Brookwood American Cemetery and Memorial is the only American Military Cemetery of World War I in the British Isles. Historian of Brookwood Cemetery. This guided walk, conducted by a trustee of the Zoroastrian Centre, begins with a brief history of the Zoroastrian burial ground at Brookwood Cemetery, before walking around and looking at some of the graves. The land was set aside during World War I to provide a burial site for men and women of Commonwealth and American armed forces who died in … Brookwood Cemetery … Home About Me Articles Brookwood Burials Books Lectures News. As custodian of the largest Victorian-era cemetery in the world, we consider our historic data to be one of our most valuable assets. Brookwood Cemetery, also known as the London Necropolis, is a burial ground in Brookwood, Surrey, England. The Surrey cemetery was opened in 1854 when London cemeteries became overcrowded following a cholera epidemic in 1848/1849. and 2 being members of the R.C.A.F. Brookwood American Cemetery contains the graves of 468 American military dead, including 41 unknown burials. The Zoroastrian burial ground is tucked away in the north-west corner of Brookwood Cemetery. Located approximately 28 miles (45 km) southwest of London, Brookwood American Cemetery contains the graves of 468 American war dead, including the graves of 41 unknown servicemen, from World War I. It is the largest cemetery in the United Kingdom and one of the largest in Europe. Occupying only a fraction of the whole space, close inspection of this cemetery shows it to be a remarkable testament to the history of one of Britain’s smallest religious minorities. Brookwood Burials. Brookwood American Cemetery is managed by American Battle Monuments Commission, and sits on the site of Brookwood Cemetery, in Woking. Of the Second World War burials 5 are unidentified, 3 being members of the R.A.F. Note that this is a selected list, based on my ongoing research into the cemetery and its history. Brookwood Military Cemetery now contains 1,601 Commonwealth burials of the First World War and 3,476 from the Second World War. Maintained by the American Battle Monuments Commission, the cemetery … Media in category "Burials at Brookwood Cemetery" The following 5 files are in this category, out of 5 total. Since 1854, over 240,000 people have been laid to Brookwood Cemetery was first opened in 1854, and at that time grew to be one of the largest cemeteries in the world.Built by the London Necropolis Company to receive London's past residents, it is still one of the largest privately-owned burial grounds in Britain and one of the biggest operating cemeteries in Western Europe. Brookwood Cemetery, also known as the London Necropolis, is a burial ground in Brookwood, Surrey, England. From its roots in ancient Iran, through the British colonial Adolphus Williamson grave Brookwood.jpg 2,331 × 3,623; 1.99 MB This page provides links to some of the famous and interesting burials that have taken place at Brookwood Cemetery. The cemetery is listed a Grade I site in the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens. Cemetery History. The American Military Cemetery is the responsibility of the American Battle Monuments Commission. It is the largest cemetery in the United Kingdom and one of the largest in Europe. Brookwood Military Cemetery contains 1,601 Commonwealth burials … Our Deceased Search facility provides information on the interments that have taken place within Rookwood General Cemetery, including the former Jewish, Muslim, Anglican, General and Independent cemeteries. Brookwood Military Cemetery covers about 37 acres (15 ha) and is the largest Commonwealth war cemetery in the United Kingdom. The cemetery is listed a Grade I site in the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens. Kingdom and one of the largest in Europe.