Le Quesnoy Communal Cemetery
Location
Le Quesnoy is an old town in the Department of the Nord, 15 km south-east of Valenciennes on the road to Le Cateau and Avesnes. The Extension adjoins that part of the Communal Cemetery where British graves are placed.
| GPS | N | E | OSM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 50.25576 | 3.63331 | Map |
Historical Information
Le Quesnoy was captured by the New Zealand Division, without bombardment, on the 4th November 1918; and a sculptured panel let into the town wall, linked with the Place d’Armes by a memorial avenue, recalls this exploit.
The Communal Cemetery was used and extended by the Germans during their long occupation of the town; but almost all the German graves have been removed to Frasnoy German Cemetery.
There are now over 60, 1914-18 war casualties commemorated in this site. All but two of whom were buried by the enemy.
Soldat Kireel Finoffjow
Russian Prisoner of War
Private G Boyer 35114
1st Bn Leicestershire Regiment
Died on 11th August 1918
Grave: II D 7