Railway Dugouts Burial Ground

Railway Dugouts Burial Ground is a World War I military cemetery containing 2,463 graves laid out in rectangular rows with white Portland stone markers. The graves are uniformly spaced and arranged in a calm, orderly setting dedicated to remembering the fallen.

The cemetery was established in 1915 near Advanced Dressing Stations and served as a burial ground throughout World War I until 1918. It reflects the period when this location functioned both for medical care and remembrance.

Soldiers from the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand are buried here, showing how the war brought together people from across the Commonwealth. The stones reflect the shared sacrifice of nations that fought side by side.

The cemetery is open daily and accessible through a dedicated entrance gate where you can find information about the soldiers buried here. An on-site registry helps you locate specific graves and learn about those buried.

Second Lieutenant Frederick Youens, who received the Victoria Cross posthumously for his actions in 1917, is buried here among the soldiers. His decoration represents the exceptional bravery honored at this memorial site.

Location: Ypres

Inception: April 1915

Architects: Edwin Lutyens, John Reginald Truelove

Website: https://cwgc.org/find-a-cemetery/cemetery/56000/railway-dugouts-burial-ground-(transport-farm)

GPS coordinates: 50.83486,2.90206

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:42