Berneuil German military cemetery, War cemetery in Berneuil, France
The Berneuil German military cemetery contains over 8,295 graves, including 353 unidentified soldiers from 15 different regions across France.
German soldiers who lost their lives during World War II were gathered from various locations and reinterred at this cemetery, which opened on June 24, 1967.
The cemetery serves as a place of remembrance where individuals from different nations come together to honor the memory of fallen soldiers.
The German War Graves Commission maintains the cemetery grounds, which feature organized rows of stone markers displaying the names of the deceased.
This military cemetery stands as one of the largest German burial grounds in France, bringing together remains from multiple French departments.
Location: Berneuil
Official opening: June 24, 1967
GPS coordinates: 45.67879,-0.60524
Latest update: June 8, 2025 16:46
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