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.

Vlijtingen Churchyard contains the grave of one airman of the Second World War.  The one war grave is located between the entrance and the church on the left of the entrance path. 

Vetaran graves of the First and the Second World War.