Demuin British Cemetery
Location
Démuin is a village 5 kilometres from Villers Bretonneux.
From Villers-Bretonneux take the D23 in the direction of Démuin and Moreuil, heading south. Drive on until the exit of Villers, and then carry straight on to Démuin. The cemetery is on the right hand side just before entering Démuin.
| GPS | N | E | OSM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 49.82632 | 2.53523 | Map |
Historical Information
Démuin was lost and recaptured on 30th March 1918, and lost again on the 31st, but on 8th August 1918, it was retaken by the 58th Canadian Battalion. The cemetery was made by the 3rd Canadian Battalion in August 1918.
Demuin British Cemetery contains 43 First World War burials, two of these are unidentified.
Private George Campbell 2393411
15th Bn Canadian Infantry
48th Highlanders of Canada
Died on 8th August 1918 aged 23
Grave: B 7
Private Alex Stevenson 487471
15th Bn Canadian Infantry
48th Highlanders of Canada
Died on 8th August 1918 aged 20
Son of Robert Stevenson, of Viking, Alberta
Grave: B 9
Serjeant Norman Mairs MM and Bar 77345
16th Bn Canadian Infantry
Canadian Scottish
Died on 8th August 1918 aged 25
Son of Alexander Mairs
of Uxbridge, Ontario
Grave: B 7
Major McKenzie Render
16th Bn Canadian Infantry
Canadian Scottish
Died on 8th August 1918
Grave: A 14