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Adanac Military Cemetery, France [Statistics]

The cemetery is located in Miraumont, about 15 km from Albert. There are over 560 Canadian graves in this cemetery, whose name obtained by spelling Canada backwords. As with many of the Commonwealth Cemeteries in the Somme, this one is beautifully kept, with some spectacular flower exhibits.
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Cemetery Views

Entrance to Adanac Military Cemetery. Another Canadian group was visiting at the same time as we were. Rows of beautiful yellow roses interspersed with violet shubbery. Looking from the entrance towards the Cross of Sacrifice. Looking towards the Cross of Sacrifice. Overview of the cemetery looking towards the Cross of Sacrifice. The graves looking towards the back of the cemetery. Red poppies at the back of a grave. The Commonwealth War Graves Commission does a remarkable job on the upkeep of all the cemeteries. This one is particularly beautiful. Overview of the cemetery. Looking from the back towards the Stone of Remembrance. The beautifully maintained cemetery grounds.
Canadian Graves Other Nationalities Other Images
Grave of 177895 Private Christian Cyril Bott, age 22, Canadian Infantry, 87th Battalion.
Private Christian Cyril Bott (Age: 22)
177895
Canadian Infantry
87th Battalion.
Grave: II.E.5
Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God.
Veteran Details
Grave of 416703 Private Emile Jules Leger, age 19, Canadian Infantry, 13th Battalion.
Private Emile Jules Leger (Age: 19)
416703
Canadian Infantry
13th Battalion.
Grave: VI.C.17
Veteran Details
Grave of 144330 Private John Joseph Crowley, Canadian Infantry, 38th Battalion.
Private John Joseph Crowley
144330
Canadian Infantry
38th Battalion.
Grave: VI.D.30
Veteran Details