The Imperial War Graves Commission

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:organization
gptkbp:commemorates over 1.7 million war dead
gptkbp:conducts research on war casualties
gptkbp:founded gptkb:1917
gptkbp:founder Sir Fabian Ware
gptkbp:has_collection gptkb:historical_documents
gptkbp:has_mission to ensure that the sacrifice of those who died is never forgotten
gptkbp:has_partnerships_with various historical organizations
gptkbp:has_role international commemorative events
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:London
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Imperial War Graves Commission
gptkbp:is_a_member_of gptkb:the_Commonwealth_War_Graves_Foundation
gptkbp:is_committed_to sustainability in its operations
gptkbp:is_funded_by Commonwealth governments
gptkbp:is_involved_in heritage conservation
community engagement initiatives
gptkbp:is_recognized_by gptkb:the_United_Nations
gptkbp:maintains more than 23,000 cemeteries and memorials
gptkbp:offers gptkb:educational_resources
volunteering opportunities
gptkbp:operates_in over 150 countries
gptkbp:provides information on war graves and memorials
gptkbp:provides_access_to digital records of war graves
gptkbp:provides_support_for families of the deceased
gptkbp:publishes annual reports
gptkbp:purpose commemorate Commonwealth military personnel who died in the two World Wars
gptkbp:responsible_for maintaining cemeteries and memorials
gptkbp:staff over 300 people
gptkbp:vision a world where the sacrifices of the fallen are honored
gptkbp:website www.cwgc.org
gptkbp:works_with Commonwealth governments
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Sir_Edward_Lutyens
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4