BLUF

The remains of more than 100 World War I Commonwealth soldiers—including eight Australians—were sent from a US museum to France for identification, commemoration and reburial by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC).

Learning Outcomes 

  • Explain the history and purpose of the Mütter-museum.
  • Describe the roles and responsibilities of both the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) and the Office of Australian War Graves (OAWG).
  • Recognise the historical and commemorative importance of returning human remains of Commonwealth soldiers.

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