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Philosophe British Cemetery is located in Mazingarbe and is managed by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC). The cemetery contains the graves of 1,996 Commonwealth soldiers who died during the First World War, of whom 277 are unidentified. The cemetery was established in August 1915 and was used by various divisions until October 1918.

A poignant story from Philosophe British Cemetery concerns Private Reginald Albert Twyford of the East Surrey Regiment. He died on 8 August 1916, at the young age of 15. His gravestone bears the inscription: "No King Or Saint Hath Tomb So Proud As He Whose Flag Becomes His Shroud," reflecting the deep honour and respect accorded even to the youngest soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Vermelles British Cemetery is a serene and impressive cemetery containing the graves of over 2,100 First World War soldiers, including many who died at the Battle of Loos in 1915, when the nearby castle was used as a dressing station; the cemetery is divided into two areas, separated by a road, and contains a Stone of Remembrance and a Cross of Sacrifice – symbols of honour and silence – and contains war dead from countries including the United Kingdom, Canada, India, France and Germany, including many unidentified casualties.

Very nice dirt road. It must be well rolling in the summer. Still quite a bit from end to May.

British cemetery