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POSES CHURCHYARD

Eure

France

GPS Coordinates: Latitude: 49.29681, Longitude: 1.24954

Location Information

Poses is a commune in the department of Eure, some 25 kilometres south-east of Rouen. From Rouen take the direction of Pont de l'Arche (N15) and then head for "Les Damps" on the D110. After "Les Damps", take the left turning to Poses. The churchyard is situated on the route de l'Eglise on the outskirts of the village. The three Commonwealth war graves are at the rear of the cemetery.


Burial Details


14497104 Private John Robert King, 2nd Bn. Gordon Highlanders, died 27th August 1944, aged 18.

14678440 Private John McAteer, 2nd Bn. Gordon Highlanders, died 27th August 1944, aged 19.

14698671 Private John Smith, 2nd Bn. Gordon Highlanders, died 27th August 1944, aged 18. Son of Jeanie Smith, of Glasgow. His headstone bears the inscription "R. I. P."
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Images in gallery below © Johan Pauwels

Poses Churchyard
Poses Churchyard
Poses Churchyard
Poses Churchyard
Poses Churchyard
Poses Churchyard
Poses Churchyard
Poses Churchyard

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Disclaimer


The casualty numbers for each cemetery are taken from the C. W. G. C. site. We are aware that there can be discrepancies in the numbers quoted.
(The G. P. S. Coordinates are also taken from the C. W. G. C. site)


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