Potijze Burial Ground Cemetery is a
Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) burial ground for the dead of the
First World War located in the
Ypres Salient on the
Western Front Western Front or West Front may refer to:
Military frontiers
*Western Front (World War I), a military frontier to the west of Germany
*Western Front (World War II), a military frontier to the west of Germany
*Western Front (Russian Empire), a majo ...
.
The
cemetery grounds were assigned to the
United Kingdom in perpetuity by King
Albert I of Belgium
Albert I (8 April 1875 – 17 February 1934) was King of the Belgians from 23 December 1909 until his death in 1934.
Born in Brussels as the fifth child and second son of Prince Philippe, Count of Flanders and Princess Marie of Hohenzollern-S ...
in recognition of the sacrifices made by the
British Empire in the defence and liberation of
Belgium during the war.
First World War
accessed 19 August 2006
Foundation
The cemetery is one of four in and around the site of the former Potijze Château.[WW1Cemeteries.com](_blank)
, accessed 28 December 2007] The château was behind Allied lines for most of the war and served as an Advanced Dressing Station.[Commonwealth War Graves Commission](_blank)
accessed 28 December 2007 The château was destroyed by German artillery fire.
accessed 28 December 2007
See also
* Potijze Château Lawn and Grounds Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemeteries
* Potijze Château Wood Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemetery
References
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{{CWGC cemeteries in Ypres municipality
Commonwealth War Graves Commission cemeteries in Belgium
Cemeteries and memorials in West Flanders