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Commonwealth War Graves

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Our mission is to ensure those who died in service, or as a result of conflict, are commemorated so that they, and the human cost of war, are remembered forever

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🍃 We are progressively phasing out the use of harmful chemical products across the globe such as in our sites in Normandy, where we will be hosting events for the 80th anniversary of D-Day.

🌧️ But a very wet 6 months in Northern Europe is impacting how our sites look, so we…

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Commonwealth War Graves Great initiative. Took me a little time to work out it was a CWGC site. Will certainly submit some of the amazing stories about those buried here in Brittany.

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Are you unable to get to Normandy this year? Walking our War Graves: Normandy is a fantastic way to virtually walk in the footsteps of those who fought to liberate Europe 80 years ago.

Grab your last chance to sign up now!
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📍 Cambes-en-Plaine War Cemetery, Normandy.

Do you know the story of anyone commemorated here? Share it on For Evermore:
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📍 Cambes-en-Plaine War Cemetery, Normandy. Do you know the story of anyone commemorated here? Share it on For Evermore: ow.ly/UtSg50RtcWb #LegacyofLiberation #DDay80
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Our Director General, Claire Horton CBE was delighted to present ex-Royal Marine and Deputy Church Warden Jamie Weaver with a special token in recognition of his service to war graves and commemoration and especially for caring for the grave of our founder, Sir Fabian Ware, and…

Our Director General, Claire Horton CBE was delighted to present ex-Royal Marine and Deputy Church Warden Jamie Weaver with a special token in recognition of his service to war graves and commemoration and especially for caring for the grave of our founder, Sir Fabian Ware, and…
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Join The D-Day Darlings for a special evening of music and remembrance at our Brookwood Military Cemetery on the 17 May!

Book you tickets now:
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📍 Tilly-sur-Seulles War Cemetery, Normandy.

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📍 Tilly-sur-Seulles War Cemetery, Normandy. Join our newsletter to stay up to date with our events in Normandy: ow.ly/TCO750RrIQB #LegacyofLiberation #DDay80
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Wherever I travel if there’s a ⁦Commonwealth War Graves⁩ cemetery nearby I try to visit. This well kept site in Salerno Italy is the final resting place for 1847 WW2 allied forces.

Wherever I travel if there’s a ⁦@CWGC⁩ cemetery nearby I try to visit. This well kept site in Salerno Italy is the final resting place for 1847 WW2 allied forces.
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Thinking of visiting the D-Day memorials of Normandy? In our latest blog we're delving into everything you need to know for your visit.

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Thinking of visiting the D-Day memorials of Normandy? In our latest blog we're delving into everything you need to know for your visit. Read on: ow.ly/510150RqSj8 #LegacyofLiberation #DDay80
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Our Director General, Claire Horton CBE, laying a wreath at the grave of our founder Sir Fabian Ware on the anniversary of his death last weekend.

Discover more about Sir Fabian's central role in our formation here:
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Our Director General, Claire Horton CBE, laying a wreath at the grave of our founder Sir Fabian Ware on the anniversary of his death last weekend. Discover more about Sir Fabian's central role in our formation here: cwgc.org/who-we-are/our… @dgcwgc
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Difficulty getting to Normandy for the 80th anniversary this year? Do it virtually, with Walking our War Graves: Normandy!

Top fundraisers will get a chance to have a wreath laid at Bayeux War Cemetery this June:
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📍 Cambes-en-Plaine War Cemetery, Normandy.

Sign up to our newsletter to keep up with our events in Normandy this year:
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📍 Cambes-en-Plaine War Cemetery, Normandy. Sign up to our newsletter to keep up with our events in Normandy this year: cwgc.org/liberation/ #LegacyofLiberation #DDay80
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💐 A huge part of our work is horticulture, that's why we're proud to have our staffs' expertise recognised with gold at the Harrogate Spring Flower Show!

Thank you to all our staff who worked towards!

Find out more about this event:
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💐 A huge part of our work is horticulture, that's why we're proud to have our staffs' expertise recognised with gold at the Harrogate Spring Flower Show! Thank you to all our staff who worked towards! Find out more about this event: cwgc.org/our-work/news/… @HarrogateFlower
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Do you have a fitness goal you're looking to achieve? Virtually walk in the footsteps of those who liberated Europe 80 years ago with Walking our War Graves: Normandy.

Sign up here:
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Do you have a fitness goal you're looking to achieve? Virtually walk in the footsteps of those who liberated Europe 80 years ago with Walking our War Graves: Normandy. Sign up here: ow.ly/KpjQ50RnfUm #LegacyofLiberation #DDay80
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💐 Did you know that our gardeners entered the Harrogate Spring Flower Show and won gold?

We're proud of our horticulture and of our staff, who are always glad to have their expertise recognised!

Learn more about this event:
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Our Director General, Claire Horton, CBE was delighted to join a special event with our friends the British Normandy Memorial and Spirit of Normandy Trust. Wonderful to meet and share their personal stories with the Normandy veterans.

📷 with Royal…

Our Director General, Claire Horton, CBE was delighted to join a special event with our friends the British Normandy Memorial and Spirit of Normandy Trust. Wonderful to meet and share their personal stories with the Normandy veterans. #LegacyofLiberation #DDay80 📷 with Royal…
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📍 Tilly-sur-Seulles War Cemetery, Normandy.

Do you know the story of someone buried in this cemetery? Share it on For Evermore:
cwgc.org/stories/

📍 Tilly-sur-Seulles War Cemetery, Normandy. Do you know the story of someone buried in this cemetery? Share it on For Evermore: cwgc.org/stories/ #LegacyofLiberation #DDay80
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While spring in Austria remains elusive, an absolute pleasure to meet Albert who has been passionately tending @cwgc Klagenfurt War Cemetery for over 40 years. We have some remarkably dedicated people around the globe, thank you Albert!

While spring in Austria remains elusive, an absolute pleasure to meet Albert who has been passionately tending @cwgc Klagenfurt War Cemetery for over 40 years. We have some remarkably dedicated people around the globe, thank you Albert!
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Yesterday, on , our Vice Chairman, Vice Admiral Peter Hudson CB CBE, laid a wreath on our behalf at Lone Pine Memorial, which stands to commemorate many of those Australian and New Zealand soldiers who died in Gallipoli and have no known grave.

Learn more about the…

Yesterday, on #ANZACDay, our Vice Chairman, Vice Admiral Peter Hudson CB CBE, laid a wreath on our behalf at Lone Pine Memorial, which stands to commemorate many of those Australian and New Zealand soldiers who died in Gallipoli and have no known grave. Learn more about the…
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