HUNTER'S CEMETERY
Beaumont-Hamel
Somme
France
General Directions: Beaumont-Hamel is a village in the Department of the Somme. Using the D919 from Arras to Amiens you will drive through the villages of Bucquoy and Puisieux and then Serre-les-Puisieux (approximately 20 kilometres south of Arras). On leaving Serre-les-Puisieux, 3 kilometres further along the D919, turn left following the signs for "Newfoundland Park, Beaumont Hamel". Hunter's Cemetery stands at the upper end of "Y" Ravine, within Newfoundland Memorial Park.
Beaumont-Hamel was attacked in vain on the 1st July, 1916, and captured by the 51st (Highland) and 63rd (Royal Naval) Divisions on the following 13th November. Hunter's Cemetery (the origin of the name is not known) is, in fact, a large shell-hole, in which soldiers of the 51st Division, who fell in the capture of Beaumont-Hamel, were buried after the battle.
Further Information: As the cemetery is located inside the Newfoundland Memorial Park, it is necessary to leave your vehicle in the car parking area across from the entrance to the park. There is then a 10-15 minute walk across the park before reaching the cemetery, it should also be noted that the surface of the park can be treacherous in inclement weather.
Casualty Details: UK 46, Total Burials: 46
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