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American Prisoner of War Cemetery
War graves
American Prisoner of War Cemetery is a war cemetery in West Devon, Devon, in the West Devon council area. Most cemeteries in the UK are run by the local council, which handles burials, plots and memorials.
| Location | West Devon, PL20 6RR |
|---|---|
| Website | historicengland.org.uk |
| Council area | West Devon |
| Nearest town | Tavistock |
Frequently asked questions
How do I arrange a burial at American Prisoner of War Cemetery?
Contact West Devon council’s bereavement services or ask a funeral director to arrange it. You’ll need the registrar’s certificate for burial and, for a new grave, to buy the exclusive right of burial.
How do I find a grave at American Prisoner of War Cemetery?
The cemetery office holds burial registers and grave plans. Many councils also have online burial record searches, and some records are indexed by genealogy websites.
Who looks after war graves?
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) cares for the graves of those who died in the two World Wars and has an online “Find War Dead” search.
Funeral directors near American Prisoner of War Cemetery
Morris Bros Funeral Directors
6.8 milesThe Old Bedford Foundry, Lakeside, Tavistock, PL19 0AZ