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Menin Road South CWGC Cemetery
The cemetery was used by the 85ths Staffs, 9th East Surreys and Field Ambulances from January 1916 to 1918. It contains UK, Australian, Canadian, New Zealand, British West Indian and 1 German burials. Here is buried A/Capt Thomas Riversdale Colyer-Fergusson, VC of the 2nd Northants. Date: 2016
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2016 85th Ambulances Australian Burials Buried Capt Cemetery Cwgc Here Ieper Menin Northants Staffs Ypres Zealand January Riversdale
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Menin Road South CWGC Cemetery: A Hallowed Ground of Sacrifice and Unity (2016) This evocative photograph captures the solemn beauty of Menin Road South CWGC Cemetery, located near the historic town of Ieper (Ypres) in Belgium. Established between January 1916 and 1918, this cemetery served as the final resting place for soldiers from the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, British West Indies, and even one German soldier. Among the brave souls interred here is Captain Thomas Riversdale Colyer-Fergusson, VC of the 2nd Northamptonshire Regiment. The 85th Staffords, 9th East Surreys, and Field Ambulances all played a role in the care and burial of the fallen during this period. The cemetery stands as a poignant reminder of the unity and shared sacrifice of the Allied forces during World War I (WWI, 1914-1918). With over 5,000 graves, Menin Road South CWGC Cemetery is a humbling testament to the human cost of the Great War. Captain Colyer-Fergusson, a British officer, was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross (VC) for his exceptional bravery during the Battle of the Somme in 1916. His heroic actions, which included single-handedly capturing a German machine gun post, continue to inspire and honor the unwavering courage of those who served during this pivotal time in history. This photograph, taken in 2016, invites us to reflect on the enduring legacy of the sacrifices made by the brave men and women who served during World War I. The Menin Road South CWGC Cemetery stands as a symbol of unity, respect, and remembrance for all those who gave their lives for freedom and peace.
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