Brisbane local Rick Macchetta says it hit him in the heart when his great uncles - veterans of the world wars - were given military commemorations on their unmarked civilian graves. 

But it was only possible because of a government funded headstone project that has just suffered major funding cuts, delaying recognition for an estimated 12,000 WW1 veterans interred in civilian cemeteries nationally.

This is the latest instalment in a special 4BC Drive investigation raising awareness of cuts to the Private Graves Grants program.

Brisbane local Rick Macchetta says it hit him in the heart when his great uncles - veterans of the world wars - were given military commemorations on their unmarked civilian graves. 
But it was only possible because of a government funded headstone project that has just suffered major funding cuts, delaying recognition for an estimated 12,000 WW1 veterans interred in civilian cemeteries nationally.
This is the latest instalment in a special 4BC Drive investigation raising awareness of cuts to the Private Graves Grants program.

4BC Drive, live every weekday afternoon. With the latest news, 4BC will keep you updated on your drive home.

4BC Drive, live every weekday afternoon. With the latest news, 4BC will keep you updated on your drive home.

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