SERRE ROAD CEMETERY NO. 3
Puisieux
Pas De Calais
France
GPS Coordinates - Latitude: 50.10363, Longitude: 2.6565
Picture © Geerhard Joos
Location Information
The village of Serre is 11 kilometres north-north-east of Albert.
Using the D919 from Arras to Amiens you will drive through the villages of Bucquoy, Puisieux, then Serre Les Puisieux (approximately 20 kilometres south of Arras). On leaving Serre Les Puisieux, 600 metres further along the D919, there is a right turn onto a small lane which will take you directly to Serre Road No.3 Cemetery. It must, however, be emphasised that this lane is not suitable for cars and buses.
Visiting Information
Vehicles should be parked a further 100 metres along on the right hand side of the D919 in front of Serre Road Cemetery No.1, and visitors should then walk up the lane to Serre Road Cemetery No.3.
Wheelchair access to the cemetery is possible via main entrance.
The register is available in the Mairie on Tuesday ; Thursday and Friday from 14.00 to 16.00 and Saturday from 10.00 to 12.00
Historical Information
The "Serre Road" was, in June 1916, the road leading out of Mailly-Maillet, in British hands, and entering No Man's Land about 1,170 metres South-West of Serre, which was held by the Germans. The 31st and 4th Divisions attacked North and South of this road on 1 July 1916, with parties of the 31st Division reaching Serre, but the attack failed. The 3rd and 31st Divisions renewed the attempt, without success, on 13 November. The Germans evacuated Serre on 24 February 1917, and the 22nd Manchesters entered the village on the following morning.
In the spring of 1917, the battlefields of the Ancre were cleared by the V Corps and a number of cemeteries made, three of which are named from the Serre Road. They fell into enemy hands on 25 March 1918, but were recovered on the following 14 August.
Serre Road Cemetery No.3, was made by the V Corps in the spring of 1917.
There are 85, 1914-18 war casualties commemorated in this site (mainly of the 31st Division) who fell in July and November 1916. Of these, 48 are unidentified and special memorials are erected to four men who are known or believed to be buried among them.
The cemetery covers an area of 293 square metres and is enclosed by a rubble wall.
Total Burials: 85.
Identified Casualties: United Kingdom 37. Total 37.
The village of Serre is 11 kilometres north-north-east of Albert.
Using the D919 from Arras to Amiens you will drive through the villages of Bucquoy, Puisieux, then Serre Les Puisieux (approximately 20 kilometres south of Arras). On leaving Serre Les Puisieux, 600 metres further along the D919, there is a right turn onto a small lane which will take you directly to Serre Road No.3 Cemetery. It must, however, be emphasised that this lane is not suitable for cars and buses.
Visiting Information
Vehicles should be parked a further 100 metres along on the right hand side of the D919 in front of Serre Road Cemetery No.1, and visitors should then walk up the lane to Serre Road Cemetery No.3.
Wheelchair access to the cemetery is possible via main entrance.
The register is available in the Mairie on Tuesday ; Thursday and Friday from 14.00 to 16.00 and Saturday from 10.00 to 12.00
Historical Information
The "Serre Road" was, in June 1916, the road leading out of Mailly-Maillet, in British hands, and entering No Man's Land about 1,170 metres South-West of Serre, which was held by the Germans. The 31st and 4th Divisions attacked North and South of this road on 1 July 1916, with parties of the 31st Division reaching Serre, but the attack failed. The 3rd and 31st Divisions renewed the attempt, without success, on 13 November. The Germans evacuated Serre on 24 February 1917, and the 22nd Manchesters entered the village on the following morning.
In the spring of 1917, the battlefields of the Ancre were cleared by the V Corps and a number of cemeteries made, three of which are named from the Serre Road. They fell into enemy hands on 25 March 1918, but were recovered on the following 14 August.
Serre Road Cemetery No.3, was made by the V Corps in the spring of 1917.
There are 85, 1914-18 war casualties commemorated in this site (mainly of the 31st Division) who fell in July and November 1916. Of these, 48 are unidentified and special memorials are erected to four men who are known or believed to be buried among them.
The cemetery covers an area of 293 square metres and is enclosed by a rubble wall.
Total Burials: 85.
Identified Casualties: United Kingdom 37. Total 37.
A working party of 2nd Battalion, the Manchester Regiment, part of 32nd Division, moving up to the trenches near Serre, January 1917. © IWM (Q 1789)
Images in this gallery © Johan Pauwels
18003 Lance Corporal
William Allen
11th Bn. East Lancashire Regiment
2nd July 1916, aged 32.
Row B. 23.
Son of Horace Allen, of Accrington, and the late Mary Allen; husband of Mary A. Allen, of 14, Annie St., Accrington, Lancs.
His headstone bears the inscription; "Greater Love Hath No Man Than This."
William Allen
11th Bn. East Lancashire Regiment
2nd July 1916, aged 32.
Row B. 23.
Son of Horace Allen, of Accrington, and the late Mary Allen; husband of Mary A. Allen, of 14, Annie St., Accrington, Lancs.
His headstone bears the inscription; "Greater Love Hath No Man Than This."
13/143 Private
Frank Leslie Bailey
13th Bn. York and Lancaster Regiment
1st July 1916, aged 20.
Row B. 5.
Son of Mrs. Rebecca Bailey, of 24, Cemetery Road, Barnsley, Yorks.
Frank Leslie Bailey
13th Bn. York and Lancaster Regiment
1st July 1916, aged 20.
Row B. 5.
Son of Mrs. Rebecca Bailey, of 24, Cemetery Road, Barnsley, Yorks.
15/192 Private
William Foster Chapman
"A" Coy. 15th Bn. West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own)
1st July 1916, aged 33.
Row D. 3.
Brother of Miss Fanny I. Chapman, of 7, Eldon Place, Woodhouse Lane, Leeds.
His headstone bears the inscription; "In Faith He Died."
William Foster Chapman
"A" Coy. 15th Bn. West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own)
1st July 1916, aged 33.
Row D. 3.
Brother of Miss Fanny I. Chapman, of 7, Eldon Place, Woodhouse Lane, Leeds.
His headstone bears the inscription; "In Faith He Died."
22730 Private
Horace Clayton
93rd Coy. Machine Gun Corps (Infantry), formerly 15th Bn. West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own)
1st July 1916, aged 25.
Row A. 14.
Son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Clayton, of Wath, Pateley Bridge, Harrogate.
Horace Clayton
93rd Coy. Machine Gun Corps (Infantry), formerly 15th Bn. West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own)
1st July 1916, aged 25.
Row A. 14.
Son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Clayton, of Wath, Pateley Bridge, Harrogate.
57076 Private
James Clutton
10th Bn. Royal Welch Fusiliers
13th November 1916.
Sp. Mem. 3.
His headstone bears the inscription; "Their Glory Shall Not Be Blotted Out."
Picture courtesy of Gwyn Morris
James Clutton
10th Bn. Royal Welch Fusiliers
13th November 1916.
Sp. Mem. 3.
His headstone bears the inscription; "Their Glory Shall Not Be Blotted Out."
Picture courtesy of Gwyn Morris
15872 Lance Serjeant
John Denney
11th Bn. East Lancashire Regiment
2nd July 1916, aged 28.
Row B. 18.
Born Blackburn, son of George & Mary Ann Denney. He lived at 78 Bottomgate, Blackburn and was a paper worker.
John Denney
11th Bn. East Lancashire Regiment
2nd July 1916, aged 28.
Row B. 18.
Born Blackburn, son of George & Mary Ann Denney. He lived at 78 Bottomgate, Blackburn and was a paper worker.
15/557 Lance Corporal
Alfred Edward Morgan Kirk
15th Bn. West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own)
1st July 1916, aged 22.
Row D. 10.
Son of Alfred and Mary R. Kirk, of Woodvale, Ashley. New Milton, Hants.
His headstone bears the inscription; "Mine, Saith The Lord Of Hosts In That Day When I Make Up My Jewels. Malachi 3.17."
Alfred Edward Morgan Kirk
15th Bn. West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own)
1st July 1916, aged 22.
Row D. 10.
Son of Alfred and Mary R. Kirk, of Woodvale, Ashley. New Milton, Hants.
His headstone bears the inscription; "Mine, Saith The Lord Of Hosts In That Day When I Make Up My Jewels. Malachi 3.17."
Images in this gallery © Werner Van Caneghem
A panoramic view of ruins of the Sugar Refinery, near Serre, March 1917, following operations on the Ancre. © IWM (Q 1815)
Lieutenant
Charles Stonehouse
11th Bn. East Lancashire Regiment
1st July 1916, aged 34.
Row. B. 24.
Son of Francis and Mary Ann Stonehouse of 297 Preston New Road, Blackburn.
His headstone bears the inscription; "Architect. Killed In Action. His Name Will Ever Be Held In Proud Remembrance."
Originally Charles had no known grave and was commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, however in July 2018 after new evidence was received by the CWGC, a grave at Serre Road Cemetery No.3 originally marked as the grave of an 'unknown Lieutenant of the 11th Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment', was rededicated as that of Charles Stonehouse.
Charles Stonehouse
11th Bn. East Lancashire Regiment
1st July 1916, aged 34.
Row. B. 24.
Son of Francis and Mary Ann Stonehouse of 297 Preston New Road, Blackburn.
His headstone bears the inscription; "Architect. Killed In Action. His Name Will Ever Be Held In Proud Remembrance."
Originally Charles had no known grave and was commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, however in July 2018 after new evidence was received by the CWGC, a grave at Serre Road Cemetery No.3 originally marked as the grave of an 'unknown Lieutenant of the 11th Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment', was rededicated as that of Charles Stonehouse.
19164 Private
Ernest Edward Taylor
7th Bn. King's Shropshire Light Infantry
13th November 1916, aged 21.
Row C. 4.
Son of Walter and Elizabeth Ann Taylor, of 42, Webb Rd., Crewe.
Ernest Edward Taylor
7th Bn. King's Shropshire Light Infantry
13th November 1916, aged 21.
Row C. 4.
Son of Walter and Elizabeth Ann Taylor, of 42, Webb Rd., Crewe.
15878 Private
William Arkwright Taylor
11th Bn. East Lancashire Regiment
2nd July 1916, aged 28.
Row C. 8.
Born Blackburn and lived at 89 Poplar Street in the town, he worked as a Clerk.
William Arkwright Taylor
11th Bn. East Lancashire Regiment
2nd July 1916, aged 28.
Row C. 8.
Born Blackburn and lived at 89 Poplar Street in the town, he worked as a Clerk.
15946 Private
John J. Topping
11th Bn. East Lancashire Regiment
1st July 1916, aged 18.
Row C. 1.
Born in Blackburn, he lived in Accrington, John worked as a shop assistant before joining the army.
John J. Topping
11th Bn. East Lancashire Regiment
1st July 1916, aged 18.
Row C. 1.
Born in Blackburn, he lived in Accrington, John worked as a shop assistant before joining the army.
15453 Private
Clarence Widdop
11th Bn. East Lancashire Regiment
1st July 1916.
Row B. 13.
Clarence was born in Leeds and was a resident of Chorley.
Clarence Widdop
11th Bn. East Lancashire Regiment
1st July 1916.
Row B. 13.
Clarence was born in Leeds and was a resident of Chorley.
British troops in a captured German trench ('Old Hun Line') at Serre, March 1917. Serre was occupied by men of the 7th, 9th and 62nd Divisions on 25 February 1917 during operations on the Ancre, the preliminary stages of the German withdrawal to the Hindenburg Line. © IWM (Q 1788)
Group of British soldiers in the ruins of Serre, abandoned just before the German retreat, March 1917. © IWM (Q 5804)
