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A Brief History of Military Grave Markers in America

gravestones with helmets in cemetery

Introduction Grave markers for fallen warriors have long stood as symbols of respect and honour for the brave men and women who have served and sacrificed for the United States. Each marker represents a soldier’s service and the collective memory of a nation that deeply values its veterans. These markers are essential in ensuring that… Read More

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What is the Dieppe Canadian War Cemetary?

Introduction Dieppe Canadian War Cemetery is a Second World War military war grave cemetery, located in the village of Hautot-sur-Mer, 5 km (3.1 miles) south of Dieppe in Normandy, France. It contains Canadian and British soldiers killed during the Dieppe Raid on the 18/19 August 1942. This large scale daylight assault on a fortified objective… Read More

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What is the Commonwealth War Graves Commission?

Introduction The Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) is an intergovernmental organisation of six independent member states whose principal function is to mark, record and maintain the graves and places of commemoration of Commonwealth of Nations military service members who died during World War I and World War II. The commission is also responsible for commemorating… Read More