VILLERS-POL COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION
Nord
France
Location Information
Villers-Pol is a village and commune in the Department of the Nord, between Valenciennes and Le Quesnoy.
The Communal Cemetery Extension is signposted on the north side of the Communal Cemetery, but 50 metres away from the road D73.
Visiting Information
Wheelchair access to this cemetery is possible with some difficulty.
Historical Information
The Communal Cemetery Extension was made in November 1918, by the 24th, Guards and 2nd Divisions; and one grave was brought in after the Armistice from a field between Sepmeries and Villers-Pol.
There are now 119, 1914-18 war casualties commemorated in this site. Of these, 2 are unidentified. There are 74 German burials here, 39 being unidentified.
The Extension covers an area of 1,183 square metres and is enclosed by a brick curb.
Casualty Details: UK 118, Total Burials: 118
Villers-Pol is a village and commune in the Department of the Nord, between Valenciennes and Le Quesnoy.
The Communal Cemetery Extension is signposted on the north side of the Communal Cemetery, but 50 metres away from the road D73.
Visiting Information
Wheelchair access to this cemetery is possible with some difficulty.
Historical Information
The Communal Cemetery Extension was made in November 1918, by the 24th, Guards and 2nd Divisions; and one grave was brought in after the Armistice from a field between Sepmeries and Villers-Pol.
There are now 119, 1914-18 war casualties commemorated in this site. Of these, 2 are unidentified. There are 74 German burials here, 39 being unidentified.
The Extension covers an area of 1,183 square metres and is enclosed by a brick curb.
Casualty Details: UK 118, Total Burials: 118
263138 Private
Victor Walker
2nd/4th Bn. Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment)
4th November 1918.
Row G. 7.
Son of Mr. J. E. Walker, of 2, Bridle Lane, Ossett, Yorks.
Victor Walker
2nd/4th Bn. Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment)
4th November 1918.
Row G. 7.
Son of Mr. J. E. Walker, of 2, Bridle Lane, Ossett, Yorks.
