Friday, 10 March 2023

Somme 2023 - Bapaume Post Cemetery

 The Bapaume Post Military Cemetery is situated close to the village of La Boisselle.

On the 1st July 1916, the 34th Division attacked the village, sustaining heavy casualties. Many of the those who rest there fell on the 1st July 1916 and includes men of the Tyneside Scottish and Tyneside Irish.

Bapaume Post Military Cemetery, Albert | Cemetery Details | CWGC

Bapaume Post Military Cemetery

Bapaume Post Military Cemetery
Cross of Sacrifice

Bapaume Post Military Cemetery
Lt Col W Lyle and Lt Col CCA Sillery
Tyneside Scottish CO's

Bapaume Post Military Cemetery
Unknown Tyneside Irish Officer

Bapaume Post Military Cemetery
Tyneside Scottish

Bapaume Post Military Cemetery
Tyneside Irish