[2] The cemetery was designed by Sir Reginald Blomfield[2] who was also responsible for the nearby Menin Gate memorial.

Brought back to the Front, he was convicted at a court martial and subsequently executed.

[5] On 7 November 2006, the British government reversed its previous decision and announced a pardon for all soldiers executed in the Great War.

[6] Also buried at this cemetery is Victoria Cross-holder Private Robert Morrow of the Royal Irish Fusiliers.

[4][7] World War I flying ace William Edward Green and WWII Army officer is buried here.