Friday Morning Talks: The Commonwealth War Graves Commission – With Will Reid

Join us for our Friday morning talk, with Public Engagement Coordinator for the Southern Region from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, Will Reid.  

Will’s presentation will provide an overview of the organisation from past to present with reference to the sites and casualties they care for. It will begin by discussing the conception of the CWGC by their founder and the principles put into place at that time, that continues to define what they do and how they do it. To illustrates this, he will then show you the sites they care for in the UK and around the world and what to look for when visiting them. A discussion of the challenges they face and the work they do today will then follow, before the presentation is rounded off with a personal story linked to Fighter Command and questions.

The CWGC will also be returning for a second talk in June, to talk about research and records when using their archives.

This talk will take place onsite in the Museum’s Learning Centre and is included in Museum admission or Annual Membership.

Advance booking required – please reserve your seat via the link below.

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