Zetland (Shetland)
Location Information:
From Sumburgh Airport, take the A 970 to Lerwick (approx 35 miles). Enter Lerwick and follow the signs for Old Port. At the top of the hill that leads down into the Old Port, turn sharp right into Knab Road. The cemetery is situated at the junction of Knab Road and Gressey Loan.
Historical Information:
There are 41 Commonwealth burials of the 1914-18 war here. There are a further 73 of the 1939-45 war, including 2 unidentified sailors of the Royal Navy and 1 unidentified seaman of the Merchant Navy. There are also 3 Norwegian war burials here.
Cemetery Details
Cemetery name:
LERWICK NEW CEMETERY
Cemetery Location:
United Kingdom
NZ Casualties:
1
Total Known Casualties:
111
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