Le Vertannoy British Cemetery - Hinges, France
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member pmaupin
N 50° 33.600 E 002° 36.400
31U E 472139 N 5600970
[EN] From the church in Hinges head north-west towards Gonnehem and after 500 metres turn left. The cemetery is approximately 200 metres on the left. [FR] De l'église de Hinges, dirigez-vous vers le nord-ouest en direction de Gonnehem et après 500 mètres tournez à gauche. Le cimetière est à environ 200 mètres sur la gauche.
Waymark Code: WM1414K
Location: Hauts-de-France, France
Date Posted: 03/26/2021
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Jake39
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"The cemetery was begun in April 1918, during the Battles of the Lys, and was used by field ambulances, burial officers and fighting units until the following September.

Le Vertannoy British Cemetery contains 141 First World War burials, two of them unidentified. The cemetery was designed by W C Von Berg."

Sources : The Cemetery

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"Le cimetière a été inauguré en avril 1918, pendant les batailles de la Lys, et a été utilisé par les ambulances de campagne, les officiers funéraires et les unités de combat jusqu'au mois de septembre suivant.

Le cimetière britannique Le Vertannoy contient 141 sépultures de la Première Guerre mondiale, dont deux non identifiées. Le cimetière a été conçu par W C Von Berg. "

Sources : Le Cimetière

Date cemetery was established: 1918

Visiting hours:
7/7 24/24

Website pertaining to the cemetery: [Web Link]
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We would also like to hear about any of your deceased family members who may be laid to rest in the cemetery.
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