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Established by Royal Charter in 1917, the Commonwealth War Graves Commission pays tribute to the 1,700,000 men and women of the Commonwealth forces who died in the two world wars from <u>all services </u>including civillian war dead. It is a non-profit-making organisation that was founded by Sir Fabian Ware. The Commonwealth includes such countries as Australia, Canada, India, New Zealand & South Africa. | Established by Royal Charter in 1917, the Commonwealth War Graves Commission pays tribute to the 1,700,000 men and women of the Commonwealth forces who died in the two world wars from <u>all services </u>including civillian war dead. It is a non-profit-making organisation that was founded by Sir Fabian Ware. The Commonwealth includes such countries as Australia, Canada, India, New Zealand & South Africa. | ||
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission has a [ | The Commonwealth War Graves Commission has a [http://www.cwgc.org/content.asp?menuid=2&submenuid=50&id=50&menuname=Facts%20and%20figures&menu=sub searchable internet website]: | ||
Lists of British army personnel who died during '''World War I''' have been compiled from official casualty lists and published in: | Lists of British army personnel who died during '''World War I''' have been compiled from official casualty lists and published in: | ||
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*[http://www.naval-history.net/xDKCas1003-Intro.htm Casualty lists of the Royal and Dominion Navies 1889-2009], complied by Don Kindell ([http://www.naval-history.net Naval-History.Net]) | *[http://www.naval-history.net/xDKCas1003-Intro.htm Casualty lists of the Royal and Dominion Navies 1889-2009], complied by Don Kindell ([http://www.naval-history.net Naval-History.Net]) | ||
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== British Markings == | == British Markings == | ||