Longueval New Zealand Memorial, War memorial in Longueval, France
The New Zealand Battlefield Memorial stands on a hilltop east of Longueval, overlooking the fields where New Zealand troops advanced during World War I.
The memorial marks the location where 6,000 New Zealand Division soldiers entered combat on September 15, 1916, during the Battle of the Somme.
Visitors from New Zealand regularly travel to this memorial to pay respects to their ancestors who fought in the European battlefields during World War I.
The memorial site offers parking facilities and remains accessible throughout the year, with guided tours available through the Somme Battlefield visitor center.
From this vantage point, visitors can see Caterpillar Valley, the village of Flers, and other strategic locations central to New Zealand's military operations.
Location: Longueval
Official opening: October 1922
GPS coordinates: 50.03950,2.80153
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:58
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