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Kirkee War Cemetery




Kirkee War Cemetery is situated at Khadki Military Cantonment area, which is located on the outskirts of Pune in Pune District of Maharashtra. This cemetery is dedicated to the brave soldiers who lost their lives during various operations under the British rule.

Situated at one far end of the Kirkee War Cemetery is a memorial commemorating nearly 2000 soldiers who died during a war fought in the period of 1914-1918. Their graves are currently located in various locations in India and Pakistan. Located nearby is another memorial dedicated to about 193 soldiers of East and West African origin. These soldiers had lost their lives during the period of 1939-1945 in various non-operational zones around the country.

Regular taxi and rickshaw services are available from the Pune Junction Railway Station. Another nearby railhead is the Khadki Railway Station.



Updated on 7th June, 2005
District: Pune
Location: Pune    

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