NIEPPE-BOIS (RUE-DU-BOIS) BRITISH CEMETERY

Vieux-Berquin

Nord

France 

General Directions: La Motte au Bois is a village approximately halfway between Hazebrouck and Merville,. From the church in La Motte au Bois, take the D188 towards Vieux Berquin. The cemetery will be found on the right set on the northern edge of the wood 2 kilometres from the village.

The Battle of Hazebrouck (one of the Battles of the Lys), including the Defence of Nieppe Forest, lasted from 12 to 15 April 1918. The line east of Nieppe Forest was defended against overwhelming forces by the 29th and 31st Divisions, the latter including the 4th Guards Brigade. Although Vieux-Berquin village was lost on 13 April, the rest of the line was held until the 1st Australian Division had detrained and arrived on the field. The cemetery was used from April until September 1918.

Casualty Details: UK 55, Australia 15, Total Burials: 70

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