NOYELLES-SUR-L'ESCAUT COMMUNAL CEMETERY
Nord
France
Location Information
Noyelles-sur-L'Escaut is a village in the Department of the Nord, about 5 kilometres south-west of Cambrai.
From Cambrai follow the N30 main road towards Bapaume. After 5 kilometres, at Fontaine Notre Dame, turn left onto the D142 following the signs towards Containg and Noyelles. Passing through Containg the village of Noyelles can be found about 5 kilometres from Fontaine Notre Dame.
On entering the village turn left immediately after the new civilian cemetery into the Rue Sorel. Noyelles sur L'Escaut Communal Cemetery is located 50 metres down this road on the right. Access to the Extension is through the Communal Cemetery.
Visiting Information
The location or design of this site, makes wheelchair access impossible.
Historical Information
Noyelles-sur-L'Escaut was captured by the 6th Division on the 20th-21st November, 1917, evacuated at the beginning of December, and reoccupied on the 19th October, 1918, by the 7th Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders.
Burial Details
Lieutenant Wilfred Brown Cramb, Royal Flying Corps, and 4th Bn. Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, died 14th April 1917, aged 26. Son of David and Jessie D Cramb. Born at Dalmuir, Dumbartonshire. Third year medical Student, Glasgow University.
Noyelles-sur-L'Escaut is a village in the Department of the Nord, about 5 kilometres south-west of Cambrai.
From Cambrai follow the N30 main road towards Bapaume. After 5 kilometres, at Fontaine Notre Dame, turn left onto the D142 following the signs towards Containg and Noyelles. Passing through Containg the village of Noyelles can be found about 5 kilometres from Fontaine Notre Dame.
On entering the village turn left immediately after the new civilian cemetery into the Rue Sorel. Noyelles sur L'Escaut Communal Cemetery is located 50 metres down this road on the right. Access to the Extension is through the Communal Cemetery.
Visiting Information
The location or design of this site, makes wheelchair access impossible.
Historical Information
Noyelles-sur-L'Escaut was captured by the 6th Division on the 20th-21st November, 1917, evacuated at the beginning of December, and reoccupied on the 19th October, 1918, by the 7th Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders.
Burial Details
Lieutenant Wilfred Brown Cramb, Royal Flying Corps, and 4th Bn. Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, died 14th April 1917, aged 26. Son of David and Jessie D Cramb. Born at Dalmuir, Dumbartonshire. Third year medical Student, Glasgow University.
