Woolwich Cemetery is in two parts, west and east, divided by Rockliffe Gardens. This is the Old Cemetery to the west, founded in 1856 by the Woolwich Burial Board. They laid out the 12-acre site which was formerly part of Plumstead Common.
These war graves from the First World War are close to the chapel. This Australian is a very long way from home but he is alongside two fellow Australians - see
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Private Keelan was actually killed when he was hit by a car at nearby Bostall Hill. For full details of his life see
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