Maroeuil British Cemetery

 cemetery, First World War 1914-1918

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The cemetery was begun by the 51st (Highland) Division when Commonwealth forces took over the Arras front in March 1916 and it retained its association with that division until the summer of 1918. Almost half of the graves are those of Highland Territorial's and many of those remaining are of London Territorial's who were at Maroeuil from July to December 1916. The cemetery also contains the graves of 25 officers and men of tunnelling companies of the Royal Engineers who died in mine explosions. The cemetery was protected from observation by the crest of the hill behind it and whenever possible, bodies were brought back from the front line by tramway.

Casualty Details: UK 531, Canada 30, India 2, Germany 11, Total Burials: 574

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