Mindel Trench British Cemetery, St. Laurent-Blangy, France, Now Available on Geneanet

Posted by Jean-Yves on Sep 12, 2016
 

Until 9 April 1917, the Allied front line ran practically through the village of St. Laurent-Blangy. The trench (known to the Germans as Mindel Trench and called in 1918 McLaren Trench) was taken by the 9th (Scottish) Division on 9 April 1917, and the cemetery was made by the side of the trench after the battle. It was used by fighting units and field ambulances until September 1918, and was at times called Stirling Camp and St. Laurent-Blangy Forward Cemetery. (Source: CWGC)

Click here to access this new collection (195 pictures).

Mindel Trench British Cemetery - Copy

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Many thanks to Claude Laignel for the pictures.


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