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War Graves Commission warns of ‘turning point’ for legacy of commemoration

Source: PA Media

The caretaker of war graves and memorials across the globe has warned that the sacrifices of veterans could be forgotten unless more is done to engage younger generations.

The Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC), which maintains war memorials and cemeteries in more than 23,000 locations across 150 countries, sounded the alarm with 50 days to go until the 80th anniversary of D-Day.

To combat waning awareness,

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