Targelle Ravine

Location

Villers-Guislain is a village in the Department of the Nord, 2 kilometres south of the main road from Cambrai to Peronne. The cemetery is about 1.5 kilometres south of the village, on the north side of a shallow valley.

There are CWGC signs from the village. Be prepared that after Villers Hill British Cemetery the track becomes a little rough.

As you come down the hill you will also see Meath Cemetery to your right - which you can reach - and others in front of you - which you cannot via this particular farm track.

Targelle Ravine British Cemetery

Historical Information

Targelle Ravine British Cemetery was made in September and October, 1918. There are now over 100, 1914-18 war casualties commemorated in this site. Of these, a small number are unidentified.

Rows of Highlanders

Rows of Highlanders

A large number belonged to the 9th Highland Light Infantry (Glasgow Highlanders). The cemetery covers an area of 348 square metres and is enclosed by a low rubble wall.

Privates Marshall and Kerr

Private J Marshall 333312
9th Bn Highland Light Infantry
(Glasgow Highlanders)
Died on 29th September 1918 aged 24
Son of William and Elizabeth Marshall, of Station Rd, Eaglescliffe, Co Durham

Private John Kerr 331776
9th Bn Highland Light Infantry
(Glasgow Highlanders)
Died on 29th September 1918 aged 24
Son of John and Catherine Kerr, of 192, High St, Ayr

Grave: F 2

Grave: F 3

 

Villers Hill Cemetery Villers Hill British Cemetery
Meath Cemetery Meath Cemetery