Country
France
Locality
Nord
Identified Casualties
226
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Local Information
Hazebrouck is a town and commune 22 kilometres east of St. Omer. Cinq rues British Cemetery lies 3 kilometres west of the town. From Hazebrouck follow the N.42 in the direction of St. Omer. The cemetery lies directly on the right hand side of this road approximately 3 kilometres out of Hazebrouck.
Historical Information
The cemetery was used chiefly by the field ambulances and fighting units of the 29th Division from April to August 1918 for the burial of Commonwealth casualties sustained during the German offensive. There are now 226 First World War burials in the cemetery. The cemetery was designed by N A Rew.
Cemetery Photo
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CWGC Cemetery Photo: CINQ RUES BRITISH CEMETERY, HAZEBROUCK
Cemetery Plan
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CWGC Cemetery Plan: CINQ RUES BRITISH CEMETERY, HAZEBROUCK
