Rheinberg War Cemetery

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Rheinberg War Cemetery, Commonwealth war cemetery in Rheinberg, Germany.

The cemetery contains 3,326 white headstones arranged in rows, with grass and floral borders surrounding the memorial grounds and forest boundaries.

Created in April 1946, the cemetery gathers Commonwealth servicemen from various German locations, including 450 graves transferred from Cologne during post-war operations.

The cemetery features Philip Hepworth's architectural design with a Stone of Remembrance and Cross of Sacrifice, following Commonwealth War Graves Commission standards.

Located 85 kilometers north of Cologne, the cemetery is accessible via exit 7 of the A57 motorway, following B510 towards Kamp Lintfort.

Among the 3,326 Commonwealth graves, the cemetery includes the resting place of Victoria Cross recipient Squadron Leader Robert Palmer and nine graves of other nationalities.

Location: Rheinberg

Inception: April 1946

Architects: Philip Hepworth

Accessibility: Beperkte toegang voor rolstoelen

Address: Am Englischen Friedhof 44, Rheinberg (Nordrhein-Westfalen), Duitsland 47475

GPS coordinates: 51.52991,6.56333

Latest update: March 19, 2025 14:26

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