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: WM15ADW
Location: Hauts-de-France, France
Date Posted: 11/22/2021
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Alfouine
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A military cemetery from the First World War, it is very well maintained like all the others in the region. It is important to discover these places of memory. Let us never forget these young people coming to die with us for our freedom.

"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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Un cimetière militaire de la première guerre mondiale, il est très bien entretenu comme tous les autres dans la région. C'est important de découvrir ces lieux de mémoire. N'oublions jamais ces jeunes gens venir mourrir chez nous pour notre liberté.

" 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

Type of Historic Site: Military Cemetery

Address of Building, Object, or Site:
227-857, Rue du Vertannoy
Hinges, Pas-de-Calais France
62232

Website: [Web Link]

Admission Prices: 0.00 (listed in local currency)

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In the main entrance of cemetery
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