Discovering the Commonwealth War Graves Commission
A free talk on the history and ongoing work of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission at Loch Leven Community Library.
About this event
Come and listen to Commonwealth War Graves Commission Foundation volunteer Dave Dykes tell the story of the history and ongoing work of the CWGC. The Commission is a global organisation caring for war graves at 23,000 locations in more than 150 countries, commemorating almost 1.7 million individuals who died during both world wars. Since its establishment by Royal Charter in 1917, it has constructed 2,500 war cemeteries and erected memorials to ensure remembrance continues in perpetuity. You can expect a moving, informative talk that brings history to life and honours those commemorated. This session is suitable for adults aged 16 and over.
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If any event details look wrong or out of date, you can let the OneRoof team know here. Your report will go into an admin review queue and will not change the event automatically.