Ribecourt Railway Cemetery
Location
Ribecourt is a village about ten kilometres south-west of Cambrai. Ribecourt Railway Cemetery can be found about 50 metres just off the D.29 between Ribecourt and Marcoing on the east side of the village.
| GPS | N | E | OSM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 50.112309 | 3.134615 | Map |
Historical Information
Ribecourt village was captured by the 9th Norfolks (6th Division) on the morning of 20th November 1917. It was lost in March 1918, but recaptured by the 3rd Division on 27th September 1918.
The Railway Cemetery was made by the 3rd Division in October 1918. The cemetery contains 53 First World War burials, one of which is unidentified.
The cemetery was designed by N A Rew.
Private Roger Bridgeman 52907
13th Bn The King’s (Liverpool Regiment)
Died on 27th September 1918
Grave: A 4