The Kandy War Cemetery

Lady Magdalene Drive, Kandy, Sri Lanka

The Kandy War Cemetery, formerly known as the Pitakande Military Cemetery, is a British military cemetery in Kandy, Sri Lanka. It serves as the final resting place for soldiers of the British Empire who lost their lives during World War II, along with one soldier from World War I.

Historical Significance

The cemetery holds 203 graves, including 107 British, 35 East Africans, 26 Sri Lankans, 23 Indians, 6 Canadians, 3 Italians, 1 Frenchman, and 2 unidentified individuals. The fallen soldiers belonged to various military branches, including the Army, Navy, Air Force, Merchant Navy, and National Fire Service.

  • Opening Hours: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Managed by: Commonwealth War Graves Commission
  • Nearby Attractions: Peradeniya Botanical Gardens, Temple of the Tooth Relic
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Historical Significance

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  • Managed by: Commonwealth War Graves Commission
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Historical Significance

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  • Managed by: Commonwealth War Graves Commission
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Historical Significance

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  • Opening Hours: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Managed by: Commonwealth War Graves Commission
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Historical Significance

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  • Managed by: Commonwealth War Graves Commission
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Historical Significance

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  • Opening Hours: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Managed by: Commonwealth War Graves Commission
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Historical Significance

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  • Opening Hours: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Managed by: Commonwealth War Graves Commission
  • Nearby Attractions: Peradeniya Botanical Gardens, Temple of the Tooth Relic

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Historical Significance

The cemetery holds 203 graves, including 107 British, 35 East Africans, 26 Sri Lankans, 23 Indians, 6 Canadians, 3 Italians, 1 Frenchman, and 2 unidentified individuals. The fallen soldiers belonged to various military branches, including the Army, Navy, Air Force, Merchant Navy, and National Fire Service.

  • Opening Hours: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Managed by: Commonwealth War Graves Commission
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