Sangro River War Cemetery — Attraction in Torino di Sangro

Had the priviledge to visit Sangro River war Cemetry with my father Vincent in 2011 as part of our remembrance tour with the support of the British legion. It was a very moving and deeply meaningful experience to visit my father's brother's war grave.The Cemetry is beautifully cared for and is a credit to the War graves commission and the Italian authorities. The respectful reverence for the war cemetrys we visited during our remembrance tour was clearly evidenced in the meticulous care taken to maintain them. On behalf of my father and myself and our family may I express our sincere gratitude and thanks to all those who contribute to this and all the war cemetrys of the Italian campaign. Rest in Peace 'Hanford' (Thomas) Dearly loved Son brother and uncle and all who gave their lives so that we could live! "We will...

The cemetery was built in a beautiful place, a worthy resting place for the fallen soldiers. The only disappointing thing is that the local Italians enjoy letting their dogs run around among the graves, letting them run free like a dog park, the dogs urinate at the base of the graves to their heart's content!!! The other disappointing thing, which completely blew the fuse for me, is when German tourists arrive with children and let them turn the place into a playground. They climb trees, run around among the trees. Where the dead are laid to rest beneath their feet. There is neither respect nor humility on Earth!!!! And that's why these people died, we don't deserve the world...

The Journey well worth the Effort. The Nearest Train Station Fossacesia - Torino di Sangro, walking is easy following Google Maps you Arrive at the Coastal Foot Path and Bicycle Lanes. Beware Crossing the Pedestrian Crossing to attempt the Climb. Road for Hiking Levels uphill Battle to Sangro River War Cemetery. Arriving before 9am on the 11th November 2022, Looking forward to seeing my Relative. 3910693 ESSEX REGIMENT James David DOYLE Lance Corporal who Died in the Nearby Area 27th December...