ST. GERMAIN-AU-MONT-D'OR COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION
Rhône
France
GPS Coordinates Latitude: 45.87958 Longitude: 4.80887
Picture © Iain Craig
Location Information
St Germain-au-Mont-d'Or is a village 14.5 kilometres north of Lyon.
St. Germain-au-Mont d'Or Communal Cemetery Extension is situated to the east of the village on the Rue du Souvenir, on a hill overlooking the River Saone. The Extension is situated on the west side of the Communal Cemetery.
Visiting Information
If needed, you can contact the gardener Mr Longeac : Tel: +33 (0) 6 20 96 34 57
Wheelchair access to this site is possible via the main entrance.
The register is available in the Mairie on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9.00 to 12.00 and 15.00 to 17.45 -
Wednesday from 9.00 to 12.00 and Saturday from 9.00 to 11.30
Historical Information
The cemetery was begun in October 1917, and used by a Rest Camp and a small British Hospital until November 1919.
There are now over 100, 1914-18 and over 10, 1939-45 war casualties commemorated in this site.
The cemetery covers an area of 1,169 square metres and is enclosed by a stone rubble wall.
Total Burials: 117.
World War One Identified Casualties: United Kingdom 95, India 7, Australia 3. Total 105.
World War Two Unidentified Casualties: United Kingdom 10, Canada 1. Total 11.
The cemetery was designed by Arthur James Scott Hutton
Second Lieutenant
William Angus Anderson
5th Bn. Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
8th December 1918.
Row B. 54.
William Angus Anderson
5th Bn. Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
8th December 1918.
Row B. 54.
62480 Private
Frank Ayrton
5th Bn. King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry
12th August 1918, aged 18.
Row B. 13.
Son of John Thomas and Annie Elizabeth Ayrton, of 163, Gisburn Rd., Barnoldswick, Colne. Born at Gargrave, Skipton, Yorks.
His headstone bears the inscription "A Loving Son and Brother"
Frank Ayrton
5th Bn. King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry
12th August 1918, aged 18.
Row B. 13.
Son of John Thomas and Annie Elizabeth Ayrton, of 163, Gisburn Rd., Barnoldswick, Colne. Born at Gargrave, Skipton, Yorks.
His headstone bears the inscription "A Loving Son and Brother"
Images in this gallery © Iain Craig
273051 Private
Robert Anderson Ewen
13th Bn. Royal Scots
27th December 1918, aged 34.
Row B. 43.
Husband of Isabella Ewen, of Kirkville, Kemnay, Aberdeenshire.
His headstone bears the inscription "Ever Remembered"
Robert Anderson Ewen
13th Bn. Royal Scots
27th December 1918, aged 34.
Row B. 43.
Husband of Isabella Ewen, of Kirkville, Kemnay, Aberdeenshire.
His headstone bears the inscription "Ever Remembered"
Studio portrait of 2017 Able Seaman David Alexander Gaff, originally of Templestowe, Vic, who enlisted with the Royal Australian Navy on 6 August 1912. He died on 4 May 1918 aged 22. Row B. 7. Son of David and Eliza H. Gaff, of Mercer St., Queenscliff, Victoria, Australia. Born at Templestowe, Victoria.
His headstone bears the inscription "Beautiful Memory Left Behind Of A Life That Was True Loving And Kind"
His headstone bears the inscription "Beautiful Memory Left Behind Of A Life That Was True Loving And Kind"
Lieutenant
Hugh Ripley Harris
Royal Field Artillery attached to 1st Trench Mortar Battery
20th November 1918, aged 31.
Row B. 62.
Son of John Parrott Harris and Marianne Louise Harris.
His headstone bears the inscription "With Christ Which Is Far Better"
Hugh Ripley Harris
Royal Field Artillery attached to 1st Trench Mortar Battery
20th November 1918, aged 31.
Row B. 62.
Son of John Parrott Harris and Marianne Louise Harris.
His headstone bears the inscription "With Christ Which Is Far Better"
J/10305 Flying Officer
Alistair Frank Gray Ritch
Pilot in 57 Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force
4th February 1943, aged 22.
Row C. 17.
Son of James William and Elsie Gray Ritch, of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
His headstone bears the inscription "The Desire Of A Man Is His Kindness Prov. XIX. 22"
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Alistair Frank Gray Ritch
Pilot in 57 Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force
4th February 1943, aged 22.
Row C. 17.
Son of James William and Elsie Gray Ritch, of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
His headstone bears the inscription "The Desire Of A Man Is His Kindness Prov. XIX. 22"
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