One man's campaign for Commonwealth war graves restoration in Iraq

Published: 11/9/2025
One man's campaign for Commonwealth war graves restoration in Iraq
Ben Soppitt campaigns for the restoration of Commonwealth war graves in Iraq, criticizing the Commonwealth War Graves Commission for neglecting the cemeteries. The Basra War Cemetery, where many soldiers from the UK and Commonwealth nations rest, lacks proper markings due to the removal of headstones by CWGC. Soppitt aims to raise awareness of the issue and advocate for honoring all fallen soldiers, especially Indian casualties, in Iraq, where several war sites have deteriorated over the years.