24th April 2024
The Netherlands
The Netherlands
Bergh is a commune that contains three cemeteries with Commonwealth Airmen from World War Two.
Bergh (Beek) Roman Catholic Churchyard
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There are eight Commonwealth Airmen buried in this cemetery. All were killed when their Stirling EF330 plane was shot down by a night-fighter (Hptm Wilhelm Dormann 11/NJG1) and crashed at Beek Gem Montferland in the Netherlands, close to the German border.
Bergh (Kilder) Roman Catholic Churchyard
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Six of the Commonwealth Airmen buried in this cemetery were killed when their Lancaster bomber JB672 plane was shot down by a night-fighter near the village of Kilder in the Netherlands, close to the German border. There is also one other U. K. Airmen buried here.
Bergh (Zeddam) Protestant Cemetery
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The cemetery contains three Commonwealth Airmen, two were killed on their return from a mission when they were shot down. Five other crew members survived and were P. O. W. The other airmen buried here is a Canadian who died on 17th September 1944.
Bergh (Beek) Roman Catholic Churchyard
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There are eight Commonwealth Airmen buried in this cemetery. All were killed when their Stirling EF330 plane was shot down by a night-fighter (Hptm Wilhelm Dormann 11/NJG1) and crashed at Beek Gem Montferland in the Netherlands, close to the German border.
Bergh (Kilder) Roman Catholic Churchyard
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Six of the Commonwealth Airmen buried in this cemetery were killed when their Lancaster bomber JB672 plane was shot down by a night-fighter near the village of Kilder in the Netherlands, close to the German border. There is also one other U. K. Airmen buried here.
Bergh (Zeddam) Protestant Cemetery
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The cemetery contains three Commonwealth Airmen, two were killed on their return from a mission when they were shot down. Five other crew members survived and were P. O. W. The other airmen buried here is a Canadian who died on 17th September 1944.
9th April 2024
France
Friesen Communal Cemetery
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Friesen is a small village in the Haut-Rhin region of France and contains 36 French Graves from World War One. The cemetery also contains Collette (Eveline) Nirouet (1926-1944) who fought and died in the Alsace against the German Occupation.
Mulhouse French National Cemetery
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Mulhouse is a city in the Haut-Rhin region of France. Mulhouse French National Cemetery is located on the Rue Paul Winter. The cemetery contains burials from both World Wars.
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Friesen is a small village in the Haut-Rhin region of France and contains 36 French Graves from World War One. The cemetery also contains Collette (Eveline) Nirouet (1926-1944) who fought and died in the Alsace against the German Occupation.
Mulhouse French National Cemetery
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Mulhouse is a city in the Haut-Rhin region of France. Mulhouse French National Cemetery is located on the Rue Paul Winter. The cemetery contains burials from both World Wars.
26th March 2024
France
Alsace American Memorial
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An impressive memorial buit on top of a hill overlooking the valley. Inaugurated on 16 November 1996. This monument is erected in memory of all American Units (12 Divisions), that fought along side of the French First Army from November 1944 to February 1945 for the liberation of the Alsace province. The monument was built at the initiative of the French 1st Army Association (Rhin et Danube) and the ground on which it stands was donated by the city of Sigolsheim. Maintenance is assumed by the services of the city of Sigolsheim.
Colmar French National Cemetery
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Colmar is a city in the Haut-Rhin region of France. The Colmar French National Cemetery is located in the North of the city and the entrance is on the Rue de Ladhof.
Today, the cemetery contains the bodies of 2,278 soldiers, 1,768 of whom were killed between 1940 and 1945, as well as the bodies of 8 French deportees, 17 forced labourers and 65 prisoners of war, including 11 Poles. The bodies of 510 French soldiers killed at battles in the Vosges region during the First World War have been transferred to this cemetery. Close to this cemetery is a German cemetery, where the bodies of 868 soldiers killed from 1914-1918 are buried.
Sigolsheim French National Cemetery
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Sigolsheim French National Cemetery is located between Sigolsheim and Bennwihr in the Haut-Rhin region of France. The Necropole is signposted from the Rue de l'Oberhof in the North of Sigolsheim. The cemetery contains the bodies of 1,589 French soldiers buried in individual graves, including 792 graves of North African soldiers and 15 Jewish soldiers’ graves.
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An impressive memorial buit on top of a hill overlooking the valley. Inaugurated on 16 November 1996. This monument is erected in memory of all American Units (12 Divisions), that fought along side of the French First Army from November 1944 to February 1945 for the liberation of the Alsace province. The monument was built at the initiative of the French 1st Army Association (Rhin et Danube) and the ground on which it stands was donated by the city of Sigolsheim. Maintenance is assumed by the services of the city of Sigolsheim.
Colmar French National Cemetery
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Colmar is a city in the Haut-Rhin region of France. The Colmar French National Cemetery is located in the North of the city and the entrance is on the Rue de Ladhof.
Today, the cemetery contains the bodies of 2,278 soldiers, 1,768 of whom were killed between 1940 and 1945, as well as the bodies of 8 French deportees, 17 forced labourers and 65 prisoners of war, including 11 Poles. The bodies of 510 French soldiers killed at battles in the Vosges region during the First World War have been transferred to this cemetery. Close to this cemetery is a German cemetery, where the bodies of 868 soldiers killed from 1914-1918 are buried.
Sigolsheim French National Cemetery
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Sigolsheim French National Cemetery is located between Sigolsheim and Bennwihr in the Haut-Rhin region of France. The Necropole is signposted from the Rue de l'Oberhof in the North of Sigolsheim. The cemetery contains the bodies of 1,589 French soldiers buried in individual graves, including 792 graves of North African soldiers and 15 Jewish soldiers’ graves.
20th March 2024
The Netherlands
The Netherlands
Montfoort General Cemetery
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Montfoort is 17 kilometres south-west of Utrecht, and 46 kilometres east-north-east of Rotterdam. The cemetery is on the south-western side of the village, on the east side of the road from Montfoort to Oudewater. Total Burials: United Kingdom 7, Canada 1. Total 8.
Vianen Protestant Cemetery
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Vianen is a village 12 kilometres south of Utrecht. The cemetery is on the western outskirts of Vianen. From the motorway A2 turn off at Junction 11, Vianen, and turn onto Prinsbernhardstraat in the direction of Vianen. Take the first turning right into Sparrendreef and the cemetery is along here. The U. K. grave can be found near the entrance.
Wijk-bij-Duurstede General Cemetery
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Wijk-bij-Duurstede is 27 kilometres south-east of Utrecht, and 45 kilometres east of Arnhem. This cemetery is about 100 metres from the centre of the village, on the road to Houten. In its north-eastern part are the graves of 4 British soldiers, and in the south-eastern part are the graves of 3 British soldiers. Three of the seven are not identified.
Winkel Protestant Churchyard
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Winkel Protestant Churchyard contains the collective grave of six Commonwealth airmen of the Second World War. The grave is in a central position and is marked by a private memorial erected by the local authorities.
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Montfoort is 17 kilometres south-west of Utrecht, and 46 kilometres east-north-east of Rotterdam. The cemetery is on the south-western side of the village, on the east side of the road from Montfoort to Oudewater. Total Burials: United Kingdom 7, Canada 1. Total 8.
Vianen Protestant Cemetery
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Vianen is a village 12 kilometres south of Utrecht. The cemetery is on the western outskirts of Vianen. From the motorway A2 turn off at Junction 11, Vianen, and turn onto Prinsbernhardstraat in the direction of Vianen. Take the first turning right into Sparrendreef and the cemetery is along here. The U. K. grave can be found near the entrance.
Wijk-bij-Duurstede General Cemetery
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Wijk-bij-Duurstede is 27 kilometres south-east of Utrecht, and 45 kilometres east of Arnhem. This cemetery is about 100 metres from the centre of the village, on the road to Houten. In its north-eastern part are the graves of 4 British soldiers, and in the south-eastern part are the graves of 3 British soldiers. Three of the seven are not identified.
Winkel Protestant Churchyard
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Winkel Protestant Churchyard contains the collective grave of six Commonwealth airmen of the Second World War. The grave is in a central position and is marked by a private memorial erected by the local authorities.
18th March 2024
The Netherlands
The Netherlands
Schalkwijk Roman Catholic Cemetery
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Schalkwijk is 15 kilometres south-south-east of Utrecht, and 56 kilometres west of Arnhem. The Roman Catholic Cemetery is on the western outskirts of Schalkwijk, on the north side of the road to Houten. The British grave is adjacent to a small chapel in the centre of the cemetery.
Schalkwijk Protestant Churchyard
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The Protestant churchyard adjoins the church, which is in the centre of Schalkwijk, on the south side of the road to Houten. The British grave is close to the entrance.
Vreeswijk Protestant Cemetery
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Vreeswijk is 12 kilometres south of Utrecht, and 57 kilometres east-north-east of Rotterdam. The cemetery is about 150 yards south-east of the centre of Vreeswijk. The British grave is near the entrance.
Tull en 't Waal Protestant Cemetery
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Tull en 't Waal is 12 kilometres south of Utrecht and 55 kilometres east-north-east of Rotterdam. This small cemetery lies on the south side of the Protestant church, which is in the centre of the village. In the south-eastern corner is the joint grave of 2 British soldiers.
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Schalkwijk is 15 kilometres south-south-east of Utrecht, and 56 kilometres west of Arnhem. The Roman Catholic Cemetery is on the western outskirts of Schalkwijk, on the north side of the road to Houten. The British grave is adjacent to a small chapel in the centre of the cemetery.
Schalkwijk Protestant Churchyard
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The Protestant churchyard adjoins the church, which is in the centre of Schalkwijk, on the south side of the road to Houten. The British grave is close to the entrance.
Vreeswijk Protestant Cemetery
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Vreeswijk is 12 kilometres south of Utrecht, and 57 kilometres east-north-east of Rotterdam. The cemetery is about 150 yards south-east of the centre of Vreeswijk. The British grave is near the entrance.
Tull en 't Waal Protestant Cemetery
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Tull en 't Waal is 12 kilometres south of Utrecht and 55 kilometres east-north-east of Rotterdam. This small cemetery lies on the south side of the Protestant church, which is in the centre of the village. In the south-eastern corner is the joint grave of 2 British soldiers.
13th March 2024
The Netherlands
The Netherlands
Breukelen (Kerkplein) General Cemetery
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Breukelen is 13 kilometres northwest of Utrecht, and 29 kilometres south-south-east of Amsterdam. This cemetery is west of the main street, on the west side of the Protestant church square, about 50 metres from the centre of Breukelen. The British grave is close to the entrance, and is marked by a permanent private memorial erected by the local inhabitants.
Wilnis General Cemetery
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Wilnis is a village and commune 21 kilometres south of Amsterdam, and 27 kilometres north-west of Utrecht. This small cemetery is on the eastern side of the village about 50 metres north-east of the Protestant church. In a prominent position in the north-eastern part of the cemetery are buried three Canadian Airmen. The cemetery originally had Warrant Officer Class 1 Robert Moulton buried here in Grave 4. On 27th November 2002 two other Canadian Airmen were reburied in this cemetery (details below) and they are now all in Collective Grave 4.
Zeist (Woudenbergseweg) General Cemetery
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Zeist is a town 9 kilometres east of Utrecht. The cemetery is about 3 kilometres east of the town on the road to Woudenberg. From the main entrance follow the left hand path along the boundary fence and the Commonwealth war graves are approximately 150 metres on the right. They are commemorated on a private memorial which was erected by the local authorities.
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Breukelen is 13 kilometres northwest of Utrecht, and 29 kilometres south-south-east of Amsterdam. This cemetery is west of the main street, on the west side of the Protestant church square, about 50 metres from the centre of Breukelen. The British grave is close to the entrance, and is marked by a permanent private memorial erected by the local inhabitants.
Wilnis General Cemetery
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Wilnis is a village and commune 21 kilometres south of Amsterdam, and 27 kilometres north-west of Utrecht. This small cemetery is on the eastern side of the village about 50 metres north-east of the Protestant church. In a prominent position in the north-eastern part of the cemetery are buried three Canadian Airmen. The cemetery originally had Warrant Officer Class 1 Robert Moulton buried here in Grave 4. On 27th November 2002 two other Canadian Airmen were reburied in this cemetery (details below) and they are now all in Collective Grave 4.
Zeist (Woudenbergseweg) General Cemetery
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Zeist is a town 9 kilometres east of Utrecht. The cemetery is about 3 kilometres east of the town on the road to Woudenberg. From the main entrance follow the left hand path along the boundary fence and the Commonwealth war graves are approximately 150 metres on the right. They are commemorated on a private memorial which was erected by the local authorities.
11th March 2024
The Netherlands
Oudewater Protestant Cemetery
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Oudewater is a village 24 kilometres south-west of Utrecht, 9 kilometres east of Gouda, and 37 kilometres north-east of Rotterdam. The cemetery is on the eastern outskirts of Oudewater, on the northern side of the road to Montfort. The names of the airmen buried here are engraved on a small Dutch memorial erected on the opposite side of the road, in front of the Roman Catholic Cemetery. There are a total of seven Commonwealth Airmen buried here, 6 from the United Kingdom and 1 from New Zealand.
Utrecht (Soestbergen) General Cemetery
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Utrecht is the capital city of the province of Utrecht and is situated approx 43 km south of Amsterdam. The cemetery is located in the Gansstraat and is easy accessible from the city centre. The CWGC plot is located to the left hand side at the rear of the cemetery. There are 21 Commonwealth burials from World War two buried here.
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Oudewater is a village 24 kilometres south-west of Utrecht, 9 kilometres east of Gouda, and 37 kilometres north-east of Rotterdam. The cemetery is on the eastern outskirts of Oudewater, on the northern side of the road to Montfort. The names of the airmen buried here are engraved on a small Dutch memorial erected on the opposite side of the road, in front of the Roman Catholic Cemetery. There are a total of seven Commonwealth Airmen buried here, 6 from the United Kingdom and 1 from New Zealand.
Utrecht (Soestbergen) General Cemetery
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Utrecht is the capital city of the province of Utrecht and is situated approx 43 km south of Amsterdam. The cemetery is located in the Gansstraat and is easy accessible from the city centre. The CWGC plot is located to the left hand side at the rear of the cemetery. There are 21 Commonwealth burials from World War two buried here.
6th March 2024
The Netherlands
Schoonhoven (Willige-Langerack) Churchyard
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Willige-Langerack is a small village in, and administered by, the commune of Schoonhoven. It is about 12 kilometres east-south-east of Gouda, and 25 kilometres south-west of Utrecht. The nearest railway station is at Gouda. The church and churchyard are at the western edge of the village, about 50 yards north of the dyke road. Near the north-west corner of the church is the grave of a soldier from the United Kingdom.
Benschop General Cemetery
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Benschop is 17 kilometres south-south-west of Utrecht and 21 kilometres east of Gouda. The cemetery partly surrounds the Protestant church which stands in the centre of the village on the north side of the canal. The three U. K. Airmen burials are to be found against the southern boundary, close to the entrance.
Goudriaan General Cemetery
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Goudriaan is a village lying 30 kilometres south-south-west of Utrecht, 40 kilometres east of Rotterdam and 17 kilometres north- north-west of Gorinchem. The cemetery is in the centre of the village, partly around the church. In the north-eastern corner are the graves of 5 airmen, three from the United Kingdom and two from Canada. A private memorial to these men stands in the centre of the small plot.
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Willige-Langerack is a small village in, and administered by, the commune of Schoonhoven. It is about 12 kilometres east-south-east of Gouda, and 25 kilometres south-west of Utrecht. The nearest railway station is at Gouda. The church and churchyard are at the western edge of the village, about 50 yards north of the dyke road. Near the north-west corner of the church is the grave of a soldier from the United Kingdom.
Benschop General Cemetery
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Benschop is 17 kilometres south-south-west of Utrecht and 21 kilometres east of Gouda. The cemetery partly surrounds the Protestant church which stands in the centre of the village on the north side of the canal. The three U. K. Airmen burials are to be found against the southern boundary, close to the entrance.
Goudriaan General Cemetery
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Goudriaan is a village lying 30 kilometres south-south-west of Utrecht, 40 kilometres east of Rotterdam and 17 kilometres north- north-west of Gorinchem. The cemetery is in the centre of the village, partly around the church. In the north-eastern corner are the graves of 5 airmen, three from the United Kingdom and two from Canada. A private memorial to these men stands in the centre of the small plot.
1st March 2024
The Netherlands
The Netherlands
Hardinxveld (Boven Hardinxveld) General Cemetery
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Hardinxveld is 15 kilometres east of Dordrecht and rather less west of Gorinchem, and is 42 kilometres north-north-east of Breda. Boven (Upper) Hardinxveld is part of the village and lies strung out along the north bank of the river Waal. The cemetery is located on the Kromme Gat to the west of the town and contains the grave of one U. K. Airman from World War Two.
Molenaarsgraaf Protestant Churchyard
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Molenaarsgraaf is a small village 26 kilometres east-south-east of Rotterdam and 14 kilometres north-east of Dordrecht. The churchyard is behind the Protestant church which stands in the centre of the village. There are six U. K. Airmen from World War Two buried here.
Werkendam Protestant Churchyard
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Werkendam is a village 12 kilometres north of Geertruidenberg and 4 kilometres south-west of Gorinchem. It is 4 kilometres west of the main road between these towns. The cemetery is adjacent to the Protestant church, which is in the centre of the village. There are 23 Second World War Commonwealth war graves and 1 Polish Army grave in the north-east corner of this cemetery.
Reusel Roman Catholic Cemetery
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Reusel is a village 26 kilometres south-west of Eindhoven and 16 kilometres north-east of the Belgian town of Turnhout. The cemetery is north of the church, which stands on the north side of the Eindhoven to Turnhout road. The six U. K. war graves are in the north-east part of the cemetery.
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Hardinxveld is 15 kilometres east of Dordrecht and rather less west of Gorinchem, and is 42 kilometres north-north-east of Breda. Boven (Upper) Hardinxveld is part of the village and lies strung out along the north bank of the river Waal. The cemetery is located on the Kromme Gat to the west of the town and contains the grave of one U. K. Airman from World War Two.
Molenaarsgraaf Protestant Churchyard
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Molenaarsgraaf is a small village 26 kilometres east-south-east of Rotterdam and 14 kilometres north-east of Dordrecht. The churchyard is behind the Protestant church which stands in the centre of the village. There are six U. K. Airmen from World War Two buried here.
Werkendam Protestant Churchyard
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Werkendam is a village 12 kilometres north of Geertruidenberg and 4 kilometres south-west of Gorinchem. It is 4 kilometres west of the main road between these towns. The cemetery is adjacent to the Protestant church, which is in the centre of the village. There are 23 Second World War Commonwealth war graves and 1 Polish Army grave in the north-east corner of this cemetery.
Reusel Roman Catholic Cemetery
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Reusel is a village 26 kilometres south-west of Eindhoven and 16 kilometres north-east of the Belgian town of Turnhout. The cemetery is north of the church, which stands on the north side of the Eindhoven to Turnhout road. The six U. K. war graves are in the north-east part of the cemetery.
France
France
Cayeux-sur-Mer Communal Cemetery
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Cayeux-sur-Mer Communal Cemetery contains 31 Commonwealth burials of the Second World War, 17 of which are unidentified. There is also one burial from the First World War and one Danish war grave.
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Cayeux-sur-Mer Communal Cemetery contains 31 Commonwealth burials of the Second World War, 17 of which are unidentified. There is also one burial from the First World War and one Danish war grave.
6th February 2024
The Netherlands
The Netherlands
Amersfoort (Oud Leusden) General Cemetery
Amersfoort is a town 50 kilometres south-east of Amsterdam. The Commonwealth plot contains the graves of 1 soldier and 143 airmen from the UK, 60 Canadian airmen, 11 Australian airmen, 13 New Zealand airmen and 6 Polish airmen making a total of 234 burials of which 12 are unidentified. Most were killed en route to or from bombing raids over Germany. The cemetery also contains 865 Russian Soldiers who died in Amersfoort Concentration Camp.
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Amersfoort is a town 50 kilometres south-east of Amsterdam. The Commonwealth plot contains the graves of 1 soldier and 143 airmen from the UK, 60 Canadian airmen, 11 Australian airmen, 13 New Zealand airmen and 6 Polish airmen making a total of 234 burials of which 12 are unidentified. Most were killed en route to or from bombing raids over Germany. The cemetery also contains 865 Russian Soldiers who died in Amersfoort Concentration Camp.
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Veenendaal General Cemetery
Veenendaal is 40 kilometres east-south-east of Utrecht, and 29 kilometres west of Arnhem. The cemetery is on the north-western side of the village in the road called Munnikenweg. Close to the entrance is the grave of a Canadian airman.
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Veenendaal is 40 kilometres east-south-east of Utrecht, and 29 kilometres west of Arnhem. The cemetery is on the north-western side of the village in the road called Munnikenweg. Close to the entrance is the grave of a Canadian airman.
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Amerongen (Holleweg) General Cemetery
Amerongen, a village and commune, is 32 kilometres east-south-east of Utrecht, and 35 kilometres west of Arnhem. The cemetery is about 700 metres north of the main road to Arnhem, at the end of a small road known as Holleweg. In the south-western corner of the cemetery are the graves of eight soldiers and airmen from the United Kingdom, three are unidentified.
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Amerongen, a village and commune, is 32 kilometres east-south-east of Utrecht, and 35 kilometres west of Arnhem. The cemetery is about 700 metres north of the main road to Arnhem, at the end of a small road known as Holleweg. In the south-western corner of the cemetery are the graves of eight soldiers and airmen from the United Kingdom, three are unidentified.
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5th February 2024
The Netherlands
Kesteren (Opheusden) General Cemetery
Kesteren is situated 24 kilometres west-south-west of Arnhem and 4 kilometres south of Rhinen, on the south side of the Neder Rhine. Opheusden, a village administered by Kesteren, is under 3 kilometres east of it. The cemetery is on the south-eastern outskirts of the village, on the western side of the road to Doodenaard. Two soldiers from the United Kingdom are buried in this cemetery, both unidentified. One grave is south of the southern entrance; the other is north of the northern entrance.
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Kesteren is situated 24 kilometres west-south-west of Arnhem and 4 kilometres south of Rhinen, on the south side of the Neder Rhine. Opheusden, a village administered by Kesteren, is under 3 kilometres east of it. The cemetery is on the south-eastern outskirts of the village, on the western side of the road to Doodenaard. Two soldiers from the United Kingdom are buried in this cemetery, both unidentified. One grave is south of the southern entrance; the other is north of the northern entrance.
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Barneveld New General Cemetery
Barneveld is 32 kilometres north-west of Arnhem and 16 kilometres due east of Amersfoort. The General Cemetery is located west of the town and on Narcissenstraat. The cemetery contains a Dutch National who fought in 322 Dutch Squadron, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.
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Barneveld is 32 kilometres north-west of Arnhem and 16 kilometres due east of Amersfoort. The General Cemetery is located west of the town and on Narcissenstraat. The cemetery contains a Dutch National who fought in 322 Dutch Squadron, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.
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Barneveld (Voorthuizen) General Cemetery
Barneveld is 32 kilometres north-west of Arnhem and 16 kilometres due east of Amersfoort. Voorthuizen is a village administered by, and 7 kilometres north of, Barneveld on the Amersfoort-Apeldoorn road. The cemetery is 455 metres north of the village, on the western side of the road to Pulten, and the two British graves are in the north-western part of the cemetery.
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Barneveld is 32 kilometres north-west of Arnhem and 16 kilometres due east of Amersfoort. Voorthuizen is a village administered by, and 7 kilometres north of, Barneveld on the Amersfoort-Apeldoorn road. The cemetery is 455 metres north of the village, on the western side of the road to Pulten, and the two British graves are in the north-western part of the cemetery.
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Dodewaard General Cemetery
Dodewaard, a village on the north bank of the river Waal, is 17 kilometres north-west of Nijmegen and 23 kilometres south-west of Arnhem. The cemetery is in the centre of the village in the road called Vinkenpark, near the Catholic church. The Commonwealth war graves are located by the main path: 2 graves are 100 metres along on the right and the other two are at the end of the path on the right. The cemetery contains the graves of two unidentified British soldiers and two Australian airmen.
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Dodewaard, a village on the north bank of the river Waal, is 17 kilometres north-west of Nijmegen and 23 kilometres south-west of Arnhem. The cemetery is in the centre of the village in the road called Vinkenpark, near the Catholic church. The Commonwealth war graves are located by the main path: 2 graves are 100 metres along on the right and the other two are at the end of the path on the right. The cemetery contains the graves of two unidentified British soldiers and two Australian airmen.
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Woudenberg General Cemetery
Woudenburg is a village and commune 22 kilometres east of Utrecht, and 9 kilometres south of Amersfoort. The cemetery is about 500 metres west of the village, on the south side of the road to Utrecht. In the eastern part are the graves of airmen from Canada and New Zealand. They are marked by private memorials.
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Woudenburg is a village and commune 22 kilometres east of Utrecht, and 9 kilometres south of Amersfoort. The cemetery is about 500 metres west of the village, on the south side of the road to Utrecht. In the eastern part are the graves of airmen from Canada and New Zealand. They are marked by private memorials.
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2nd February 2024
The Netherlands
Wijchen Roman Catholic Cemetery
Wijchen is a village about 10 kilometres south-west of Nijmegen, and 3 kilometres west of 's-Hertogenbosch. The cemetery is next to the church, which is in the centre of the village. The two Commonwealth war graves are situated on the right side of the churchyard.
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Wijchen is a village about 10 kilometres south-west of Nijmegen, and 3 kilometres west of 's-Hertogenbosch. The cemetery is next to the church, which is in the centre of the village. The two Commonwealth war graves are situated on the right side of the churchyard.
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Bergharen Protestant Churchyard
The town of Bergharen is situated to the west of Nijmegen off the motorway A50. There is one U. K. Airman from World War Two buried here in the South-West Corner of the churchyard.
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The town of Bergharen is situated to the west of Nijmegen off the motorway A50. There is one U. K. Airman from World War Two buried here in the South-West Corner of the churchyard.
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Batenburg Roman Catholic Cemetery
The town of Batenburg is situated to the north-east of Nijmegen off the A50. The one Commonwealth war grave in this cemetery is marked by a private memorial.
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The town of Batenburg is situated to the north-east of Nijmegen off the A50. The one Commonwealth war grave in this cemetery is marked by a private memorial.
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Horssen Protestant Cemetery
Horssen is a small village lying between the rivers Waal and Maas, 18 kilometres west of Nijmegen. The cemetery, which is very small, is 220 metres west of the Protestant church. The one British grave is to the west of the entrance.
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Horssen is a small village lying between the rivers Waal and Maas, 18 kilometres west of Nijmegen. The cemetery, which is very small, is 220 metres west of the Protestant church. The one British grave is to the west of the entrance.
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Druten Protestant Cemetery
Druten is a village of some size, 21 kilometres west of Nijmegen, on the south bank of the river Waal. Druten Protestant Cemetery, which adjoins the Roman Catholic cemetery, is 250 metres east of the Catholic church which stands in the centre of the village. The British grave is in the south-eastern corner.
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Druten is a village of some size, 21 kilometres west of Nijmegen, on the south bank of the river Waal. Druten Protestant Cemetery, which adjoins the Roman Catholic cemetery, is 250 metres east of the Catholic church which stands in the centre of the village. The British grave is in the south-eastern corner.
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Druten (Puiflijk) Roman Catholic Churchyard
The hamlet of Puiflijk is 2 kilometres south-west of Druten and about 22 kilometres west of Nijmegen, which is the nearest convenient centre. The churchyard is in the centre of Puiflijk. The four war graves are against the western boundary wall near the entrance, 3 from the U. K. and 1 from New Zealand. There is also the grave of Sergeant Mark Weijdt of the Dutch Forces who was killed in Afghanistan on 19th December 2008, aged 24.
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The hamlet of Puiflijk is 2 kilometres south-west of Druten and about 22 kilometres west of Nijmegen, which is the nearest convenient centre. The churchyard is in the centre of Puiflijk. The four war graves are against the western boundary wall near the entrance, 3 from the U. K. and 1 from New Zealand. There is also the grave of Sergeant Mark Weijdt of the Dutch Forces who was killed in Afghanistan on 19th December 2008, aged 24.
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28th January 2024
The Netherlands
Oostelbeers Roman Catholic Churchyard
Oostelbeers is a small village 13 kilometres north-west of Eindhoven. The churchyard is in the centre of the village. There are seven airmen from World War Two buried here, six from Australia and one from the United Kingdom.
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Oostelbeers is a small village 13 kilometres north-west of Eindhoven. The churchyard is in the centre of the village. There are seven airmen from World War Two buried here, six from Australia and one from the United Kingdom.
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Ravenstein Roman Catholic Cemetery
Ravenstein is a village about 20 kilometres south-west of Nijmegen. The cemetery is close to the windmill in the village, and the war graves will be found in a small enclosure in the south-west portion of the cemetery. There are 4 U. K. Airmen from World War Two commemorated in this site.
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Ravenstein is a village about 20 kilometres south-west of Nijmegen. The cemetery is close to the windmill in the village, and the war graves will be found in a small enclosure in the south-west portion of the cemetery. There are 4 U. K. Airmen from World War Two commemorated in this site.
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Vessem Roman Catholic Cemetery
Vessem is a small village 12 kilometres south-west of Eindhoven. The cemetery is beside the church, which is 100 metres south of the Eindhoven road from the centre of the village. The two British graves are on the eastern side of the cemetery in a private vault.
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Vessem is a small village 12 kilometres south-west of Eindhoven. The cemetery is beside the church, which is 100 metres south of the Eindhoven road from the centre of the village. The two British graves are on the eastern side of the cemetery in a private vault.
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26th January 2024
The Netherlands
Heesch Roman Catholic Cemetery
Heesch is a small village about 7 kilometres south of Oss, 16 kilometres north-east of 'S-Hertogenbosch, and 31 kilometres west of Nijmegen. The cemetery is in the centre of the village, on the main street behind the church. The 26 war graves are in the north-east (7), south-west (1), and south-east (18) parts of the cemetery. United Kingdom 25, Canada 1. Total 26.
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Heesch is a small village about 7 kilometres south of Oss, 16 kilometres north-east of 'S-Hertogenbosch, and 31 kilometres west of Nijmegen. The cemetery is in the centre of the village, on the main street behind the church. The 26 war graves are in the north-east (7), south-west (1), and south-east (18) parts of the cemetery. United Kingdom 25, Canada 1. Total 26.
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Oisterwijk Protestant Churchyard
Oisterwijk is 6 kilometres east-north-east of Tilburg, 3 kilometres south-east of the main road from 'S-Hertogenbosch to Tilburg. The Protestant churchyard is located in the Kerkstraat opposite house no 53. The single U. K. grave is located 50 meters straight ahead from the entrance.
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Oisterwijk is 6 kilometres east-north-east of Tilburg, 3 kilometres south-east of the main road from 'S-Hertogenbosch to Tilburg. The Protestant churchyard is located in the Kerkstraat opposite house no 53. The single U. K. grave is located 50 meters straight ahead from the entrance.
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Oisterwijk (St. Peter) Roman Catholic Churchyard
Oisterwijk is 6 kilometres east-north-east of Tilburg, 2.8 kilometres south-east of the main road from 'S-Hertogenbosch' to Tilburg. Oisterwijk (St Peter) Roman Catholic Churchyard is located in the centre of Oisterwijk in the Van Kemenadelaan.
The 14 U. K. graves can be seen from the main entrance.
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Oisterwijk is 6 kilometres east-north-east of Tilburg, 2.8 kilometres south-east of the main road from 'S-Hertogenbosch' to Tilburg. Oisterwijk (St Peter) Roman Catholic Churchyard is located in the centre of Oisterwijk in the Van Kemenadelaan.
The 14 U. K. graves can be seen from the main entrance.
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23rd January 2024
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Goirle Roman Catholic Cemetery
Goirle is a village 4 kilometres from Tilburg, and the cemetery is located in the southern part of the town. Follow the main road through the town and turn into Kloosterstraat, then turn into St Jansstraat and the cemetery will be found along here. The Commonwealth Plot is in the south-east corner of the cemetery. World War Two Casualties: United Kingdom 21, Poland 4, Australia 2, The Netherlands 1. Total 28.
Goirle is a village 4 kilometres from Tilburg, and the cemetery is located in the southern part of the town. Follow the main road through the town and turn into Kloosterstraat, then turn into St Jansstraat and the cemetery will be found along here. The Commonwealth Plot is in the south-east corner of the cemetery. World War Two Casualties: United Kingdom 21, Poland 4, Australia 2, The Netherlands 1. Total 28.
Hilvarenbeek Protestant Cemetery
Hilvarenbeek is a village and commune 6 kilometres south of Tilburg, and 22 kilometres north-west of Eindhoven. The cemetery is 1 kilometre south of the village, on the west side of the main road to Esbeek. The cemetery contains one U. K. burial from World War Two which is located in the South-West part.
Hilvarenbeek is a village and commune 6 kilometres south of Tilburg, and 22 kilometres north-west of Eindhoven. The cemetery is 1 kilometre south of the village, on the west side of the main road to Esbeek. The cemetery contains one U. K. burial from World War Two which is located in the South-West part.
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Kanchanaburi War Cemetery
The cemetery is only a short distance from the site of the former 'Kanburi', the prisoner of war base camp through which most of the prisoners passed on their way to other camps. It was created by the Army Graves Service who transferred to it all graves along the southern section of railway, from Bangkok to Nieke.
Some 300 men who died (most from a Cholera epidemic in May/June 1943) at Nieke camp were cremated and their ashes now lie in two graves in the cemetery. The names of these men are inscribed on panels in the shelter pavilion.
There are now 5,085 Commonwealth casualties of the Second World War buried or commemorated in this cemetery. There are also 1,896 Dutch war graves and 1 non-war grave.
The cemetery is only a short distance from the site of the former 'Kanburi', the prisoner of war base camp through which most of the prisoners passed on their way to other camps. It was created by the Army Graves Service who transferred to it all graves along the southern section of railway, from Bangkok to Nieke.
Some 300 men who died (most from a Cholera epidemic in May/June 1943) at Nieke camp were cremated and their ashes now lie in two graves in the cemetery. The names of these men are inscribed on panels in the shelter pavilion.
There are now 5,085 Commonwealth casualties of the Second World War buried or commemorated in this cemetery. There are also 1,896 Dutch war graves and 1 non-war grave.
Chungkai War Cemetery
Chungkai was one of the base camps on the railway and contained a hospital and church built by Allied prisoners of war. The war cemetery is the original burial ground started by the prisoners themselves, and the burials are mostly of men who died at the hospital. There are now 1,426 Commonwealth and 313 Dutch burials of the Second World War in this cemetery.
Chungkai was one of the base camps on the railway and contained a hospital and church built by Allied prisoners of war. The war cemetery is the original burial ground started by the prisoners themselves, and the burials are mostly of men who died at the hospital. There are now 1,426 Commonwealth and 313 Dutch burials of the Second World War in this cemetery.