Commonwealth War Graves Commission Database (National Institute)

The Commonwealth War Graves Commission is responsible for the commemoration in perpetuity of 1.7 million men and women who died during the two world wars while serving with the forces of the Commonwealth. Today, the Commission maintains war graves and memorials at some 23,000 locations and in some 150 countries and keeps detailed public records on the place of burial and commemoration for each of these casualties. By searching the Commonwealth War Graves Commission website, anyone can have access to information regarding the place of burial or commemoration for any Commonwealth serviceman or woman who died during the two world wars. Here is an example of the type of material found on this website:

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