Commonwealth War Cemetery Rheinberg

The Rheinberg War Cemetery was established in April 1946 as a final resting place for Commonwealth servicemen relocated from other cemeteries in the region. Most of those buried served in the air force during the bombing of Germany, while others fought in the Western Allied invasion of the country.

Designed by Philip Hepworth in line with standard Commission architectural features, the cemetery contains 3,330 graves, of which 3,183 have been identified. Each grave is marked with a white headstone, set within grass-covered grounds bordered by floral arrangements. Enclosed by forest on three sides, the cemetery faces a road to the south, where a hedge, a low wall, and a wrought-iron gate form its entrance. The graves are positioned on the east and west sides, while the central area houses key memorial structures, including the Stone of Remembrance and the Cross of Sacrifice

By nationality they comprise:

2458 British
516 Canadian
240 Australian
104 New Zealand
5 South African
1 Indian
7 Polish
3 American
158 Unidentified

There is also a Dutch War Grave.

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Source

• Text: TracesofWar
• Photos: Arjan Vrieze