Memorial sites in Villers-Guislain
Villers-Guislain is associated with several memorial sites from the First World War. The Indian War Memorial was erected by the Indian government as a First World War memorial in Villers-Guislain. It is located south of Villers-Guislain on the D89 (Rue de la Somme).
Gauche Wood Cemetery is located in the Bois Gauché in Villers-Guislain and contains 48 burials and commemorations from the First World War. The final 200 metres to the cemetery lead along an unpaved track that is unsuitable for vehicles.
Meath Cemetery is located on a municipal road near the field name “Le champ des pavillons”. It contains 125 burials and commemorations from the First World War. From the main road, it can be reached via a two-kilometre-long track that may be difficult to drive on after wet or icy weather.
History and location
Villers Hill British Cemetery is located on a municipal road. It was begun on 3 October 1918 and used until mid-October. The cemetery contains 732 burials and commemorations from the First World War for members of the Commonwealth.
Targelle Ravine British Cemetery was established in September and October 1918. It is located about 1.5 kilometres south of Villers-Guislain on the northern side of a shallow valley. It commemorates 114 casualties of the First World War, including seven unidentified casualties.
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