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A look back at Remembrance 2021

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An item from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission that may be of interest to members.

Welcome to the CWGC’s latest newsletter.
Remembrance 2021Last week, we were pleased to welcome the return of traditional remembrance events at CWGC cemeteries and memorials around the world. Many of our sites, from Surrey to Singapore, hosted their first larger-scale events since the pandemic began nearly two years ago to mark Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday.
What are Commonwealth War Graves?

Walk through any of our cemeteries across the world and you’ll see all kinds of different headstones. In our latest blog, Catherine Nell, CWGC’s Commemorations Officer, explains that Commonwealth War Graves aren’t always as straightforward as you may imagine.
Nine First World War soldiers reburied at Tyne Cot

Earlier this week, nine soldiers of the First World War were reburied with full military honours at Tyne Cot Cemetery in Belgium, the world’s largest CWGC cemetery. in the presence of our President, HRH The Duke of Kent. Seven of the casualties are known to have died on 14 October 1917 – and you can read more about them on our website.
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#Remembranceis silence

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A Remembrance Day item from our colleagues at the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

#Remembranceis silence
Remembrance means many different things to people around the world. For us at the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, remembrance is our day-job and our passion. We are committed to ensuring that the fallen of the Commonwealth forces of the two World Wars are never forgotten, through our work every day of the year.
For many others, remembrance is reflected in the two minutes silence held at 11am on 11 November to remember all those who have endured or been affected by conflict. Join us on our social media channels from 11am as we join this moment of silence to reflect and remember those we commemorate with a special remembrance video.
What does remembrance mean to you?Join the conversation and tell us what remembrance means to you by posting on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram with the hashtag #Remembranceis. You could film a video, share a poignant photo, or tell us in your own words. However you choose to join the conversation, you will be joining a Commonwealth-wide opportunity to share what this important theme means to us all.
Download our #Remembranceis education resource

Used in tandem with our #Remembranceis video, you’ll find a number of activities and conversation starters designed to help students start talking about what remembrance means to them. This teaching pack encourages young people to consider what this time of year means to different communities around the world.
Get your copy of our 2022 calendar

Get your free calendar in the post by joining us as a member of the Commonwealth War Graves Foundation today. The calendar features stunning images selected from our photo competition, and demonstrates the diverse nature of the CWGC’s work. As a member of the CWGF you will help us engage and educate more people with our work.
Have you always wanted to work for the Commonwealth War Graves Commission? We have a number of new and exciting job opportunities available in different locations around the world. Take a look at all of the vacancies on offer on our website.
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What does Remembrance mean to you?

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An item from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission during the Remembrance season that may be of interest to our members.

What does Remembrance mean to you?
Remembrance is an important theme for communities across the world, and it means different things to different people. For the global team here at the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, remembrance is our day job, and it is our passion.

For the rest of the world, people come together on anniversaries like 11 November to take a moment and reflect, to celebrate, or to mourn the loss of loved ones. Whatever it is that remembrance means to you, this year we want to hear from you.
Join the conversation and tell us what remembrance means to you by posting on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram using the hashtag #Remembranceis.

You could film a video, share a poignant photo, or tell us in your own words. You can see what others have been saying on our website.

Remembrance is for everyone. However you choose to join the conversation, you will be taking part in a Commonwealth-wide opportunity to share what this important theme means to us all.
See what remembrance means to Commonwealth War Graves Commission staff and partners.
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Your exclusive access to CWGC Carol Service tickets – limited availability

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An event from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission that may be of interest to our members.
You are cordially invited to the CWGC’s first ever carol service 
On Thursday 16 December 2021, we will be holding our first ever carol service in the magnificent Royal Military Chapel in London in aid of the Commonwealth War Graves Foundation.

With a theme of Commemorations at Christmas, join us and the wonderful Choir of the Guards’ Chapel for carols, readings, and new music from some of the best young musicians of the Commonwealth. With some very special guests attending, including Barbara Dickson OBE – multi-million selling recording artist with an equally impressive Olivier Award winning acting career – and an original, specially commissioned carol by the pupils of the Purcell School for Young Musicians, this promises to be a unique evening of reflection, remembrance and thanks for those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the two World Wars.

Tickets start from £25, with the option to join us for a special private reception including prosecco and canapés in the Guards’ Mess after the event. Capacity is limited to ensure safe distancing, so grab your tickets while you can!
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Read CWGC’s latest newsletter

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A newsletter from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission that may be of interest to members.

Welcome to the CWGC’s latest newsletter.

Black History Month • Appeal for Relatives • Grave of Corporal Jeffs Marked • A Very Special Christmas Carol Concert
In cemeteries and on memorials across Great Britain, the CWGC commemorates more than 300,000 service personnel at over 12,000 locations. These men and women were from all walks of life, originating from all across the Commonwealth from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures. All of these men and women came together during the two World Wars to fight for a common cause, and are now commemorated together across Great Britain.
As part of the United Kingdom’s Black History Month this October, our Public Engagement team will be holding events in partnership with the British Army and Royal Air Forces BAME networks, along with Black Poppy Rose to share the stories of some of the black communities who served in the two World Wars. In our latest blog, we share the stories of some of these remarkable individuals.
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Appeal for Relatives

The CWGC’s work to commemorate the fallen is far from over, and the identification of fallen service personal continues to this day. We are currently seeking the next-of-kin of several soldiers who fell in war. Could you be connected to any of these individuals?
Grave of Corporal Jeffs Marked

Originally buried in an unmarked grave by the German forces over a century ago, the now identified remains of 21-year-old Corporal Bertie Frederick George Jeffs were rededicated last week, marking the sacrifice he made for his country.
A Very Special Christmas Carol Concert

Join us on Thursday 16 December for a very special Christmas Carol Concert in aid of the Commonwealth War Graves Foundation. The event will be held at the stunning Royal Military Chapel in Central London, and will be an evening of distinctive musical performances, readings from special guests, and carols the whole family can get involved in. Register your interest now!
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