The Bapaume Australian Cemetery (

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: ''Cimetière australien de Bapaume'') is a military cemetery located in the French commune of Bapaume (

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). The site is maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

History

Bapaume was severely damaged by both sides during World War I. When the cemetery was established in 1917, the location was close to the 3rd Australian Casualty Clearing Station.

Design

The rectangular site is enclosed by a rubble wall.

Burials

The site includes both

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and German graves, including 87 identified casualties from World War I.

References

The War Graves Photographic Project

Details (Commonwealth War Graves Commission)

External links

* {{Find a Grave cemetery Cemeteries in Pas-de-Calais Commonwealth War Graves Commission cemeteries in France World War I cemeteries in France