Amara War Cemetery

Amara War Cemetery is a military burial ground in Amarah, Iraq, containing thousands of graves from World War I. Stone markers and memorial walls display the names of fallen soldiers and their regiments throughout the site.

The cemetery was established in 1917 as a burial ground for Commonwealth forces during the Mesopotamian campaigns of World War I. These military operations were among the major battles fought in the Middle East during that period.

The cemetery holds the remains of soldiers from Britain, India, and other Commonwealth nations who fought together in the region. Walking through, you encounter names and regimental badges representing military personnel from different parts of the world.

The cemetery sits near the Tigris River and remains open to visitors, though the region has faced maintenance challenges over the years. Check local conditions before visiting to ensure safe access and proper preparation.

Three Victoria Cross recipients are buried here, including Sidney William Ware, Edgar Christopher Cookson, and Edward Elers Delaval Henderson. This decoration was the highest military honor in the British Commonwealth for acts of exceptional bravery.