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Lahore Cantonment Cemetery - INDIA - PAKISTAN
« on: Wednesday 12 May 10 21:47 BST (UK) »
Hello Everyone

Can anyone help by giving me information on the Lahore Cantonment Cemetery in what is now Pakistan. Is the Cemetery still there? and accessible?

Has anyone any photos of the cemetery???

I've a relative who was buried in the cemetery there in 1919. He was a soldier of the British Army.

Thanks for any help in anticipation.

Graham

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Re: Lahore Cantonment Cemetery - INDIA - PAKISTAN
« Reply #1 on: Thursday 13 May 10 07:56 BST (UK) »
BACSA may be able to help you http://www.bacsa.org.uk/
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Re: Lahore Cantonment Cemetery - INDIA - PAKISTAN
« Reply #2 on: Wednesday 11 March 15 14:15 GMT (UK) »
Hi Graham,
Did you get an answer to this?
I believe the cemetery in the Walton Cantonment, Lahore is located here:
31.496238, 74.397243 (paste this into maps.google.com)
I believe the cemetery is accessible but not certain.
I may be back in Lahore within a few months, I might be able to get photos for you.
I have been documenting various cemeteries in Lahore but did not get to this one.
Kind Regards
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Re: Lahore Cantonment Cemetery - INDIA - PAKISTAN
« Reply #3 on: Monday 16 March 15 17:17 GMT (UK) »
I don't know if you've come across this site Graham but possibly worth a look

http://www.findagrave.com

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Re: Lahore Cantonment Cemetery - INDIA - PAKISTAN
« Reply #4 on: Sunday 23 August 15 15:48 BST (UK) »
Hi Graham,

I went to a cemetery in the Lahore Cantonment today and created a cemetery page in findagrave.com. It is for "Gora Kabristan at Nishat Colony" and here is the link:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&CRid=2588500

This cemetery is within the Cantonment, and it contains British Army graves from the mid-to-late 19th century (and possibly later). I had opportunity to photograph only 17 monuments, all of which are recorded in findagrave. The cemetery is overgrown and in a sad condition, plus it is monsoon season here and it was starting to rain hard, plus I was attracting a bit too much attention, so I needed to make my exit fairly quickly.

Now that I have an idea what to expect, I am hoping to return next Sunday, hopefully I can get along a bit better. What is the name of your relative? I will see if I can find him.

Cheerio,
Scooter T

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Re: Lahore Cantonment Cemetery - INDIA - PAKISTAN
« Reply #5 on: Thursday 29 September 16 14:38 BST (UK) »
Hello Sir Gharam,
Many Greetings from Lahore city!
I am pleased to reply you of your question about British cemetery in Army are of Lahore. Cemetery is still there and I have information about this place.
I will be happy to send you the news about your relative buried here.
Would you please send me his name and profession.
Thanks.
Sincerely,
Peter Masih

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Re: Lahore Cantonment Cemetery - INDIA - PAKISTAN
« Reply #6 on: Wednesday 02 August 17 10:43 BST (UK) »
Hi
I only just came across this post and wanted to say I'm in the same situation. The only difference being is my gt grandad died in 1923 and is buried here.if anyone can help me it would be great. I've messaged Mr masih but unsure I will get a reply. I have specific dates and full name of the deceased. Willing to pay for any inconvenience caused.
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Re: Lahore Cantonment Cemetery - INDIA - PAKISTAN
« Reply #7 on: Wednesday 02 August 17 11:07 BST (UK) »
Mr Masih won't be able to use the personal message system until he has made 3 posts.
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