York Cemetery, Haspres

Historical Information (Source: CWGC)

The village of Haspres was taken after severe fighting, with the help of tanks, on 20 October 1918. York Cemetery was made at the end of October 1918 by the 1st/5th York and Lancaster Regiment and other units of the 49th (West Riding) Division.

 

The cemetery contains 137 Commonwealth burials of the First World War and ten German graves.

 

Served with

  • United Kingdom (123)
  • German (7)

Served in

  • Army (130)
York Cem, Haspres
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