Vlamertinghe Military Cemetery (Vlamertinge)

Belgium / West-Flandern / Ieper / Vlamertinge
 First World War 1914-1918, war cemetery
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This cemetery was started by French troops in 1914. The cemetery was then used by Field Ambulances and fighting units until June 1917, when the cemetery was closed and the New Military Cemetery opened.
Victoria Cross: Captain Francis Octavius Grenfell, VC, 9th Lancers, died of wounds 24/05/1915, Plot 2. B.14.

CASUALTY DETAILS: UK 1112; Canada 54; Australia 4; South Africa 2; India 3; Germany 3; Total Burials:1178
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Coordinates:   50°51'21"N   2°49'13"E

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