Syracuse War Cemetery

Syracuse, Italy

Syracuse War Cemetery is a Commonwealth War Graves Commission burial ground for the dead of World War II.

The site of the cemetery was selected in 1943 at an early stage in the operations for the capture of Sicily. In this cemetery most of the graves are those of men who lost their lives in the landings in Sicily on 10 July 1943, as part of the early stages of the campaign to capture the island (Operation Husky).

They include those of a considerable number who belonged to the airborne force that was landed immediately west of the town during the night 9–10 July. Graves were brought into Syracuse War Cemetery from as far north as Lentini. There is one grave for a casualty from World War I, a merchant seaman who was originally buried in the Marsala British Cemetery. In addition, three special memorials commemorate men known to have been originally buried in other cemeteries in the region, but whose graves could not be found on concentration. 

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Founded: 1943
Category: Cemeteries, mausoleums and burial places in Italy

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Peter Tunison (9 months ago)
Always open for visits, parking for three cars! Well cared for, very respectful. Thank you.
Joe Jackson (14 months ago)
As well kept and peaceful as CWGC sites always are. A nice place to reflect.
Kathryn Gosciewski (2 years ago)
I always appreciate seeing how well kept these cemetery are. 1063 soldiers from all over, from Canada to new Zealand, are buried in this cemetery.
Renato Improta (2 years ago)
Nice place
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