This may sound a silly question but can someone please tell me where CWGC get the details of casualties on their website. Am I right in thinking the information came from the relatives of those who died?
Glossary These forms were posted by the CWGC to the next-of-kin listed by the service authorities following the end of the First and Second World Wars. They contain the individual's basic details (name, rank, regiment, number and date of death), plus any further information provided by the next-of-kin, such as their chosen personal inscription, religious emblem, age and details of the next-of-kin. The CWGC used these documents to verify the information within its' own records, and to ensure the correct information was engraved on any headstones or memorials produced. Unfortunately, around 99% of the Final Verification forms for the First World War were destroyed during the Second World War. Final Verification forms for the Second World War have survived, but have not been released at this time due to Data Protection laws. Documents FAQs
