Adinkerke Military Cemetery

Adinkerke Military Cemetery is a Commonwealth War Graves Commission site in De Panne that honors soldiers from various Commonwealth nations who died during World War I. The graves are arranged in organized rows, each marked with a uniform headstone bearing the soldier's name and unit.

The cemetery was established in 1917 and reflects the military operations that unfolded in this coastal region during World War I. Architect Noel Ackroyd Rew designed its enduring layout as a memorial to those who died.

The inscriptions on each headstone record the names, ranks, and regiments of fallen soldiers, preserving their individual stories for visitors to discover. These personal details help you connect with the people commemorated here rather than viewing them as anonymous casualties.

You can visit the cemetery year-round to explore the grounds and read the memorial inscriptions at your own pace. The site is easy to access and gives you space to reflect on the stories recorded on each stone.

The cemetery includes collective grave markers for groups of soldiers who fell together, honoring their shared bonds through standardized memorials. These shared markers tell the stories of units that were lost during the same battle or action.

Location: De Panne

Inception: 1917

Architects: Noel Ackroyd Rew

Website: https://cwgc.org/find-a-cemetery/cemetery/16301/adinkerke-military-cemetery

GPS coordinates: 51.07083,2.60239

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:00