The Commonwealth War Graves Commission looks after the graves of those who died between the dates 4 August 1914-31 August 1921 (First World War) and 3 September 1939-31 December 1947 (Second World War).
The Commission maintains an online database called The Debt of Honour Register which lists nearly two million men and women who died during the two world wars.
Armed Forces and Merchant Navy
The online database will give you details of where your relative is buried (or commemorated if there is no individual grave or no known grave, as in the case of many who died at sea) as well as providing the date of death and details of the unit they served with. Knowing this information will enable you to find out more about their service.
Civilians
The 'Debt of Honour' register can also be searched for details of the 67,000 Commonwealth civilians who died as a result of enemy action in the Second World War.
