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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Newsletter december 2024
Newsletter December 2024 First of all, we would like to inform you about the developments within the Brunssum War Cemetery Foundation. With the establishment of the Brunssum War Cemetery
Peace Light December 20, 7:00 PM
The Light of Peace is lit annually by an Austrian child at the Flame of Peace in the Nativity Grotto in Bethlehem. It is then further spread by children all
Brunssum board visits commemoration in Sittard, Swartbroek and Monument of Tolerance
At the commemoration on October 8 in Swartbroek and during the commemoration on October 10 at the Warcemetery in Sittard, but also on October 14 at the monument of tolerance
Warcemetry presents itself
In the run-up to Poppy Day on 11-11, we have been given the opportunity to set up a beautiful shop window in Kerkstraat. With thanks to the Brunssum Heemkunde association
80 years of liberation celebration in Brunssum
Brunssum celebrates 80 years of liberation and freedom In September 2024, we will celebrate 80 years of living in freedom. We will celebrate this freedom during a liberation weekend, from
Visit family of Walter Biggs
On August 27, 2024, Walter Biggs’ daughter visited her father’s grave. She was accompanied by her son, daughter and daughter-in-law. Mayor Wilma van der Rijt took this opportunity to present
Visit VEVA
On 27-06-2024 we had a visit from the VEVA training. This course is all about working for the military and training to become a soldier. They have received text and
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.
