Historical Information (Source: CWGC)

In the churchyard, near the middle of the northern boundary wall, is the grave of a British airman of the Second World War.

Sergeant David John LEES - 565583

82 Sqdn. Royal Air Force

Died 17 May 1940 Age 25

Inscription: SO DEAR TO US ALL. ONLY MEMORIES REMAIN UNTIL THE DAY WE MEET AGAIN

Blenheim P4904

Took off 0450 from RAF Watton. shot down near Lappion (Aisne), France.

Crew

- Sergeant D J Lees

- Leading Aircraftman K G Reed (Merval Churchyard)

- Sergeant T J Watkins: uninjured;