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Ranchi War Cemetery

The Ranchi War Cemetery is an important historical site in Ranchi, Jharkhand. The cemetery is the final resting place of soldiers who died during World War II. The cemetery is a beautifully maintained garden with rows of graves and memorials that stand as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by soldiers during the war. The cemetery was created in 1942 and contained the graves of 472 soldiers who died during the war, including 71 soldiers from the United Kingdom, 161 from undivided India, and soldiers from other countries such as Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. The cemetery was built and is maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. This non-profit organization is responsible for maintaining the graves and memorials of soldiers who died during World Wars. Visitors to the Ranchi War Cemetery can walk along the beautifully manicured pathways and admire the headstones and memorials that pay tribute to the soldiers buried here. The cemetery is a peaceful and serene place, and visitors can take a moment to reflect on the sacrifices made by these brave soldiers. The cemetery commemorates soldiers who died during the war but whose graves are unknown. This memorial is inscribed with the names of 20 soldiers who died during the war but whose bodies were never recovered.