Here at Motor Car Corner Cemetery, time seems to stand still. This isn’t just any cemetery. It’s a poignant reminder of a time when the roar of engines was replaced by the silence of fallen soldiers. Motor Car Corner Cemetery earned its unusual name during World War I. This spot marked the furthest point vehicles could travel towards the front lines. Imagine the scene: the rumble of trucks and cars ceasing abruptly, replaced by the grim reality of war. The cemetery was established in June 1917 during the Battle of Messines. It served as a final resting place until March 1918. The location was originally sheltered by trees and connected by a trench railway, a stark contrast to its current state. Even during the German occupation from April to September 1918, Motor Car Corner Cemetery remained a place of burial. The Germans extended the cemetery northwards, but these additions were later removed. Today, 131 Commonwealth soldiers from World War I rest here, alongside a single German soldier. Among the fallen are 38 British, 9 Australians, and a staggering 84 New Zealanders. Five of these brave souls remain unidentified, their stories lost to time. Two New Zealand brothers, Allan and Ernest John Holz, who fell on the same day, June 13, 1917, lie side-by-side, a testament to the shared sacrifice of war. Motor Car Corner Cemetery, designed by George Goldsmith, stands as a silent witness to the horrors of war and the enduring bonds of brotherhood.
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