SOLFERINO FARM CEMETERY
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Location Information
The cemetery is located to the north-west of the town of Ieper near a village called Brielen.
From the station turn left and drive along M.Fochlaan to the roundabout, turn right and go to the next roundabout. Here turn left into M.Haiglaan and drive to the traffic lights. Straight over the lights and follow the N8 direction Veurne. Through the village of Brielen and for approx another 1 Km to the first turning on the right past the farm. This is a street called Kapellestraat, into this street and the cemetery is approx 500 metres on the right.
Visiting Information
Wheelchair access to this site is possible, but maybe by an alternative entrance.
Historical Information
Solferino Farm was given its name by French troops who held this part of the line early in 1915. The cemetery, which is opposite the site of the farm, was begun by Commonwealth forces in October 1917 and was used by the units fighting in this sector until August 1918.
The cemetery now contains 296 Commonwealth burials of the First World War and a small plot of three German war graves from this period. There are also five burials from the Second World War, dating from the Allied retreat to Dunkirk in May 1940.
The cemetery was designed by Sir Reginald Blomfield.
The cemetery is located to the north-west of the town of Ieper near a village called Brielen.
From the station turn left and drive along M.Fochlaan to the roundabout, turn right and go to the next roundabout. Here turn left into M.Haiglaan and drive to the traffic lights. Straight over the lights and follow the N8 direction Veurne. Through the village of Brielen and for approx another 1 Km to the first turning on the right past the farm. This is a street called Kapellestraat, into this street and the cemetery is approx 500 metres on the right.
Visiting Information
Wheelchair access to this site is possible, but maybe by an alternative entrance.
Historical Information
Solferino Farm was given its name by French troops who held this part of the line early in 1915. The cemetery, which is opposite the site of the farm, was begun by Commonwealth forces in October 1917 and was used by the units fighting in this sector until August 1918.
The cemetery now contains 296 Commonwealth burials of the First World War and a small plot of three German war graves from this period. There are also five burials from the Second World War, dating from the Allied retreat to Dunkirk in May 1940.
The cemetery was designed by Sir Reginald Blomfield.
L/509 Driver
Edward Hoyle
"C" Bty. 157th Bde. Royal Field Artillery
25th November 1917, aged 38.
Plot II. B. 36.
Husband of Rhoda Hoyle, of 204, Accrington Rd., Burnley.
Edward Hoyle
"C" Bty. 157th Bde. Royal Field Artillery
25th November 1917, aged 38.
Plot II. B. 36.
Husband of Rhoda Hoyle, of 204, Accrington Rd., Burnley.
M2/116933 Private
William John Stubbs
35th Ammunition Sub. Park. Army Service Corps.
31st October 1917, aged 37.
Plot I. D. 30.
Myself and my brother along with 2 cousins, all grandchildren of William
John Stubbs made the long awaited journey to visit his final resting place in June 2010. It was a promise made to his children: Dorothy, Bessie, Georgina and Windsome Stubbs that we would go and visit their much loved father's grave finally fulfilled. It was a very emotional journey, but what a very beautiful resting place this is for our loved ones. Thanks to the people of Belgium and those who take care of the cemeteries with such loving care, it is much appreciated.
Picture courtesy of Dorothy Williams-Crosby
William John Stubbs
35th Ammunition Sub. Park. Army Service Corps.
31st October 1917, aged 37.
Plot I. D. 30.
Myself and my brother along with 2 cousins, all grandchildren of William
John Stubbs made the long awaited journey to visit his final resting place in June 2010. It was a promise made to his children: Dorothy, Bessie, Georgina and Windsome Stubbs that we would go and visit their much loved father's grave finally fulfilled. It was a very emotional journey, but what a very beautiful resting place this is for our loved ones. Thanks to the people of Belgium and those who take care of the cemeteries with such loving care, it is much appreciated.
Picture courtesy of Dorothy Williams-Crosby
L/214 Bombardier
John Thomas
"C" Bty. 157th Bde. Royal Field Artillery
5th November 1917, aged 26.
Plot II. A. 11.
Son of Albert E. and Julia Thomas, of 21, Whittlefield St., Burnley, Lancs.
John Thomas
"C" Bty. 157th Bde. Royal Field Artillery
5th November 1917, aged 26.
Plot II. A. 11.
Son of Albert E. and Julia Thomas, of 21, Whittlefield St., Burnley, Lancs.
