Kirkee War Cemetery
Kirkee War Cemetery
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KIRKEE WAR CEMETERY was created to receive Second World War graves from the western and central parts of India where their permanent maintenance could not be assured. The cemetery contains 1,668 Commonwealth burials of the Second World War. There are also 629 First World War servicemen buried in the cemetery in unmarked graves in the grassed area between the Memorial and the Cross of Sacrifice, and who's names are recorded on the KIRKEE MEMORIAL. The KIRKEE MEMORIAL stands within the cemetery and commemorates more than 1,800 servicemen who died in India during the First World War, who are buried in civil and cantonment cemeteries in India and Pakistan where their graves can no longer be properly maintained. This total includes the names of 167 servicemen buried in Deolali Government Cemetery whose graves are currently being reinstated by the Commission, and 629 servicemen mentioned above whose remains were brought from Bombay (Sewri) Cemetery for re-interment here in 1962. On the same memorial are commemorated almost 200 East and West African servicemen who died in non-operational zones in India in the Second World War, and whose graves either cannot be located or are so situated that maintenance is not possible.
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DipuKV
Pune, India2,213 contributions
Jul 2023 • Solo
A spot of calm & lush greenery amidst the dense growth, people & traffic in the area, the cemetery is well maintained and reminds you of the sacrifices of the valiant soldiers of yesteryears.
Written 13 July 2023
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Manoj Madhukar Jadhav
Pune, India226 contributions
Oct 2021
This is an war cemetery from 2nd world war. Very old and also popular in Pune. The graves of our martryed soldiers are burried here. More than 100 of them are in total. The view also givesa goosebumos with a sad moment of their sacrifice for us.
Written 21 April 2022
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priti q
Dubai, United Arab Emirates154 contributions
Nov 2021
An oasis of peace and serenity beside a busy main road. The graveyard is very well tended and the records available at the entrance for reference. It is open to the public and is free.
Written 7 December 2021
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Ann L
Surbiton, UK17 contributions
Jan 2020
Beautifully kept cemetery commanding respect and remembrance in a very tranquil setting. So pleased I visited.
Written 12 March 2020
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Satyendra Garg
National Capital Territory of Delhi, India6,972 contributions
Dec 2019
I was in Pune for three days and had plans to see a bit of the city of Chatrapati Shivaji and the Marathas. As chance would have it I had to leave it hurriedly for urgent work. I thought I will not be able to see even one place in it.
As it happened, on the way to the Airport I happened to see the Cemetery from my vehicle and I stopped for a few minutes.
What I saw was another beautifully done cemetery by the Commonwealth Graves Commission. I had earlier seen beautifully done cemeteries at Kohima, Imphal and Guwahati.
This cemetery commemorates more than 1,600 Commonwealth fallen soldiers and a tribute to them. I could take some photographs. I wish I had time to explore it better. Maybe next time.
As it happened, on the way to the Airport I happened to see the Cemetery from my vehicle and I stopped for a few minutes.
What I saw was another beautifully done cemetery by the Commonwealth Graves Commission. I had earlier seen beautifully done cemeteries at Kohima, Imphal and Guwahati.
This cemetery commemorates more than 1,600 Commonwealth fallen soldiers and a tribute to them. I could take some photographs. I wish I had time to explore it better. Maybe next time.
Written 14 December 2019
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WanderlustTexan
Mumbai, India50 contributions
Oct 2019
Such a sombre setting, beautiful memorial remembering fallen solders during the second world war. Very well maintained and it should be as respect to those resting here.
Written 30 November 2019
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Cooke1401
1 contribution
Oct 2019 • Solo
Just wondering if anyone visiting this site could get me a picture of a specific headstone of my great great grandfather would make my family so proud to finally see it
Written 12 October 2019
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meena1981
Bokaro Steel City, India492 contributions
Jul 2019
The War Cemetery is about 5-6km from Pune Railway Station.The landmark opposite the war cemetery is the Satyam Apartment Building.The cemetery contains 1,668 Commonwealth, 1 Polish and 1 American burials of the Second World War and 7 non-war burials. They are commemorated by name on the KIRKEE MEMORIAL. The KIRKEE MEMORIAL stands within the cemetery and was built to commemorate more than 1800 servicemen and women who died in India during the First World War,
Written 29 August 2019
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Manish K
Dubai, United Arab Emirates3,970 contributions
Jun 2019 • Solo
I first came across a war cemetery during my travels in Singapore and was moved by what I saw. It was only later that I came to know that my home city of Pune also had a war cemetery. Dedicated to the memory of the British and Indian soldiers who were killed during the 2nd World War, this cemetery is located in the cantonment area of Kirkee.
Located on the banks of the Mula river, this cemetery is maintained by the Commonwealth Graves Commission. The graves are well-maintained and so is the garden around it. The greenery gives a very peaceful aura to the place. There are numerous tombstones and engraved on the walls of the memorial here are the names of those who fell.
Unfortunately, most people are unaware of the significance of the place and pass by it without giving it a second look. Places such as this are a part of our heritage and similar efforts must be made in promoting it as a place to visit, as the efforts spent in its maintenance, which is quite good.
Located on the banks of the Mula river, this cemetery is maintained by the Commonwealth Graves Commission. The graves are well-maintained and so is the garden around it. The greenery gives a very peaceful aura to the place. There are numerous tombstones and engraved on the walls of the memorial here are the names of those who fell.
Unfortunately, most people are unaware of the significance of the place and pass by it without giving it a second look. Places such as this are a part of our heritage and similar efforts must be made in promoting it as a place to visit, as the efforts spent in its maintenance, which is quite good.
Written 7 July 2019
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Anisha N
267 contributions
Jan 2019 • Friends
I have passed this sight so many times while travelling to office. it is so beautifully maintained it is bound to catch attention, rare to find such in india. peaceful
Written 30 June 2019
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Molly Thorley
Colchester, UK26 contributions
Hi, im wondering jf anyone visiting would be able to take a photo of a grave in Kirkee War Cemetery, Plot 4 Row E Grave Number 8. Private J. Thorley of Somerset Light Infantry. I would be very grateful and would love to surprise my family with this picture. Thank you in advance!
Molly Thorley
Ardhanareeshvara
Pune, India912 contributions
Please take a look at my updated review of the Kirkee War Cemetery uploaded just now together with photos which will be of interest to your family.
Sebin Benny
Pune, India72 contributions
We wanted to shoot some videos there. Whom should I contact for permission? Will they allow??
Ardhanareeshvara
Pune, India912 contributions
Contact the Commonwealth War Graves Commission which oversees the Kirkee War Cemetery, Pune.based in the UK.
Tel: 44(0)1628 634221
Good Luck!
Sammie3234c
Dudley, UK
Hello would be forever grateful if anyone would be willing to take a photo of a headstone for Ezra Appleby who died in the first world war. He is lying in plot c row d grave 17. Thank you again
SudhirGurtoo
Pune, India195 contributions
Will try to click when going that side.
How to send -need yr email id pl
billybowker
Plymouth, UK14 contributions
Hi i would be very grateful to anyone who would take a photo of the grave stone of Fusilier Nathan White plot 3 Row G number 9 (3G9) and if they could add it to the tripadviser pictures forever greatful Nathan was my Grandfather.
gr0408
New Delhi, India115 contributions
Ok will send it asap Mr Billy
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