HOOGE CRATER CEMETERY

(CWGC Ref 5/38)

Originally had 76 graves, enlarged after the Armistice with graves from surrounding battlefields. Contains

VC Private J Bugden VC.

The area saw much fighting, and the first use of liquid fire by the Germans.

Hooge Crater Cemetery as seen from Sanctuary Wood.

 

The Cross of Sacrifice at Hooge Crater Cemetery at sunset.

 

Grave of Private P J Bugden VC - courtesy of Wes Keys (Australia)