Cambrai Memorial to the Missing

The Cambrai Memorial stands at one end of Louverval Military Cemetery, with stone walls bearing the names of fallen Commonwealth soldiers. The name refers to the Battle of Cambrai, during which these men lost their lives.

The memorial was inaugurated in 1930 to honor more than 7,000 soldiers who died during the Battle of Cambrai in 1917. This confrontation in November and December was one of the largest military engagements of the First World War.

The sculptures by Charles Sargeant Jagger depict wartime scenes, including stretcher bearers and a trench periscope that convey the reality soldiers faced. These artworks give visitors a direct sense of the difficult conditions soldiers endured in combat.

The memorial is freely accessible year-round and requires no prior registration. Visitors can walk around at their own pace and examine the inscribed names in a quiet setting.

Seven recipients of the Victoria Cross with no known graves are commemorated on the walls, including Private George William Burdett Clare. This exceptional honor recognizes the bravest soldiers whose final resting places remained unknown.

Location: Doignies

Inception: August 4, 1930

Architects: Harold Chalton Bradshaw

Creator: Charles Sargeant Jagger

Part of: Louverval Military Cemetery, Funerary and memory sites of the First World War (Western Front)

GPS coordinates: 50.13667,3.01528

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:20