COURMAS BRITISH CEMETERY

Courmas

Marne

France

General Directions: Courmas is a village about 11 kilometres south-west of Reims. From Reims take the D980 towards Chateau-Thierry and Dormons, passing through the village of Pargny les Reims. After about 8 kilometres turn left along the D6, signposted towards Courmas. On entering the village, turn first right into Rue des Hauts Mur (C11) towards Bouilly, then take the second left into Rue du Pont de Pierre, next to the CWGC direction sign. 30 metres on the right is a small parking area.

The cemetery was made after the Armistice, by the concentration of graves from the neighbouring battlefields and from Courmas Village and Courmas Chateau British Cemeteries (small cemeteries made by the 62nd (West Riding) Division after the fighting of the 20th July, 1918).

Further Information: The track to the cemetery is unsuitable for vehicles, you must walk up a slight hill for about 10 minutes to reach the cemetery.

Casualty Details: UK 207, Total Burials: 207

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