FAMARS COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION
Famars
Nord
France
General Directions: Famars Communal Cemetery Extension is a small cemetery situated in the village of Famars which is 3.5 kilometres south of Valenciennes on the road to Solesmes (D958). On entering Famars from Valenciennes, the Communal Cemetery Extension will be found approximately 400 metres after the Mairie, next to the Communal Cemetery.
Famars was captured by the 4th Gordon Highlanders, after two days' fighting, on the 27th October, 1918. The Communal Cemetery was extended to the North-West, by fighting units in late October and early November, 1918.
Casualty Details: UK 38, Canada 2, Total Burials: 40
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