CWGC is the official Legacy Partner for new documentary:  The Last Burma Star

The Commonwealth War Graves Commission is proud to be the official legacy partner for The Last Burma Star, a new documentary that shines a light on one of the toughest and most important campaigns of the Second World War.

This partnership is part of our commitment to global commemorative storytelling. By spotlighting Kohima War Cemetery, the documentary highlights contributions too often overlooked in mainstream history and supports our vital work to ensure these stories are never forgotten.

The Last Burma Star pays tribute to the last surviving veterans of the campaign, especially those from Burma (now Myanmar) who fought alongside British and Commonwealth forces.

The documentary follows Major Levison Wood—whose grandfather served in the Far East—and historian Alex Bescoby. Levison and Alex travel to India’s border with Myanmar in search of one particular survivor, a veteran from Burma who has never received proper recognition for his service, to deliver his long overdue campaign medal, the Burma Star.

The production of The Last Burma Star has also been supported by Help for Forgotten Allies, The Burma Star Memorial Fund, The Gurkha Welfare Trust, and Royal British Legion Industries.

Find out more about our Kohima Cemetery here

Find out about the stories of those commemorated at Kohima and Imphal on For Evermore