Amerval Communal Cemetery Extension

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The cemetery "Amerval Communal Cemetery Extension" is a First World War military cemetery located in the hamlet of Amerval on the territory of the municipality of Solesmes, North.

Location: This cemetery is located next to the communal cemetery of the hamlet of Amerval, located about 10 km southeast of Solesmes.

History: The hamlet of Amerval was occupied by German troops at the end of August 1914 and remained far from the fighting until October 1918 when it was temporarily captured by the 17th British Division and then evacuated, before being definitively taken on 20 October. This cemetery was created on that date to bury the victims of the fighting.

Character: This cemetery contains the burials of 151 British soldiers, 5 of whom are not identified. It covers an area of 308 square meters and is surrounded by a stone wall.

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

External links: "Amerval", on inmemories.com (accessed April 20, 2023) First World War Portal Portal...