Identification Proposal

This form is intended for the use of researchers who wish to propose that a currently unidentified grave in the Commission’s care can be identified as that of a specific individual. For all other enquiries, please refer to our Contact homepage: Contact us at the Commonwealth War Graves Commission | CWGC

So that you do not try to submit a case that has either already been investigated or is currently under review or which we are not able to process, before completing this form please check that you have read

The Learn More about Identification Cases information

List of all cases which have been investigated or are currently being reviewed

How to prepare an ID Case Guidance - updated November 2024

Which CWGC grave do you believe can be identified?

Cemetery Name and Location

Grave Reference Plot, Row and Grave

What details are currently on the headstone?

Rank

Regiment

Unit

Date of Death

Enter in format dd/mm/yyyy e.g. 06/12/1942

Which CWGC casualty do you believe is buried in the grave?

Casualty Name

URL of the CWGC casualty record on our website

File Upload

Please tell us about yourself so we can contact you about your submission

Your first name

Your last name

Your email

Confirm your email

Your phone number (optional)

Please tell us what your relationship is to the casualty

Next of KinOther Family Member ResearcherOther – please specify

Please tell us more

If you are a researcher please tell us if you are researching your local war memorial, a particular regiment, a ship or other specific aspect of First or Second World War history

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Please check

a. The details you have supplied are accurate
b. You have attached the necessary evidence
c. Once you are happy, please click SUBMIT