Historical Information (Source: CWGC)

In the south-western corner two British airmen of the 1939-1945 War are buried alongside five British soldiers of the 1914-1918 War.

Served with

• United Kingdom (7)

Served in

• Air Force (2)
• Army (5)

Halifax II JD247 - 77 Sqdn

Took off 1651 18 Nov 1943 from Holme-on-Spalding Moor. While homebound the aircraft had severe engine problems which led to the Halifax crashing at Moy-de-l_Aisne, France.

Crew

Warrant Officer Alan CHARLESWORTH (969366)

Sergeant Frederick Reuben WISE (1392746)

PoW

Sergeant William BOLTON (2206762)  1943-11-18 PoW 263457 4B

Sergeant John Anthony EDWARDS (1523326) 1943-11-18 PoW 263472 4B

Flight Sergeant Albert Edward Joseph MOORE (1600685) 1943-11-19 PoW 263496 4B

Evader

Sergeant N B CUFFLEY 1943-11-18          

Sergeant J HARVEY (1455636) 1943-11-18

Sergeant NB CUFLEY (1386671) 1943-11-18