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Commonwealth War Graves Commission

An organisation of six member states whose function is to mark, record and maintain the graves and places of commemoration of the Commonwealth of Nations military service members who died in the two World Wars. It is also responsible for commemorating Commonwealth civilians who died as a result of enemy action during WW2.

Founded by Sir Fabian Ware in 1917 as the Imperial War Graves Commission, it changed to its present name in 1960.

If you are interested in who is eligible to be listed on a war memorial have a look at R. E. Booth - who died in a collision on the River Thames near Richmond.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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Commonwealth War Graves Commission

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Abney Park - CWGC war memorial

The screen wall at the back, south, of the memorial carries a number of bronz...

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F. & F. J. Wood
1 memorial
Worshipful Company of Firefighters

Worshipful Company of Firefighters

A late-comer to the City guilds.  Formed by Gerald Clarkson, in 1988.   13 June 1995 granted the status of a City Company without Livery.  23 October 2001 it became known as the Worshipful Company ...

Group, Armed Forces, Liveries & Guilds

1 memorial
Association of Women Pharmacists

Association of Women Pharmacists

The Pharmaceutical Journal has "a short history of pharmacy and women".

Group, Gender Issues, Medicine

1 memorial
Lee Valley Estates

Lee Valley Estates

A company which provides workspace throughout the Lee Valley and which helps small and medium sized enterprises to prosper and grow.

Group, Commerce

1 memorial