football can feel like a world of noise and colour, but some of its most enduring stories are held in quieter places. In our cemeteries and on memorials worldwide, you can find the names of footballers who died in the First World War and the Second World War, commemorated not as athletes, but as individuals in service. Born in Castle Douglas, Scotland, on 9 April 1882, George Badenoch was a professional footballer who made 125 appearances with numerous clubs. George’s playing career began with Hearts in 1901, moving south to Derbyshire side Glossop, where he played for three seasons. Read his story on For Evermore, help us keep their stories alive. #ForEvermore

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@WW1BWFC @thistlearchive @NeilstonFC2006s Would you please consider uploading this to For Evermore? Thank you

@CWGC This is my draft article for Shemwell from my records.

'His deeds will never die' 📍 Ninth Avenue Cemetery, near Loos in France, was named after a trench. It consists of one large grave in which over 40 First World War casualties are commemorated. The cemetery covers an area of 242 square metres and is enclosed by a flint wall. The headstones for the Cameron Highlanders are arranged in the form of a square around the cemetery. Do you know a story of a casualty buried here? Please upload it to For Evermore, help us keep their stories alive. 📷Terres du Nord, Terre de combats

For Evermore: Stories of the Fallen: cwgc.org/stories/

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No Trace Found: The Cemeteries and Memorials of Gallipoli Join us for a special online CWG Chat exploring the extraordinary challenges faced by the Graves Registration Units at Gallipoli and the early work of the IWGC. Using rarely seen documents and photographs, this talk offers a unique glimpse into both the past and the present — including a behind‑the‑scenes look at our ongoing work on the Gallipoli Peninsula. 🗓 25 March ⏰ 12:00 (GMT) 💻 Online Event You'll hear two fascinating talks from: Burak Gündoğan — Our Country Manager for Türkiye Harvey Henson — Our Volunteer Communication Coordinator A live Q&A will follow both presentations. 🎟 Get your tickets below! CWGF Members attend free via the newsletter or by emailing supports@cwgc.org.uk Not a member? This your chance to become one, join for only £3 a month. Link below.

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Maynamati War Cemetery is located in Bangladesh. Before the Second World War, Maynamati was a small hamlet, but during the conflict it developed into a major military camp with several hospitals and ordnance depots. The cemetery commemorates over 700 Commonwealth servicemen who died during the Second World War. Daily work at the site includes lawn mowing, hedge trimming, watering, pruning, cleaning headstones and ensuring that drainage systems and pathways remain in good condition, all in line with our global standards. Our fantastic colleagues use techniques suited to the local climate, such as soil enrichment, water-efficient irrigation and rapid vegetation control during the monsoon months. Sustainability remains central to the team’s work, with the use of natural fertilisers, the avoidance of chemical treatments, the preservation of biodiversity and environmentally responsible pest and water management systems. Water usage is monitored closely, particularly during dry months, to balance plant health with responsible resource use.