Basra Memorial
The Basra Memorial commemorates the British and Commonwealth soldiers who died in the Basra region during World War I. It is located in Iraq. The memorial is part of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. It honours those with no known grave. Many soldiers were involved in campaigns in Mesopotamia. The site serves as a reminder of sacrifice and bravery.
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) added about 33,000 Indian soldiers who died in the First World War to a digital memorial linked to the Basra Memorial in...
April 25, 2026