Groesbeek Canadian War Cemetery
Groesbeek Canadian War Cemetery
Groesbeek Canadian War Cemetery
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Bob T
Beaumont, Canada10 contributions
Oct 2013 • Couples
We came to visit the grave of my Uncle and found this to be a very humbling experience. One cannot help but be moved by seeing the graves of all the young soldiers buried here. The cemetery is immaculate and I want to thank all the young Dutch children who spend the time to keep it so beautiful. I hope we never forget to remember the sacrifices these soldiers made for us.
Written November 11, 2013
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David L
Montreal, Canada155 contributions
Nov 2011 • Friends
This is a great tribute to the fallen Canadian soldiers involved in the Liberation of Holland during WWII.
Written December 6, 2011
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Michael B
Port Orange, FL41 contributions
Apr 2019 • Friends
Each grave here is lovingly tended and decorated by a Dutch citizen in appreciation for the sacrifices of the Canadian soldiers. A grateful people show their gratitude still.
Written May 1, 2019
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Adrian B
Puerto de Mazarron, Spain104 contributions
Mar 2019 • Couples
My fiancee and I visited the CWGC cemetery last week, during a brief 'Arnhem & the Rhine Crossings' battlefields tour. It's predominantly a Canadian war cemetery, but there is also a very impressive enclosed wall memorial to the missing British, Canadian and other Allied soldiers who have no known grave. The whole cemetery is maintained immaculately, like the Reichswald and others, and is set at some height above the surrounding countryside, which means there are some peaceful and tranquil views to be seen. My father fought through this area, across the Reichswald forest and the Rhine, and ended the war with frostbite and a severe speech impediment. However, he was one of the lucky ones - 11 of his comrades from the Cameronian Lowlanders (15th Scottish Division) were recorded on the memorial to the missing. He just missed this trip, having passed away only recently. He would have been pleased with the care and attention given to his fallen comrades, and the number of visitors the cemetery receives. My partner is a Stoke girl, born and bred, who also knows the story of Jack Baskeyfield VC, from Burslem, and his epic stand (unto death) against an overwhelming enemy armoured assault. Jack's name was at the top of one column of the missing in the Groesbeek Memorial. - It was nice to see that his name and sacrifice, like many others, is still remembered and cherished. The nearby National Liberation Museum is also a valuable and informative place to visit, and we ended our time in the area by visiting the clean and pretty town of Groesbeek. The cemetery, as a whole, is certainly worth a long and considered visit. It's sad, poignant, but uplifting at the same time, and it certainly stirs the soul.
Written April 4, 2019
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Fedor-and-Rivka
Bocholtz, The Netherlands643 contributions
May 2014 • Solo
Very nice Canadian cemetery in the hills between Nijmegen and Groesbeek. The cemetery is well maintained and extensive. From here there are nice views to the surrounding area. A beautiful spot to remember.
Written May 27, 2014
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Traveller155017
Thunder Bay, Canada32 contributions
May 2014 • Family
We visited on May 4, 2014, the Dutch National Remembrance Day. As a Canadian with Dutch parents, it was heartwarming to see Dutch people visiting the cemetery and paying tribute to those who died in WW2, many of them to free Holland. The cemetery is immaculate and so well maintained. It is well worth a visit, especially for Canadians.
Written May 24, 2014
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Paul A
London197 contributions
Jun 2013 • Couples
Visiting the Nijmegen area is facing the second world war. Nijmegen suffered during the war and especially 1944 was a black page in the history of the city. Visiting the War Cemetery and looking at all the graves, in a peace full setting, makes you believe what they faced.
Written July 27, 2013
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BucksWanderer
Amersham, UK53 contributions
Mar 2013 • Couples
Beatifully kept war cemetery, many thanks to the people that maintain and keep the memory of these men alive.
Written April 3, 2013
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room41
British Columbia24 contributions
Oct 2012 • Solo
I came here to visit the grave of my uncle and found myself very moved, not just for him, but by the more than 2000 others who sacrificed their young lives and are remembered here. The cemetery is in a peaceful rural setting, immaculately maintained and tastefully laid out. There is a registry located near the entrance behind a brass "safe" in the left memorial wall. You will be able to find the plot number of any individual buried here from this registry, but note they are in Roman numerals, whereas the actual rows are in Arabic numbers. I felt a tremendous respect and sense of loss as I wandered past the row upon row of white grave stones. You may find 20 minutes long enough here if you just want to take back an overall perspective; Maybe 1.5 hours if you take the time to read some of the individual names and inscriptions. It seems inappropriate to rate this site as a tourist attraction as I don't want to diminish the solemnity of the site or my respect for those fallen sons. Let me just say it is a place of beauty where you may get a sense of the enormous sacrifice and the price paid but you will likely be grateful that you came.
Written November 1, 2012
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Dougmc65
Moray, UK60 contributions
Aug 2018 • Solo
I find it difficult everytime i enter a cemetry why we as a human race just cant get the message. In my walk along major places on Hells Highway and Market Garden is what happens next. In this case after the failure to take all objectives the people of Holland really suffered via the winter starvation, so in war nobody comes out well. However those who picked up the weapons to fight i am honored to pay my respects
Written August 6, 2018
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Are there any day tours from Amsterdam to either Groesbeek or Holten Canadian cemeteries?
Written February 14, 2020
im looking to find a grave of a soldier named barney gibbons barton buried at Groesbeek war cemetery how would I locate this
Written August 28, 2019
I looked up Mr. Barton on a find a grave website. His plot at Groesbeek is listed as XV. E.2. There are several “maps” of the cemetery plots on line, to help you locate his plot.
Written September 8, 2021
What is the best way to get there from Nijmegen?
Written March 18, 2019
We hired a taxi to take us there and he waited while we spent some time in the cemetery. However from Nijmegen central bus station, it appears to be quite easy to take 2 buses. We chose not to take this option as it was a Sunday and bus service was not as frequent. It is a beautiful spot and well worth the visit.
Written March 19, 2019
We plan on visiting the Netherlands the first week of May 2017. We will be in Amsterdam but would love to do a day trip to see Groesbeek Cemetery. Seems like there is no easy way to get there from Amsterdam other than a car rental. Suggestions?
Written May 12, 2016
We were staying in The Hague, we took the train to Nijmegen, then the bus to Groesbeek for a visit at the Liberation Museum. The bus goes by the cemetery, it would be approximately a 5 minute walk from where the bus stops. We took a taxi from the museum as there were no tours going on, check and see if there is a tour from the museum as they have many available. We really enjoyed the trip it was very easy to transfer etc with our 2 kids with us and a great opportunity to see the countryside.
Written May 24, 2016
Comment ce rendre a groesbeel a partir de amsterdam en train ou si il,y a des tours guidées , j'y vais en novembre 2015 voir mon grand pere qui est enterré la bas et on vient de montreal canada et parle pas beaucoup anglais
Merci josee
Written April 1, 2015
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