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. Bettincourt Communal Cemetery contains the grave of one Second World War airman.

The grave is located to the right of the main path at the rear of the cemetery.

Blenheim IV P4905 – 107 Sqdn – 12 May 1940

Took off from RAF Wattisham to destroy the strategic bridges across the Albert Kanaal at Maastricht. Shot down near Bettenhoven (Liège), Belgium.

Crew

Leading Aircraftman William Edward PALMER (551629) RAF

Prisoners of War for Blenheim IV P4905

Flt Lt William Henry EDWARDS (40045)    

W/O Vincent George Lovelock LUTER (561589)  Stalag 357 Kopernikus