War Cemetery Brunssum
“Geef hun verhalen door. Want hun verhalen vormen het hart van onze herinneringen. Herinneringen aan Uriah, David, Stanley, Jack, Albert en de 323 anderen waarmee ze hier, temidden van onze levens, hun laatste rustplaats delen.”
Wilma van der Rijt
burgemeester van de gemeente Brunssum
History of the Wyvern Cemetery in Brunssum
History
Brunssum was liberated in September 1944 by American troops (2nd AD Division); they were soon followed by the British 43rd (Wessex) Division, who had made their headquarters in the town, and were in turn succeeded by the 52nd (Lowland) Division.
The first graves in the cemetery were made by a forward field hospital (military medical post usually located behind the front line and just out of range of enemy artillery) located in Merkelbeek in November 1944.
Their Sacrifice will never be forgotten
328 Honorary Citizens of Brunssum
The 328 British soldiers who are buried in the Brunssum War Cemetery received honorary citizenship from the municipality of Brunssum. With this award, Brunssum expresses deep gratitude for the sacrifice these men made for our freedom more than 75 years ago.
During the celebration of 75 years of liberation of Brunssum, on Thursday, September 19, 2019, the ceremony took place in which the honorary citizenship was awarded posthumously.
Testimonial
They came to Brunssum as young men
"Pass on their stories. Because their stories are at the heart of our memories. Memories of Uriah, David, Stanley, Jack, Albert and the 323 others with whom they share their final resting place here, in the midst of our lives."
Mayor of the municipality of Brunssum
News & retrospect
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Peace Light 2026 – Lights on War Graves
Friday, 18 December 2026 | Departure at 6:45 PM from Lindeplein, Brunssum Together for Peace and Remembrance On Friday, 18 December 2026, Brunssum will once again come together to honour
All Who Served
All Who Served: A Digital Tribute to Fallen Servicemen and Women Every life deserves to be remembered. This is the principle behind All Who Served, a free, non-commercial online remembrance
REMEMBRANCE DAY, POPPY DAY 11 NOVEMBER 2026
As every year, the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth countries commemorate all those who lost their lives in the First and Second World Wars, as well as in conflicts that
War Cemetery Brunssum at the 11th Veterans Day
War Cemetery Brunssum at the 11th Veterans Day On 19 September, the board of the War Cemetery Brunssum Foundation attended the 11th Veterans Day in Brunssum. Our presence was an
News Update for Adopters
As a board, we have been in contact several times with the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC). In September 2025, we made a joint visit to War Cemetery Brunssum, where
Peace Light 2025
Peace Light shines once again at the English cemetery in Brunssum On Friday evening, 19 December, the Peace Light was passed on in a special and solemn manner in Brunssum.
“Will you help carry the Peace Light out into the world?”
On Friday, 19 December at 7:00 PM, the joint scouting associations of Brunssum will share the Peace Light with the entire community of Brunssum — this year for the
War Cemetery Foundation present at 10th Anniversary of Veterans Day Brunssum
On Saturday, September 20, the War Cemetery Foundation was present at the 10th anniversary of Veterans Day Brunssum. This event is traditionally held around the liberation date of Brunssum during
Visit the field of honor
Where can you find War Cemetery Brunssum?
The Commonwealth War Cemetery in Brunssum is a British Field of Honor located on the Heufstraat. The Commonwealth War Graves Commission is responsible for the cemetery. If you want to visit Warcemetery Brunssum, you can plan your route below.
