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The Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) is a non-profit organization established on May 21, 1917. Originally called The Imperial War Graves Commission, it operates under the parent organization, the Commonwealth of Nations. CWGC is responsible for commemorating the military dead from the Commonwealth forces who died in the two world wars. The organization is headquartered in Maidenhead, United Kingdom, with a full address of 2 Marlow Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 7DX, GB.
The Commission was founded by Fabian Ware and currently employs between 1000 and 4999 individuals. Key people involved in the CWGC include Prince Edward, Duke of Kent.