Givenchy-En-Gohelle Canadian Cemetery, Souchez
- Country France
- Total identified casualties 127 Find these casualties
- Region Pas de Calais
- Identified casualties from First World War
- GPS Coordinates Latitude: 50.3842, Longitude: 2.75867
PLEASE NOTE
The road from the village is in very bad condition. It has many ruts which are a risk for cars. It is better to park at the end of the rue du 19 mars 1962.
We apologise for any inconvenience.
PLEASE NOTE
The cemetery is closed to visitors between 8 to 13 April 2024 for maintenance.
The cemetery is 100 years old and works are required. This has been investigated by a heritage architect and has been tendered to specialist contractors. The CWGC has a constant process of condition surveying and maintenance on our cemeteries and memorials around the world – for further information and to read our Conservation Policies please visit our website.
The cemetery will be accessible to visitors again from the 13 April.
Location information
The Canadian Cemetery stands on the western slopes of Vimy Ridge above the village of Souchez. The Cemetery is best reached by car or by foot from the village of Souchez, which is situated on the D937 Arras-Bethune road. Starting from the village square, the cemetery is signposted by CWGC directional signs and is approximately 3 kilometres outside of the village.
History information
Givenchy-en-Gohelle was taken by the 2nd Canadian Division on the 13th April 1917 and remained in British hands during the rest of the War. The Canadian Cemetery was begun by the Canadian Corps, under the name of C.D. 20, in March, 1917, and used until May; two further graves were added in March, 1918. There are now over 150, 1914-18 war casualties commemorated in this site. Of these, nearly one-fifth are unidentified and special memorials are erected to 15 Canadian soldiers believed to be buried among them. The cemetery covers an area of 308 square metres and is enclosed by a low rubble wall.