Houchin British Cemetery

France / Nord-Pas-de-Calais / Houchin /
 cemetery, First World War 1914-1918
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The cemetery was opened in March 1918 when the 6th Casualty Clearing Station came to Houchin. From April to September the German advance made Houchin unsafe for hospitals, and the cemetery was used by the 55th (West Lancashire) Division. In September 1918, the 6th Casualty Clearing Station returned to Houchin and was joined by the 15th in October.

Casualty Details: UK 661, Canada 39, Germany 39, Belgian Civilian 1, Total Burials: 740

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Coordinates:   50°28'45"N   2°36'36"E
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