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Noordwijk General Cemetery, Commonwealth War Graves cemetery in Noordwijk, Netherlands

The Noordwijk General Cemetery contains two separate Commonwealth plots dedicated to casualties from both World Wars, with marked and unmarked graves throughout the grounds.

Established in 1829, the cemetery gained additional significance during World War I and II, becoming the final resting place for 133 Commonwealth service members.

The cemetery carries the Rijksmonument status, recognizing its role in preserving Dutch national heritage and maintaining military burial traditions.

Visitors can access detailed information about individual graves and service members through the Commonwealth War Graves Commission's digital database and on-site records.

Among the 133 military burials, the cemetery includes two Polish airmen graves, with one remaining unidentified to this day.

Location: Noordwijk

Inception: 1829

Part of: Begraafplaats met grafmonumenten

Address: Oude Zeeweg 32

GPS coordinates: 52.23821,4.43565

Latest update: March 7, 2025 04:46

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