Tyne cot Memorial and Cemetery, courtesy of Wikipedia

Rush to repair First World War cemetery as Centenary nears

Date of publication: 22/04/2013

Don Melvin of the Associated Press writes about repairs to Commonwealth War Grave Tyne Cot in Belgium in preparation for Centenary visitors.

“workers are using diamond drill bits to painstakingly re-engrave stones and make the names more legible, the regimental shields more distinct. It’s part of a grand effort to get the cemeteries of the British Commonwealth… into perfect condition for the crowds expected to visit…”

To read the full article, visit the Associated Press website here.

Posted by: Daniel Barry, Centenary News