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Shrapnel Valley Cemetery: A Place of Remembrance

Location: Gallipoli Peninsula, Turkey
Final resting place of ANZAC and British troops who fought in the Gallipoli Campaign

History of Shrapnel Valley Cemetery

• First used on April 25, 1915, during the initial ANZAC landings.
• Continued to be used until the final evacuation on December 20, 1915.
• Located in a sheltered valley between Anzac Cove & the front lines, providing some protection from constant gunfire.

Many who are buried here fell during the early battles and throughout the campaign.

Who Lies at Shrapnel Valley Cemetery?

Over 700 Commonwealth soldiers are buried here, including:

• Australians, New Zealanders, and British soldiers.
• A few individuals whose stories have inspired generations of soldiers and historians.
• Many unidentified soldiers, forever remembered for their sacrifice.

Why Visit Shrapnel Valley Cemetery?

• Pay tribute to the ANZAC & British troops who fought and fell here.
• A peaceful place of reflection, contrasting the horrors of war.
• Easily accessible from Anzac Cove & other Gallipoli memorials.

Shrapnel Valley Cemetery is a solemn and moving reminder of the courage, sacrifice, and human cost of the Gallipoli Campaign.