Saint-Hilaire Cemetery Extension - Frévent, France
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member pmaupin
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[EN] Saint-Hilaire Cemetery Extension is a British military cemetery in Frevent. [FR] Saint-Hilaire Cemetery Extension est un cimetière militaire britannique à Frévent.
Waymark Code: WM15AR9
Location: Hauts-de-France, France
Date Posted: 11/25/2021
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.

"Saint-Hilaire Cemetery Extension is a British military cemetery in Frevent, containing 304 bodies from 1914-1918.It is located at the path of large communication No. 54, the place called rue des Arcamps, it has an area of 732 m2 .

During the Great War, Frevent is an important place on the lines of communication. The 43rd Casualty Clearing Station moved there from April to June 1916; others will follow in June (Lucknow CCS), ending with hospital number 6 from June to August 1918. Hospitals used this cemetery to bury their dead. "

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 mourir chez nous pour notre liberté.

" Saint-Hilaire Cemetery Extension est un cimetière militaire britannique à Frévent. Il contient 304 corps de 1914-1918. Il est situé au chemin de grande communication n°54, au lieu-dit rue des Arcamps, il a une superficie de 732 m2 .

Durant la Grande Guerre, Frévent est une place importante sur les lignes de communication. Le 43e Casualty Clearing station (Unité médicale) s'y installe d'avril à juin 1916 ; d'autres suivront en juin (Lucknow CCS), pour finir par l'hôpital numéro 6 de juin à août 1918. Les hôpitaux utilisaient ce cimetière pour y enterrer leurs morts."

Sources : Le Cimetière

Type of Historic Site: Military Cemetery

Address of Building, Object, or Site:
Chemin rural de Sercourt
Frévent, Pas-de-Calais France
62270


Website: [Web Link]

Admission Prices: 0.00 (listed in local currency)

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Posted Coordinates Location:
At the main entrance of cemetery


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