Freedom of Information
MOD FOI Disclosures — FOI2026/06955
List of enclosed documents released by the Ministry of Defence in response to Freedom of Information request FOI2026/06955, dated 22 June 2026. Each item can be downloaded individually below.
A request for internal review has been submitted for further material, particularly any approvals by the CWGC for the removal of memorial panels and gravestones from Basra War Cemetery in 2003.
Downloadable documents
Ser 01
Visit Instruction for the visit of Director General CWGC on 02-03 Jun 2003, dated 31 May 2003
Appx_01_Annex_A_to_FOI2026_06955_dated_22Jun2026.pdf
Ser 02
Visit Instruction for the visit of Deputy Director and Director of Works CWGC on 23-28 Jun 2003, dated 22 Jun 2003
Appx_02_Annex_A_to_FOI2026_06955_dated_22Jun2026.pdf
Ser 03
Basrah Military Cemetery bullet notes from Padre 1 RRW (Please note the document mentions attached photographs, however we were unable to locate these photographs)
Appx_03_Annex_A_to_FOI2026_06955_dated_22Jun2026.pdf
Ser 04
Screenshot from HQ (UK) NSE ASSESSREP 296, dated 11 May 2004
Appx_04_Annex_A_to_FOI2026_06955_dated_22Jun2026.pdf
Ser 05
Screenshot from J1 Issues List dated 13 May 2004
Appx_05_Annex_A_to_FOI2026_06955_dated_22Jun2026.pdf
Ser 06
Screenshot from J1 Issues List dated 17 May 2004
Appx_06_Annex_A_to_FOI2026_06955_dated_22Jun2026.pdf
Ser 07
Screenshot from HQ (UK) NSE Open Issues List created on 07 Jun 2004
Appx_07_Annex_A_to_FOI2026_06955_dated_22Jun2026.pdf
Ser 08
Screenshot from HQ (UK) NSE ASSESREP 310, dated 13 Jun 2004
Appx_08_Annex_A_to_FOI2026_06955_dated_22Jun2026.pdf
Ser 09
Unreferenced File Minutes dated 26 and 28 Mar 2005
Appx_09_Annex_A_to_FOI2026_06955_dated_22Jun2026.pdf
Ser 10
Screenshot from 64 Works Group Royal Engineers NSE Weekly SITREP, dated 29 Mar 2005
Appx_10_Annex_A_to_FOI2026_06955_dated_22Jun2026.pdf
Ser 11
Screenshot from 64 Works Group Royal Engineers NSE Weekly SITREP, dated 5 Apr 2005
Appx_11_Annex_A_to_FOI2026_06955_dated_22Jun2026.pdf
Ser 12
Screenshot from 64 Works Group Royal Engineers NSE Weekly SITREP, dated 12 Apr 2005
Appx_12_Annex_A_to_FOI2026_06955_dated_22Jun2026.pdf
Ser 13
Screenshot from 64 Works Group Royal Engineers NSE Weekly SITREP, dated 19 Apr 2005
Appx_13_Annex_A_to_FOI2026_06955_dated_22Jun2026.pdf
Ser 14
Screenshot from OC 6 GT Sqn Handover Takeover Notes
Appx_14_Annex_A_to_FOI2026_06955_dated_22Jun2026.pdf
Ser 15
Screenshot from 1 Mech Bde Daily AssessRep, dated 7 Jul 2004
Appx_15_Annex_A_to_FOI2026_06955_dated_22Jun2026.pdf
Ser 16
Email from Comd 903 EAW, relating to their visit to Commonwealth War Memorial on 27 May 2008, including three images which were attached to the email.
Appx_16_Annex_A_to_FOI2026_06955_dated_22Jun2026.pdf
Ser 17
Email from May 2008, relating to the British War Cemeteries in Basra and AZ
Appx_17_Annex_A_to_FOI2026_06955_dated_22Jun2026.pdf
Ser 18
Report following a recce of Basra British Cemetery by MND(SE) personnel
Appx_18_Annex_A_to_FOI2026_06955_dated_22Jun2026.pdf
Ser 19
Screenshot from email chain dated Sep 2009, relating to the preparation and follow up of a meeting between DCDS Pers, the CWGC's Deputy DG and Finance Dir
Appx_19_Annex_A_to_FOI2026_06955_dated_22Jun2026.pdf
Ser 20
Screenshot of report following DG CWGC's meeting with USofS and 2nd PUS on 25 Nov 2009
Appx_20_Annex_A_to_FOI2026_06955_dated_22Jun2026.pdf
Ser 21
Email chain date Mar 2011, relating to quotes for works at Basra War Cemetery.
Appx_21_Annex_A_to_FOI2026_06955_dated_22Jun2026.pdf