Rheinberg War Cemetery

Rheinberg War Cemetery is a large memorial ground with roughly 3,300 white headstones laid out in neat rows across the site. The grounds feature grass areas and flower borders, while forest boundaries create a quiet setting for the memorial.

The cemetery was established in 1946 and brings together Commonwealth servicemen originally from different locations across Germany. During its creation, about 450 graves were transferred here from Cologne as part of post-war consolidation efforts.

The cemetery follows Commonwealth War Graves Commission design standards, creating a space dedicated to remembering servicemen from multiple nations. This shared memorial approach reflects how different countries honored their fallen together after the war.

The cemetery is located north of Rheinberg and is reached via exit 7 of the A57 motorway. From the exit, follow the B510 road towards Kamp Lintfort to arrive at the grounds.

The site holds the grave of Victoria Cross recipient Squadron Leader Robert Palmer, one of the few highly decorated officers buried here. Additionally, nine graves of servicemen from other nations are found among the burials, reflecting the international makeup of those commemorated.

Location: Rheinberg

Inception: April 1946

Architects: Philip Hepworth

Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access

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

GPS coordinates: 51.52991,6.56333

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:43