Jonkerbos War Cemetery
The Jonkerbos War Cemetery and Memorial is located in the town of Nijmegen, Netherlands. The cemetery contains 1,643 British Commonwealth and foreign service personnel of World War II. It was built to a design by Commission architect Philip Hepworth.[1][2]
| Jonkerbos War Cemetery | |
|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission | |
 | |
| For soldiers who were killed during World War II | |
| Established | 1945 |
| Unveiled | 1947 |
| Location | 51.8219°N 5.8299°E |
| Total burials | 1,643 |
Unknowns | 99 |
| Burials by nation | |
| Burials by war | |
World War II: 1,643 | |
| Statistics source: Cemetery details. Commonwealth War Graves Commission. | |
Background
On the site of this cemetery the preparation camp was stationed for the Waal Crossing during Operation Market Garden. Approximately 400 soldiers were first buried at an army complex in the neighborhood and were reburied in 1947 on this site.[2]
Images
War memorial
Cross of Sacrifice
Nearby Commonwealth War Graves
References
- "Nijmegen, 'Jonkerbos War Cemetery'". www.4en5mei.nl.
- "Jonkerbos War Cemetery, with list of casualties". Commonwealth War Graves Commission. Retrieved 19 February 2019.
External link
Media related to Militaire begraafplaats Jonkerbosch at Wikimedia Commons
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