Trincomalee War Cemetery
The final resting place of Commonwealth servicemen killed at Trincomalee during World War II, a witness to the 1942 Japanese air raid.
The cemetery is maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission and holds about 300 Commonwealth servicemen who died in or around Trincomalee during World War II. Many of them are linked to the Japanese naval air raid on Trincomalee harbour in April 1942. The lawns are neat, the white headstones stand in rows, and the atmosphere is quiet. Admission is free. It is located on the main road near Uppuveli Beach, reachable on foot from the beach or by tuk-tuk, and is often scheduled on the same trip as a beach visit.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Uppuveli Beach
- Kanniya Hot Wells
- Trincomalee Fish Market
- Pathirakali Amman Temple
- Koneswaram Temple
- Fort Frederick
- Velgam Vehera
- Hood's Tower Museum