Passendale near Zonnebeke in West-Vlaanderen, Flanders, Belgium — Northwestern Europe
Tyne Cot Cemetery & Memorial
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Photographed by Steve Stoessel, November 12, 2024
1. Tyne Cot Cemetery & Memorial Marker
Dit is de grootste begraafplaats van de Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) ter wereld. Bijna 12 000 soldaten uit de Eerste Wereldoorlog hebben hier hun laatste rustplaats. Meer dan 8 300 van hen werden nooit geïdentificeerd. Ze sneuvelden in de gevechten rond leper tussen 1914 en 1918, maar de meesten van hen lieten het leven in 1917 tijdens de Slag om Passendale, ook wel de Derde Slag om leper genoemd.
Aan de oostelijke rand van de begraafplaats bevindt zich Tyne Cot Memorial. Op dit gedenkteken staan de namen van 35 000 Britse en Nieuw-Zeelandse soldaten die geen bekend graf hebben, Bijna aliemaal sneuvelden ze tussen augustus 1917 en november 1918.
Van de 205 000 soldaten van het Britse Rijk uit de Eerste Wereidoorlog die In Belgie door de CWGC worden herdacht, heeft ongeveer de helft geen bekend graf. Hun lichaam werd nooit teruggevonden of kon niet worden geidentificeerd. Velen nebben een grafsteen met de inscriptie 'Known Unto God".
[Foto:] Tyne Cot Cemetery, juli 1920
Sergeant Lewis McGee VC
Lewis McGee diende bij de Australische infanterie. Tijdens de Derde Slag om Ieper, op 4 oktober 1917,
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Ontwerp
De begraafplaats en het monument zijn ontworpen door Sir Herbert Baker en John Truelove. Het monument heeft de vorm van een vuurstenen muur met sierlijke schuilplaatsen, bekroond met engelen, terwijl de begraafplaats de stijl heeft van een Engelse plattelandskerkhof. Drie Duitse bunkers waar tijdens de oorlog om werd gevochten, werden in het ontwerp opgenomen, met het Cross of Sacrifice bovenop de centrale bunker, [Foto:] Tijdens een bezoek aan Tyne Cot bekijkt koning George V de ontwerpen voor de begraafplaats, 11 mei 1922
CWGC
We eren en verzorgen de 1,7 miljoen mannen en vrouwen van de Commonwealth-strijdkrachten die stierven in de Eerste en Tweede Wereldoorlog, en zorgen ervoor dat ze nooit vergeten zullen worden. Ons werk werd gefinancierd
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, November 12, 2024
2. Tyne Cot Cemetery & Memorial
Vandaag, meer dan een eeuw nadat we begonnen, wordt ons werk voortgezet door onze medewerkers, supporters en vrijwilligers die ons unieke culturele, tuinbouwkundige en architectonische erfgoed behouden en ervoor zorgen dat de verhalen van degenen die stierven, worden verteld.
{English Translation]
On the eastern edge of the cemetery is the Tyne Cot Memorial. This memorial lists the names of 35,000 British and New Zealand soldiers who have no known grave. Almost all of them died between August 1917 and November 1918.
Of the 205,000 soldiers of the British Empire from the First World War commemorated in Belgium by the CWGC, approximately half have no known grave. Their bodies were never recovered or could not be identified. Many have a gravestone with the inscription "Known Unto God".
Sergeant Lewis McGee VC
Lewis McGee served with the Australian Infantry. During the Third Battle of Ypres, on 4th October 1917, his battalion captured the area where Tyne Cot Cemetery now stands and Lewis singlehandedly stormed one of the nearby German bunkers. Lewis was killed in action eight days later. He was 29 years old. For his courage on 4th October he was awarded the Victoria Cross. He is one of six Victoria Cross recipients burled or commemorated at Tyne Cot. [Photo:] Lewis McGee
Design
The cemetery and memorial were designed by Sir Herbert Baker and John Truelove. The memorial takes the form of a flint wall with ornate shelter buildings, topped with angels while the cemetery is in the style of an English country churchyard. Three German blockhouses that were fought over during the war were incorporated into the design, with the Cross of Sacrifice sited on top of the central blockhouse, [Photo:] During a visit to Tyne Cot, King George V examines the designs for the cemetery, 11 May 1922
CWGC
We honour and care for the 1.7 million men and women of the Commonwealth forces who died in the First and Second World Wars, ensuring they will never be forgotten. Funded by six Member Governments, our work began with building and now maintaining, cemeteries at 23,000 locations all over the world.
Today, over a century after we first began, our work continues through our staff, supporters and volunteers who preserve our unique cultural, horticultural and architectural heritage and ensure that the stories of those who died are told.
Erected by Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, World I. In addition, it is included in the The Cross of Sacrifice, and the Victoria Cross and George Cross Recipients series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is May 11, 1922.
Location. 50° 53.221′ N, 2° 59.865′ E. Marker is near Zonnebeke, Vlaanderen (Flanders), in West-Vlaanderen. It is in Passendale. It is on Tynecotstraat north of Vijfwegestraat, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Tynecotstraat 35, Zonnebeke, Vlaanderen 8980, Belgium. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Benelux Low Countries, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Tyne Cot Cemetery & Memorial (here, next to this marker); Tyne Cot Cemetery (a few steps from this marker); Flandern I-stellung (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Tyne Cot Blockhouse (about 120 meters away); New Zealand Memorial (about 210 meters away); Sherwood Forresters (about 210 meters away); In Memory of the King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry (about 210 meters away); Bedfordshire Regiment (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Zonnebeke.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 1, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 1, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 103 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 1, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.
