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Kohima War Cemetery
‘When you go home, tell them of us and saythat for their tomorrow, we gave our today.....’
This is what the epitaph at the Commonwealth War Cemetery in Kohima reads. This war cemetery is dedicated to the 10,000 Allied soldiers who lost their lives during the Japanese invasion during World War-II. The Battle of Kohima had lasted for nearly three months and these brave hearts fighting for the Allied forces had admirably blocked the Japnese invasion right at the border of India.
The cemetery has been beautifully decorated with lush green carpet grass and is meticulously maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
The picturesque Kohima War Cemetery, a symbolic memorial commemorating the memories of the men who sacrificed their lives during World War II is a must visit. Steeped in tranquility, it is embellished by two tall crosses against the backdrop of seasonal roses and lush grass. The gentle hill where the cemetery is located is embellished by stone markers with shining bronze plaques, each one commemorating the name of the men who sacrificed their lives.
The Kohima War Cemetery is situated on the battleground of Garrison Hill in Kohima. It is completely terraced and contains 1,420 Commonwealth burials of the Second World War. There are two tall crosses standing at the lowest and highest points of the cemetery overlooking Kohima. The cemetery contains nearly 1,100 British burials, 5 Canadian and 330 Indian burials. There is also an Indian Cremation Memorial, which commemorates 900 Indian Gurkhas who gave their lives in defense of the country.
