Commonwealth War Graves

Records around the world: cwgc.org/our-work/blog/…

In our efforts to better understand those we commemorate and to uncover the names of previously non-commemorated casualties of the two world wars, we work with records sourced from archives around the globe. Read our latest blog to find out more.

Graves of two missing First World War soldiers identified in Belgium | cwgc.org/our-work/news/…

Rededication services have been held in Belgium for Lance Corporal (LCpl.) William Voice MM, 8th Battalion Queens Royal West Surrey Regiment who died near Zillebeke on 1 August 1917, and LCpl. Lionel Weller Sandell, 10th Battalion Queens Own Royal West Kent Regiment who died near Comines on 29 September 1918. (Photo: Eric Compernolle BEM).

Somme: the First Day Told Through 6 Lives | cwgc.org/our-work/blog/…

The Battle of the Somme resulted in the largest loss of life ever experienced in a single day by the British Army. It remains the single bloodiest day in the Army’s history. Seemingly, every community in the UK was touched by the Somme. From the first day and as the battle progressed, men from across the Commonwealth were drawn into the Somme’s killing fields. In our latest blog we explore the battle’s first day by looking at individual Somme stories of casualties who fought and fell on that fateful summer day over a century ago. #Somme110 #ForEvermore 📷Thiepval Memorial - Sunset - Philip Amey

The graves of two soldiers from West Sussex who died in World War One have been identified in Belgium. More here: bbc.in/48ZVzhW

Honoured to participate in the #ANZACDay2026 service at the @CWGC cemetery in Heliopolis, Cairo to honour Defence Force personnel who served in war and to pay tribute to the fallen #LestWeForget

Anzac Day ceremony this morning in Villers Bretonneux. 🇦🇺 🇳🇿

Today is #ANZACDay – which honours the members of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) who served and died in all wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations.

War Graves Week | cwgc.org/war-graves-wee…

War Graves Week invites you to discover the stories behind the world wars at our sites across the globe. Taking place 16-24 May, it’s our largest week of activity worldwide, and this year’s theme shines a spotlight on the people we commemorate and the teams who care for them, inspired by our global storytelling platform, For Evermore. See where all our events and tours are taking place by visiting our website!

Join our Centenary Commemorations! Save the date, register here and be the first to hear our plans: cwgc.org/newsletter-sig… #MeninGate100 #For Evermore

Book your tickets here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-evening-a…

Don't miss An Evening at Brookwood 2026! Join us for an evening of music, history and Remembrance at Brookwood Military Cemetery on the 11th June. With performances from Colin Thackery, Kate Garner, Gordon's School Pipes and Drums and Liphook CofE School, it promises to be a very special evening. See comments for link to tickets and full details.

War Graves Week 2026 is coming soon! From 16th to 24th May, connect with your local World War history and join us for a free tour. See our website for details of what's on near you. Link in first comment.

Top dressing @CWGC Phaleron war cemetery Athens Greece 🇬🇷

Fought between the 9-12th of April 1917, The Battle of Vimy Ridge marked the first time all four divisions of the Canadian Corps fought as a single formation. It took nearly three full days of hard fighting, but eventually, the Canadians were able to take the high ground. Casualties were high. The Canadian Corps suffered over 10,600 casualties – around 10% of their total fighting force – with roughly 3,500 killed. The German Sixth Army losses are not recorded, but at least 7,000 were captured as prisoners of war. 📍Canadian Cemetery No.2, Neuville-St. Vaast The cemetery was established by the Canadian Corps. The majority of the graves were made for the burial of the dead recovered from surrounding battlefields and from isolated graves which were transferred into the cemetery over a period of years after the Armistice. There are nearly 3,000, 1914-18 war casualties commemorated in this site. 29 Canadian soldiers buried at the time in the 11th Canadian Infantry Brigade Cemetery, Givenchy-en Gohelle and the Canadian cemetery near Gunner's Crater, Givenchy-en-Gohelle but whose graves are now lost are commemorated by special memorial headstones, inscribed to this effect with the additional quotation, "Their Glory shall not be blotted out"

War Graves Week | cwgc.org/war-graves-wee…

War Graves Week invites you to discover the stories behind the world wars at our sites across the globe. Taking place each May, it’s our largest week of activity worldwide, and this year’s theme shines a spotlight on the people we commemorate and the teams who care for them, inspired by our global storytelling platform, For Evermore. With events, guided tours, site visits, and the chance to share your own family story through For Evermore, there are plenty of ways to get involved and explore the history that connects us all. See where all our events and tours are taking place by region by visiting our website!