thetrenchrat22 Posted 7 September , 2017 Share Posted 7 September , 2017 Anybody seen the new CWGC website, which came online today looks ok on mobilephone but not tried on mainframe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Davies Posted 7 September , 2017 Share Posted 7 September , 2017 I am finding searching for casualties takes longer. Might be lack of familiarity rather than anything fundamentally wrong with the new design. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pioneecorps Posted 7 September , 2017 Share Posted 7 September , 2017 I just did a search on "new CWGC", and typed in my great uncle surname and it worked for me. Gerwyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry_Reeves Posted 7 September , 2017 Share Posted 7 September , 2017 (edited) I haven't explored it all but it seems to be very slick compared with the previous mark. TR Edited 7 September , 2017 by Terry_Reeves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micks Posted 7 September , 2017 Share Posted 7 September , 2017 Has the commission removed the grave registration reports ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetrenchrat22 Posted 7 September , 2017 Author Share Posted 7 September , 2017 No there still showing on search from a mobile phone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mandy hall Posted 7 September , 2017 Share Posted 7 September , 2017 Anyone checked if their links still work? Mandy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaySearching Posted 7 September , 2017 Share Posted 7 September , 2017 Still accessible as normal on Geoffs search engine, although straight to the new interface with the required search result/ results Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnboy Posted 7 September , 2017 Share Posted 7 September , 2017 seems to work well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micks Posted 7 September , 2017 Share Posted 7 September , 2017 Alan thanks for that For some reason they still haven't included the details for 2/Lt Swallow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetrenchrat22 Posted 7 September , 2017 Author Share Posted 7 September , 2017 Looking at the CWGC website for the details of a grave I was standing out this morning, I was able to export the results this afternoon, looking at a different grave. Noticed the difference in the website but unable to export the results via a mobilephone. Went to the new CWGC place by the menin gate and that they weren't aware of the new website until they noticed a difference. Works ok on a mobilephone apart from exporting the results Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaySearching Posted 7 September , 2017 Share Posted 7 September , 2017 On 08/09/2017 at 05:49, micks said: Alan thanks for that For some reason they still haven't included the details for 2/Lt Swallow This 2nd lt Swallow ? Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetrenchrat22 Posted 7 September , 2017 Author Share Posted 7 September , 2017 (edited) It looks like you can add a photo to a deceased page. So when I spoke to the CWGC staff, they were unsure of this facility but sent an email to Maidenhead with my great great uncles photo attached Edited 7 September , 2017 by thetrenchrat22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micks Posted 7 September , 2017 Share Posted 7 September , 2017 Hi Ray I was referring to the burial return. There was a re-dedication for 2/LT Swallow in July and they haven't yet included the report. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margosh Posted 7 September , 2017 Share Posted 7 September , 2017 1 hour ago, Gareth Davies said: I am finding searching for casualties takes longer. Might be lack of familiarity rather than anything fundamentally wrong with the new design. I just took a look at the new site. It seems the filters have been reduced making it harder to locate specific unit/battalion details. It is possible to 'sort' alphabetically by Regiment but I did find the option to fiter to one particular unit a great help on the old site (I looked for those who were in same units as relatives before visiting relevant cemeteries). I can still do it but will take longer. Otherwise it looks good. I am using my main laptop at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetrenchrat22 Posted 7 September , 2017 Author Share Posted 7 September , 2017 (edited) If you can add a photo, would it be possible to add an family inscription to the website only just sent an email to enquiry about this Edited 7 September , 2017 by thetrenchrat22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC78 Posted 7 September , 2017 Share Posted 7 September , 2017 The placeholder images are meant for headstone photos according to Terry Denham, it's a feature that's been pushed back for now but will be used eventually. I'm guessing this is why they severed ties with TWGPP last year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithfazzani Posted 7 September , 2017 Share Posted 7 September , 2017 Just finished some work on it. A little strange at first but once you have worked out where things are it seemed very good and as someone said "slicker" than the old site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Hartley Posted 7 September , 2017 Share Posted 7 September , 2017 A new piece of information now available on a man's record is any family inscription on the headstone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie2 Posted 7 September , 2017 Share Posted 7 September , 2017 Not all the GRR's have been uploaded. On the old version there were two for my relative, the working GRR and the Final GRR now there is only one which shows only his uncorrected date of death. Charlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie962 Posted 7 September , 2017 Share Posted 7 September , 2017 (edited) 8 minutes ago, charlie2 said: Not all the GRR's have been uploaded. Given that errors are not infrequent, this is an important omission. I have a similar soldiers record where the draft was correct but the final misspelt his name so doesn't come up in a search. Only by reference to the draft could I be sure it was the correct man. Any plans to include later? Edited 7 September , 2017 by charlie962 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acknown Posted 7 September , 2017 Share Posted 7 September , 2017 The way the GRRs and headstone details 'pop out' at a size that is legible, rather than holding a 'magnifying glass' over it or downloading the file, is much better. Acknown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johntanner Posted 7 September , 2017 Share Posted 7 September , 2017 Well, just searched for casualties at Heilly Station Cem, and it includes the Germans buried there, so we may have more than before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaz Posted 7 September , 2017 Share Posted 7 September , 2017 cemetery search is a bit different, also same problem with searching as before. you have to spell correctly. if misspelt or has been incorrectly put on the data base it comes up nothing found, wish it would give possible options instead, one instance, I put in La as written on a web site Ive down loaded from and its Le on cwgc search. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1RGLI Posted 7 September , 2017 Share Posted 7 September , 2017 The biggest new change is the login CWGF Supporter Subscription.... Wonder where this is all leading..... probably more changes under the bonnet planned.... Mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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