Kandy War Cemetery, Commonwealth military cemetery in Kandy, Sri Lanka.
The cemetery contains 203 graves of military personnel from different nations, arranged in uniform rows with white headstones and maintained gardens.
The cemetery, formerly known as Pitakande Military Cemetery, serves as a memorial site for Commonwealth service members who died during World War II.
The headstones reflect the diversity of fallen soldiers from eight different nationalities, including British, East African, Sri Lankan, and Indian servicemen.
Located 1.5 kilometers from the main road on Deveni Rajasinghe Mawatha, the cemetery welcomes visitors who wish to pay their respects.
Among the 203 interred personnel, the cemetery includes members from various service branches: 151 army, 32 air force, 16 navy, and 2 unidentified individuals.
Location: Kandy
GPS coordinates: 7.28172,80.60807
Latest update: March 7, 2025 08:36
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