I recall seeing some discussion before about the origins of the standard Commonwealth War Graves Commission headstone which can be seen from time to time in Irish cemeteries. A few queries that somebody might be able to help with:
1. When did this pattern come in to use?
2. Was it optional for a certain period or could soldiers be buried in a family grave.
3. Was it reserved only for those who died in action or from wounds in action or was it available to any military personnel who died in service whether in frontline or in depot duties?
Thank you in anticipation.
1. When did this pattern come in to use?
2. Was it optional for a certain period or could soldiers be buried in a family grave.
3. Was it reserved only for those who died in action or from wounds in action or was it available to any military personnel who died in service whether in frontline or in depot duties?
Thank you in anticipation.
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