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Banneville-la-Campagne War Cemetery

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#1 of 1 things to do in Banneville-la-Campagne

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Highway D-675, Banneville-la-Campagne, France

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“Another unique CWGC cemetery”

A cemetery that is very easy to find. I discovered that my great uncle's son Ronald Baxter was... read more

Reviewed October 15, 2017

LadyFranklyn

Salisbury

“My brave uncle is buried here”

I never met my uncle Jack,he left Jersey in 1939 to join the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders and... read more

Reviewed August 12, 2017

E6272KSjohn

Liskeard, United Kingdom

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LadyFranklyn

Salisbury

283172

Reviewed October 15, 2017

Another unique CWGC cemetery

A cemetery that is very easy to find. I discovered that my great uncle's son Ronald Baxter was buried near Rex Whistler's grave. So we went to visit both of them and lay tributes. I love the way in France and Belgium you can lay...More

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E6272KSjohn

Liskeard, United Kingdom

Reviewed August 12, 2017

My brave uncle is buried here

I never met my uncle Jack,he left Jersey in 1939 to join the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders and was the first Argyll Officers to be killed in 1944 in the battle of Epsom near Caen.Such a brave man buried with his men in a beautiful...More

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LadyFranklyn

Salisbury

283172

Reviewed May 30, 2017

Rex Whistler gravestone here.

Like so many cemeteries in France beautifully kept. Over 2,000 graves of young men who gave their life, each one with a story to tell. And it is here the talented Rex Whistler was buried. A man who was offered a safe job, but wanted...More

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chris w

Beverley, United Kingdom

3833

Reviewed October 11, 2016

Following my late fathers journey during the Normandy Campaign

My son and I had traced my late fathers steps [during Operation Greenline] to his final resting place,here at Banneville.a beautiful calm and peaceful resting place for the brave men who gave their lives for us. All in all we placed 5 tributes to men...More

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Choppette2000

Braintree, United Kingdom

5117

Reviewed August 2, 2016 via mobile

Touching tribute

Wet, but beautiful visit to this poignant memorial to pay tribute to my grandad's best friend. The site is well tended and majestic even in the rain. The gardener was helpful. So pleased to have been able to pay our respects. There is a plaque...More

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Lbell2109

Rye, Australia

7731

Reviewed August 2, 2015 via mobile

Beautiful tributes

Came to visit my beloved Grandad's brother who fell here and is remembered here. Beautiful and peaceful place and well looked after

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RumourUK

Northants

3160

Reviewed June 13, 2014

To renew an old friendship

We came here to find a friend of my fathers who died during the liberation of France in 1944. Geoffrey Cleverley came from Wiltshire and joined at the same time as Dad. After training and some UK based tasks, they went for assignment and Geoff...More

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Sarahrobjohn

Lee-on-the-Solent, United Kingdom

8033

Reviewed May 9, 2012

Peaceful and well kept

Was tracing a Malay Pilot who was shot down by the name of Henry Tallala, the cemetery was so peaceful and perfect, not one blade of grass out of place. Many thanks to the CWGC

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