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. Juseret Communal Cemetey contains the grave of one airman of the Second World War.

Sergeant (Observer) Edward James Mortimer WHITTLE - 563211

88 Sqdn. Royal Air Force

Died 11 May 1940 Age 26

Battle I P2251 88 Sqdn

Took off 0945 from Mourmelon, May 11 1940. Shot down between Vaux-sur-Sure and Bercheux in Luxembourg, Belgium.

Prisoners of War for Battle P2251

Warrant Officer Albert Charles COLLYER (539279) Stalag Luft L1 Barth Vogelsang

Flight Lieutenant Alan John MADGE (39098) Stalag Luft L3 Sagan and Belaria