Memorials : 9957
Location : Manchester, Metropolitan Borough of Manchester, England
Coordinate : 53.4567080, -2.1632580
Description : During the First World War, Manchester contained between thirty and forty war hospitals, including the 2nd Western General Hospital and the Nell Lane Military Hospital for prisoners of war. Many of those buried in the cemeteries and churchyards of the city died in these hospitals. During the Second World War, there was a Royal Air Force Station at Heaton Park, Manchester. There are now 69 First World War casualties and 88 from the Second World War buried or commemorated in Manchester (Gorton) Cemetery. The burials are scattered throughout the cemetery and a Screen Wall bears the names of 15 First World... Read More

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is Gorton Cemetery?

    Gorton Cemetery is located at Thornwood Ave Manchester, Metropolitan Borough of Manchester ,Greater Manchester ,England.

  • Gorton Cemetery cemetery's updated grave count on graveviews.com?

    9957 memorials

  • Where are the coordinates of the Gorton Cemetery?

    Latitude: 53.4567080
    Longitude: -2.1632580

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