Commonwealth War Grave Commission Archives

A talk by Paul Crone on the Commonwealth War Graves Commission's history, memorials and restoration work, hosted by Bolton Family History Society.

Bolton Family History Society hosts an evening talk by Paul Crone about the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, established by Royal Charter in 1917 to commemorate the 1.7 million Commonwealth men and women who died in the two World Wars. The talk covers the CWGC's formation and its memorials worldwide, including horticulture, reburials and rededications. It also explores World War II research and the restoration of the Menin Gate and local graves. The event runs for 90 minutes at Great Lever & Farnworth Golf Club.