Netley Military Cemetery - Royal Victoria Country Park Southampton

[dpatterson25]

The cemetary is tucked away in the woods in the North Eats corner of the grounds of the country park.  When the hospital was still standing (only the chapel remains today) they decided that it would damage the morale of the soldiers convalescing at the hospital to be able to see the hospital, therefore they placed it out of sight in the woods.
Dale

[Tony Durrant]

I just discovered that I have a relation buried in this cemetery - I came across an In Rememberance document from the funeral when I was visiting relations last Tuesday.

I have since also found that you can obtain photographs of the graves online if you wish, and a donation of 3 GBP is suggested to help "The War Graves Photographic Project" - Paypal accepted.

A low resolution image of your Great Grandfather's grave marker can be found here - http://twgpp.org/information.php?id=1705938

I will probably visit the cemetery tomorrow and will take a photo of your Great Grandfather's grave marker incase you do not yet have one (it is only a few metres from the one I am visiting, so it is no hardship!)

Regards,
 Tony

[HistoryFan]

Tony,

Thank you so much.  I really appreciate it.  I do not have a photo yet, so would be 'stoked'.

Thank you.

[Tony Durrant]

This family history thing is so addictive - I found out that I had this relation only 3 days ago, and then discovered where he is buried only today - so I just have to go there tomorrow!

In searching for the location of the cemetery I came across your post so I figured I would help out, as I'm going there anyhow! I'll be in touch tomorrow...

Tony

[Tony Durrant]

Hello again,

As promised I visited Netley Cemetery today, and while there I photographed your Great grandfather's grave, and I have attached a copy of the photograph to this message for you - I needed to re-size the photo in order for it to be acceptable on the board, but if you would like a copy the original size I am happy to send it if you can provide an e-mail address (the original is 12MP, and just over 5Mb).

The photo is geotagged, so if you have a Mac you can go straight from the photo an aerial view of the cemetery. You might be able to do something similar on a PC these days, but I'm not sure it's quite as simple on that platform.

All the very best,
 Tony

[HistoryFan]

Thank you so very much, I am absolutely delighted.  Living at the other end of the world and being able to receive this photo means so much.

I hope it wasn't too cold or wet a day out for you.

Thank you once again.  Awesome

[Tony Durrant]

I am glad to have been of help.

Tony