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War stories behind the stones
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War stories behind the stones

Posted on November 8, 2016 by sarah • 1 Comment

A guest post from geologist Nina Morgan* The epitaphs at the base of the headstones in any Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) cemetery serve as moving reminders of those who lost their lives during the two World Wars and as witness to the grief and loss of those who knew and loved them. The headstones … Continue reading →

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