The Graves of the Fallen

This Descriptive Account of the work of the Imperial War Graves Commission was written by Mr. Rudyard Kipling at the Commission’s request. The Illustrations showing the cemeteries and memorials as they will appear when completed are by Mr. Douglas Macpherson.

T HE Commission consists of:—
The Secretary of State for War.
The Secretary of State for the Colonies.
The Secretary of State for India.
The First Commissioner of Works.
The Hon. Sir George Perley, K.C.M.G. (appointed by the Government of Canada).
The Right Hon. Andrew Fisher, P.C. (appointed by the Government of Australia).
The Hon. Sir Thomas Mackenzie, K.C.M.G. (appointed by the Government of New Zealand).
The Right Hon. W. P. Schreiner, P.C., K.C., C.M.G. (appointed by the Government of the Union of South Africa).
The Hon. Sir Edgar Bowring (appointed by the Government of Newfoundland).