Rancourt German military cemetery

The Rancourt German military cemetery holds 10,422 German soldiers from World War I, with 7,492 remains placed in dedicated ossuaries across the grounds.

Established in 1921 after World War I, this cemetery forms part of the memorial collection that commemorates the military casualties along the Western Front.

The cemetery demonstrates the international recognition of war graves, leading to its designation as both a French historical monument and UNESCO World Heritage site.

Located north of Peronne along route D44, the cemetery remains open throughout the year for visitors interested in exploring World War I memorial sites.

This burial ground sits near French and British military cemeteries, creating a multinational memorial complex that represents all three main forces of World War I.

Location: Rancourt

Inception: 1921

Part of: Funerary and memory sites of the First World War (Western Front)

Website: https://kriegsgraeberstaetten.volksbund.de/friedhof/rancourt

GPS coordinates: 49.99675,2.90469

Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:09