Notable Graves
The cemetery holds the grave of acting-Captain Thomas Riversdale Colyer-Fergusson, of the Northamptonshire Regiment who was awarded the Victoria Cross, the highest award for valour "in the face of the enemy" in the Commonwealth.
Read more about this topic: Menin Road South Military Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemetery
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