BRANDHOEK MILITARY
CEMETERY
Ieper
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
GENERAL DIRECTIONS: Leave Ieper by taking the Elverdingsestraat, then over two roundabouts in J. Capronstraat, the Poperingseweg is a continuation of this road and begins after the railway crossing. 6km along this road after passing the village of Vlamertinge and just beyond the church in the hamlet of Brandhoek is a left turn into Grote Branderstraat, which is reached by crossing the dual carriageway, the cemetery is on the left. Access and parking are easy.
Brandhoek was widely used by Field Ambulances throughout the war, due to its position well away from the front line. This cemetery was begun in May 1915 and was in a field adjoining the dressing station; it was closed in July 1917.
CASUALTY DETAILS: UK 602; Canada 63; Australia 4; Germany 2; Total Burials: 671
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