Country
France
Locality
Nord
Identified Casualties
75
Visiting Information
Wheelchair access possible via main entrance. For further information regarding wheelchair access, please contact our enquiries dept. on 01628 634221.
Local Information
Bethencourt is a village and commune in the Department of the Nord, a little north to Le Cateau. The Commonwealth Graves are in the north-east of the Communal Cemetery off the road from Caudry to Solesmes.
Historical Information
A German hospital was posted in the village of Bethencourt in August and September, 1914. There are now over 80, 1914-18 war casualties commemorated in this site. Of these, a small number are unidentified and nine graves which cannot now be traced, are represented by special memorials. The plot covers an area of 326 square metres.
Cemetery Photo
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CWGC Cemetery Photo: BETHENCOURT COMMUNAL CEMETERY
Cemetery Plan
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CWGC Cemetery Plan: BETHENCOURT COMMUNAL CEMETERY
