Stanley Military Cemetery

It was built on the foundation of Hong Kong at 1840 century.​

Built and managed by commonwealth war graves commission.​

One of the earliest military cemetery in Hong Kong.​

Location: Stanley Wong Ma Kok Road

In 1942, Japan army started encroachment on Hong Kong. ​

The major battlefield was held on Hong Kong island, especially in Stanley. ​

Because there were many dead bodies during the battle and massacre, Stanley military cemetery reopened for the burial people. ​

There are two monuments to mourn the people who died from 1941 to 1945. ​

One records the year, and one records the bible scripture.

Major function before the battle of Hong Kong: ​

Burial British Forces Overseas Hong Kong and its kinship ​

The cemetery closed and reopened again because of the battle of Hong Kong ​

In the reopening of 1942, the cemetery for: ​

Bury the people who sacrifice in the war, which include the victims, prisoners of war, royal Hong Kong regiment & British army aid group.