Canonne Farm British Cemetery

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The "Canonne Farm British Cemetery, Sommaing" is a First World War military cemetery in the territory of Sommaing, North.

Location: This cemetery, which derives its name from the now disappeared Canonne farm, is located in the countryside on a small road from Sommaing to Haussy, about 4 km from the centre of the village.

History: Sommaing was occupied by German troops in late August 1914 and remained far from the front until October 24, 1918, when the village was taken over by British troops after violent clashes. This cemetery was created on that date to bury British soldiers who had fallen during the fighting, mostly on 24 October 1918.

Character: The cemetery contains 65 graves dating from the First World War, including one unidentified.

Related articles: Military cemetery Sommaing List of northern military memorials and cemeteries Commonwealth War Graves

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