MONT NOIR MILITARY CEMETERY
St. Jans-Cappel
Nord
France
General Directions: Mont-Noir Military Cemetery is on the southern slope of the hill to the left of the D223. It is reached by a 100 metre track which is unsuitable for private cars.
Mont Noir was captured by the Cavalry Corps on the 13th October, 1914, and held throughout the Battles of the Lys, 1918. On the North side of the Berthen-Westoutre road, is the Battle Memorial of the 34th Division, marking the final position of Divisional Headquarters in the Battles of the Lys. The Cemetery was made in April-September, 1918, and at the Armistice it contained 91 British graves and 33 French (all of the 26th Dragoons or the 88th Infantry Regiment). It was then enlarged by the concentration of British and French graves (including one of November, 1914) from the battlefields immediately South of it. Concentrated into this Cemetery were graves from Wolfhoek British Cemetery, St. Jans-Cappel, this cemetery stood by the roadside, nearly 200 metres South-West of the hamlet of Wolfhoek. It was made in August-September, 1918, mainly by the 36th (Ulster) Division.
Further Information: The cemetery can be difficult to reach by vehicle as it is situated on a hillside and access entails a short walk. It is possible to drive up the narrow road, but there is no parking area and it is not possible to turn the vehicle around.
Casualty Details: UK 146, Canada 2, Australia 1, France 84, Total Burials: 232
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