The Scottish Military Research Group - Commemorations Project

geoff501 · Joined: 15 Mar 2007 Posts: 40 Location: Worcestershire

Both my search engines now running OK.

CWGC have restored their original site.

For WW1:
http://www.hut-six.co.uk/cgi-bin/search14-21.php

Note the log in procedure here *very carefully* and click the link after logging in rather than wait 6 seconds

For WW2:
http://www.hut-six.co.uk/cgi-bin/search39-47.php

cheers,

geoff
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WW1, WW2:
www.hut-six.co.uk/cgi-bin/search14-21.php
www.hut-six.co.uk/cgi-bin/search39-47.php
SNWM search:
www.hut-six.co.uk/cgi-bin/searchswm.php

DerekR · Posted: Tue Sep 08, 2009 3:12 pm Post subject:

Nice to have you back Geoff.
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Time but th' impression stronger makes, As streams their channels deeper wear.

kinnethmont · Joined: 19 Dec 2006 Posts: 1649 Location: Aberdeenshire

Posted on CWGC site

CHANGES TO `SEARCH OUR RECORDS`

Following extensive consultation with users of the popular CWGC website, we have made several changes to the “Search Our Records” section , which will make it easier for people to search our database of 1.7m Commonwealth casualties. However, a technical problem has affected these changes, which has required the temporary reinstatement of the previous search tool.

It is our intention to adopt the improved system, once the technical problem has been resolved. As well as providing a more intuitive system, the changes to the records search facility allow for greater security of our database but regular users may wish to note that one of the likely results of the security upgrade is that external websites will be unable to take advantage of the links to individual casualty details which are currently available

We are confident that these changes to the search facility represent a significant improvement on the previous system and that users will find the changes useful.

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I have no problen with the search side of things, if we could have more scope that would certainly be better. The broken links are a major problem, as are the various glitches that this failed launch has uncovered.

Adam Brown · Posted: Tue Sep 08, 2009 3:52 pm Post subject:

DerekR · Posted: Tue Sep 08, 2009 7:19 pm Post subject:

What exactly did "extensive consultation" consist of? Shocked

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Time but th' impression stronger makes, As streams their channels deeper wear.

David McNay · Posted: Tue Sep 08, 2009 7:21 pm Post subject:

There was a survey on the CWGC site some months ago.

I've made a couple of posts regarding this situation on the SMRG blog.:

http://scottishmilitary.blogspot.com/

I think it makes my opinion of this whole matter perfectly clear.

Jim · Joined: 30 May 2008 Posts: 195

geoff501 · Joined: 15 Mar 2007 Posts: 40 Location: Worcestershire

[quote="Adam Brown"]

Kenneth Morrison · Posted: Wed Jun 26, 2019 3:13 pm Post subject:

Images of Grave Registration Documents and Gravestone details are not appearing on the CWGC site.
Just got this:

Thank you for contacting us yesterday.

Unfortunately, we are currently experiencing an issue with our archive software. This means that some of our casualty documents are unavailable to view on the CWGC website.

We are working on correcting this issue and hope to resolve it as soon as possible.

I am sorry for any inconvenience caused.

Yours sincerely

Sarah Quinn
UK Enquiries Team Lead
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Ken

columba · Joined: 19 Feb 2014 Posts: 404

Thanks for querying it Ken, and for posting the response. I thought they'd changed the website - again!

jrah60 · Posted: Thu Jan 02, 2020 4:30 pm Post subject:

Message on CWGC

Mike Morley · Posted: Fri Jan 03, 2020 2:25 pm Post subject:

Sorted and back in business by the look of it.

Kenneth Morrison · Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2020 10:12 am Post subject: new look CWGC website

"Welcome to the new look CWGC website. This improved platform, designed using our new visual identity, has been created to make it easier than ever for you to explore the stories of the World Wars with us."

Why does the word "improved" make me shudder?
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Ken

Mike Morley · Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2020 1:08 pm Post subject:

Probably, like me, you've bought a packet of your favourite biscuits which say, "New, improved recipe" and found that they're now revolting.

jrah60 · Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2020 8:45 pm Post subject:

From Terry IFCP

You will notice that the CWGC website has changed this morning. This is to match a certain amount of online rebranding taking place.

There is no change to the casualty database other than the appearance of the pages. It all works as before.

However, there are a number of ‘glitches’ which are already known and are being worked upon today as we speak (eg All ‘Bars’ have disappeared from Awards). I have a number of adjustments waiting be made but, as I said, these are all in hand.

If you see a problem, cut them some slack for a week or so as much of this work had to be done from home so things may have been overlooked. However, could you let me know if you spot a problem and I will pass it on to those working on the issue. I did have prior sight of the new look and made suggestions – some have been incorporated and some are still awaited.

However, the main thing is that the database still works as before – but the data is much better in terms of its presentation.

Regards
Terry