CWGC Imphal Cemetery (India): pics of all war graves now available (image attached).

CWGC Imphal Cemetery (India): pics of all war graves now available.

A recent trip to India allowed me to visit the North-Eastern sector - including both Kohima (Nagaland) and Imphal (Manipur). Whilst there, I had the opportunity to visit all 3 CWGC cemeteries and photograph all graves and memorials.

Images now available from CWGC Imphal Cemetery include:

Images of all c1500 grave/pedestal markers.

There is 1 Victoria Cross holder buried here, SGT TURNER. Will post separately with image of grave marker.

In addition:

1. There is a great deal of pollution in India and one can see signs of this on the grave markers/pedestals. Most suffer from, what I believe to be, some kind of sediment present in the ground water which is used on the grass. In addition, some grave markers, at both cemeteries in Imphal, appear to be covered in fine layers of soil/carbon desposits.

2. This year would be a good one to visit these 2 areas as, for the first time since 1949, the Indian Government have removed the requirement for Tourists to apply for a ''Protected Area Permit''...normally costing c$50-250 each. This ''trial period'' runs from Jan to Dec 2011.

3. Recommended reading: ''Road Of Bones'' by Fergal Keane and ''Burma Victory'' by David Rooney.

All above images are now available - FREE - to family members, relatives, researchers and historians. When asked, I normally suggest that you make a donation to a Forces Charity of your own choice.

Please contact me - with your requirements - via my email; nt872b(at)hotmail.com

Cemeteries already completed - includes all graves/names on memorials* (as of December 2012):

BORNEO/MALAYSIA(EAST): Labuan Island and all memorials
BURMA: Rangoon, Taukkyan*, Thanbyuzayat Cemeteries and all memorials
CAMBODIA: Postwar Forum: Killing Fields - Choeung Ek - and S.21 - Tuoll Sleng Genocide Museum
CHINA/HK: Sai Wan, Stanley, Happy Valley - 12 cemeteries in total and all memorials
INDIA: Kohima, both cemeteries at Imphal and all memorials
INDONESIA: Jakarta War Cemetery, Ancol Cemetery, Ambon Cemetery and all memorials
ISRAEL: Ramlah and Khayat Beach Cemeteries and all memorials
JAPAN: Yokohama Cemetery, British Commonwealth Forces Cemetery and all memorials
THAILAND: Kanchanaburi, Chung Kai Cemeteries and all memorials
MALAYSIA (WEST): Taiping, Cheras Road, Terendak Cemeteries and all memorials
PAPUA NEW GUINEA: Port Moresby, Lae, Rabaul Cemeteries and all memorials
SINGAPORE: Kranji War Cemetery*, Kranji Military Cemetery and all memorials
SRI LANKA/CEYLON: Colombo, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Trincomalee Cemeteries and all memorials
VIETNAM (Postwar Forum: VC/ARVN cemeteries, Reunification Palace, HCMC museums and Qu Chi tunnels )
*note: above includes all c25,000 names on the Kranji/Singapore Memorial and all c27,000 names on the Taukkyan/Rangoon Memorial


BUCKLT Asia War Graves Photo Group and now, since January 2017: www.asiawargraves.com

 

Well done Tony,

Great effort again.

Did not realise you had Khayat Beach in Israel as well - I have three there.

Cheers

Geoff

 

My Uncle, Gunner Frank Brooks, 13100858, 28th Jungle Field Artillery, fought in the Arakan with the 5th Division. The whole Division was airlifted to Imphal, and may have swung that battle. After chasing the Japanese back to the Burma border, he contracted typhus, and died on Nov 2nd, 1944. He is buried at Imphal War Cemetery. That was the first airlift of a whole Division, from one battle area to another, and even though the troops had not been trained for anything like that, it was completed in a few days. They even transported the Jeeps, guns and mules.
Would it be possible to see the image of his grave ? Thanks. Ken Brooks.

 

Please help me find the photo of my uncle, Maurice Lorie, killed in '42 and buried at Imphal...thanks..doug lorie

 

Hi Doug,

I've e-mailed Bucklt for a copy of your Uncle's headstone photo. I'll send you a private message when I receive it, so I can pass it on to you.

Regards - Rob

 

I am looking for a photo of the headstone at the Imphal War Cemetery for 14519182 Private Alfred Henry Herbert Blackmore, Grave C 2. He served in the 1Btn. Devonshire Regiment and was killed on 10th May 1944. A ,m more than willing to make a donation to any charity.

 

Danny Boy 1708, you will need to contact Tony via his website to obtain the photograph of Alfred's grave at Imphal: www.asiawargraves.com

 

Many thanks for the advice. A, new to this forum so any help is much appreciated

 

No worries, Tony will sort you out I'm sure.

 

banboo43 I managed to obtain a photo of the pedestal for A H H Blackmore which has managed to complete the military history of my relative.

 

Thanks for letting me know, glad you managed to get the image you wanted.

 

Imphal 2024. CWGC announcement :-


A couple of then and now photographs . Hopefully it can be restored quickly .




Kyle

 

'Thank You' Kyle.

Given that we have 2 CWGC cemeteries at Imphal, I assume message is relating to both the CWGC Imphal War Cemetery and the CWGC Imphal Indian Army War Cemetery. I found this on the CWGC website: https://www.cwgc.org/visit-us/find-...ails/2015300/imphal-indian-army-war-cemetery/.

Damage appears to be the result of flooding - not helped by Covid delaying repairs etc. Ironic really because during my visits the Staff told me their' biggest problem was in obtaining enough water to feed the trees/plants/grass etc. Looking at the above images, it appears that all the pedestal markers (with metal plates attached) have been removed from their' foundations.

The CWGC website is showing the same 'notice' against each cemetery:

PLEASE NOTE
April 2024 – This cemetery has recently re-opened following a considerable period of closure. Consequently, the condition of site does not currently meet our usual standards.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause but please be assured that maintenance activities, including horticultural care and upkeep of the headstones have resumed, and considerable progress has already been made.

Tony Buckley www.asiawargraves.com