Pietermaritzburg (Commercial Road) Cemetery

• Country South Africa
• Total identified casualties 61 Find these casualties
• Region Kwazulu Natal
• Identified casualties from First & Second World War
• GPS Coordinates Latitude: -29.60699, Longitude: 30.38471

Location information

This municipal cemetery is situated on the other side of Commercial Road, the main road which leads into town from the direction of Durban.

Visiting information

As the war graves are scattered, it is advisable to consult the Secretary of the Commission's South African Agency about the positions of the graves. It is also advisable to contact the municipality prior to a visit as the cemetery gates are often locked.

History information

Pietermaritzburg (Commercial Road) Cemetery contains 15 burials of the First World War, six from the Second World War, and the graves of 35 German civilian internees.