Vis-en-Artois British Cemetery and Memorial
Vis-en-Artois British Cemetery and Memorial
Vis-en-Artois British Cemetery and Memorial
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Traveller51_11
North Essex, U.K.1,615 contributions
Oct 2014 • Couples
The WW1 Vis-en-Artois Cemetery & Memorial lies on the north side of the D939 (Arras to Cambrai), between the two villages of Vis-en-Artois and Haucourt,
The Vis-en-Artois Memorial to the Missing is situated at the far end of the cemetery site. It commemorates 9,847 Allied officers and men who were killed between 08 August 1918 and 11 November 1918. St. George and the Dragon is a sculptured subject behind the Stone of Remembrance.
The Commonwelth War Graves Commission states that the Cemetery holds 2369 burials - of which 1458 are unidentified. Quite of few of the burial plots hold two men. Along the left-hand boundary wall, there are eight special memorials to casualties known or "believed to be" buried there.
The site is on a hill and, as such, the site drops away to the left, when viewing from the entrance. It is a little disconcerting, when trying to get your eye-line right. The Memorial has, because of this lie of the land, a far higher 'foundation' at the left-hand end,
There are a lot of steps - I'm not sure if there is another access for wheel-chairs. There is a long parking lay-by at the front of the cemetery.
The Vis-en-Artois Memorial to the Missing is situated at the far end of the cemetery site. It commemorates 9,847 Allied officers and men who were killed between 08 August 1918 and 11 November 1918. St. George and the Dragon is a sculptured subject behind the Stone of Remembrance.
The Commonwelth War Graves Commission states that the Cemetery holds 2369 burials - of which 1458 are unidentified. Quite of few of the burial plots hold two men. Along the left-hand boundary wall, there are eight special memorials to casualties known or "believed to be" buried there.
The site is on a hill and, as such, the site drops away to the left, when viewing from the entrance. It is a little disconcerting, when trying to get your eye-line right. The Memorial has, because of this lie of the land, a far higher 'foundation' at the left-hand end,
There are a lot of steps - I'm not sure if there is another access for wheel-chairs. There is a long parking lay-by at the front of the cemetery.
Written October 18, 2014
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amelia80
Scotland159 contributions
Jul 2018 • Solo
This is the memorial on which my Great Grandfather is listed and I’ve wanted to visit for some time. It didn’t disappoint. The walk up to the memorial through the gravestones was full of lavender and the butterflies and bees flying around made the place even lovelier. It was very peaceful here and very well maintained.
Written July 8, 2018
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Linda R
Salisbury, UK631 contributions
Jun 2017 • Couples
I have visited so many cemeteries and memorials, but each one is unique.
This one is on the main road and it is so easy to stop and give a few minutes thought to those 9,847 soldiers who are named here.
CWGC keep it immaculate as usual, a fitting tribute to those who died for us.
The memorial was designed by J.R. Truelove, with sculpture by Ernest Gillick.
This one is on the main road and it is so easy to stop and give a few minutes thought to those 9,847 soldiers who are named here.
CWGC keep it immaculate as usual, a fitting tribute to those who died for us.
The memorial was designed by J.R. Truelove, with sculpture by Ernest Gillick.
Written June 22, 2017
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Tiffen
Melbourne, Australia749 contributions
Mar 2017 • Couples
This cemetery is alongside a main road and given the number of Cemeteries I have visited this is a must. It is an impressive and lists the names of over 9,800 men who fell in battle. The main memorial structure is really impressive. There are United Kingdom, Canadian, Australian and South Africans buried here.
Written March 29, 2017
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Linda R
Salisbury, UK631 contributions
Aug 2014 • Couples
As many times as I have visited these cemeteries and memorials,taking photos for others, I never fail to be moved by the poignancy and the reverence they evoke. Although similar in many respects , they are so different in the stories they have to tell.
For instance there are 3 men named here who were awarded the Victoria Cross, a Corporal ,a Sergeant and a Chief Petty Officer all for different acts of bravery
For instance there are 3 men named here who were awarded the Victoria Cross, a Corporal ,a Sergeant and a Chief Petty Officer all for different acts of bravery
Written February 7, 2015
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Fi S
London, UK524 contributions
May 2019 • Solo
In the cemetery you will find 2,369 soldiers and airmen (1,458 unknown) who died in the capture of this sector on August 27, 1918. Meanwhile the memorial screen wall records the names of 9,820 soldiers who fell between the Somme and Loos between August 8 and November 11, 1918, and have no known graves. Beautifully designed and tended, it is a pleasure to visit and reflect.
Written May 27, 2019
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Liz C
Workington, UK33 contributions
Oct 2018 • Couples
This was a special visit, it was my husband's great uncle's anniversary who died aged 19 on 09/10/1918.
This place is very moving it makes you feel very humble.
This place is very moving it makes you feel very humble.
Written October 12, 2018
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go9ers
Billericay, UK799 contributions
May 2018 • Couples
I don't know what I liked about this cemetery; it's a moving place like all the others. We came across it as we were driving around the area and hadn't aimed for it bit I'm glad we stopped. The names on the memorial are starting to wear but are still clear enough to read. Another place for reflection and contemplation.
Written June 6, 2018
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Alex T
Wotton-under-Edge, UK221 contributions
May 2018 • Couples
This was a moving visit for us, we actually drove past and wound up in a big loop, but that was our fault!
Anyway, the thing that struck us here is the number of graves which are unidentified, as well as the number of names on the memorial where they fought in the battle but were MIA or killed. So, so sad.
Anyway, the thing that struck us here is the number of graves which are unidentified, as well as the number of names on the memorial where they fought in the battle but were MIA or killed. So, so sad.
Written May 20, 2018
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yes you could find some hotel in the 10 km nearby.
Written May 1, 2017
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