History Information (Source: CWGC)

The British Expeditionary Force was involved in the later stages of the defence of Belgium following the German invasion in May 1940, and suffered many casualties in covering the withdrawal to Dunkirk. Graty Communal Cemetery contains two Commonwealth burials of the Second World War, one of which is unidentified. The graves are located to the rear of the cemetery to the left of the centre path.

Trooper James Gilbert MACDONALD - 322398

1st East Riding Yeomanry Royal Armoured Corps

Died 18 May 1940 Age 21