Ben Soppitt

Ben Soppitt is a passionate advocate for the restoration of war cemeteries in Iraq, particularly the Basra War Cemetery where his grandfather, Gunner Joseph Soppitt, is buried. He has been vocal about the failures of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission and has dedicated his efforts to raising awareness of the neglected conditions of these sites, emphasizing the need for proper commemoration of all soldiers, particularly Indian nationals who served during the World Wars.