NOYELLES-SUR-L'ESCAUT COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION

Noyelles-sur-l'Escaut

Nord

France 

General Directions: Noyelles-sur-l'Escaut is a village in the Department of the Nord, about 5 kilometres south-west of Cambrai. From Cambrai follow the N30 main road towards Bapaume. After 5 kilometres, at Fontaine Notre Dame, turn left onto the D142 following the signs towards Containg and Noyelles. Passing through Containg the village of Noyelles can be found about 5 kilometres from Fontaine Notre Dame. On entering the village turn left immediately after the New Civilian Cemetery into the Rue Sorel. Noyelles-sur-l'Escaut Communal Cemetery is located 50 metres down this road on the right. Access to the Extension is through the Communal Cemetery.

Noyelles-sur-l'Escaut was captured by the 6th Division on the 20th-21st November, 1917, evacuated at the beginning of December, and reoccupied on the 19th October, 1918, by the 7th Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. The Communal Cemetery Extension was made by the 2nd Division Burial Officer.

Casualty Details: UK 115, Total Burials: 115

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