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VENDRESSE CHURCHYARD
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Aisne

​France


Location Information

Vendresse Churchyard is located in the centre of the village of Vendresse-Beaulne, to the north of the main road running through the village. The CWGC Plot, which is surrounded by a small hedge, can be found to the rear of the church within the confines of the churchyard.

Vendresse village can be reached from the direction of Laon by following the D967, Laon to Fismes road. From this direction the road is scenic. Shortly after passing Vendresse British Cemetery on the right side of the road, it is possible to see the church of Vendresse, also on the right side. Look for a right turn, D68, signposted Vendresse and Soupir. In the centre of the village turn right heading for the church and churchyard.

Alternatively, when approaching from Soissons via Vailly-sur-Aisne on the D925, take the third exit at the roundabout at Bourg et Comin in the direction of Laon, D967. After a short distance turn left for Vendresse village (D68) where the above directions will apply.


Visiting Information

The location or design of this churchyard makes wheelchair access impossible.
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Historical Information

The neighbourhood was the scene of severe fighting in which British troops took part in 1914 and 1918.

There are now over 80, 1914-18 war casualties commemorated in this site. Of these, half are unidentifed and special memorials are erected to 35 soldiers known to be buried here among them.

Casualty Details: UK 83, Total Burials: 83
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Major
John Trefusis Carpenter-Garnier
1st Bn. Scots guards
15th September 1914, aged 40.
Grave 1.

Son of Mr. and the Hon. Mrs. Carpenter-Garnier, of Rookesbury Park, Wickham, Hants. Educated at Harrow and Christ Church (Oxford). Served in the South African Campaign.


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Captain
Harold Casamajor Davis
2nd Bn. Welsh Regiment
26th September 1914.
Grave 1.



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Major
James Henry  Waller Johnstone
115th Battery, 25th Brigade. Royal Field Artillery
​15th September 1914, aged 41.
Grave 1.

Son of Col. J. L. H. Johnstone (Bengal Staff Corps), and Annie G. Johnstone; husband of Elaine G. Johnstone, of The Wood, Blackwater, Hants. Served in the South African Campaign (twice Mentioned in Despatches).


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Second Lieutenant
John Dundas Manley
Royal Engineers, Special Reserve
26th September 1914, aged 22.
Grave 3.

Elder son of the late Herbert Manley, M.D., Barrister at Law, and his wife Alice Dundas-Manley, of 15, St. John's Church Rd., Folkestone. Born at West Bromwich.

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Lieutenant
G. V. Naylor-Leyland (Mentioned in Despatches)
Royal Horse Guards
21st September 1914, aged 22.
Grave 1.

Son of the late Sir Herbert Naylor-Leyland, 1st Bart., and of Lady Naylor-Leyland.



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