Historical Information (Source: CWGC)

The village of Tilloy was captured by the Canadian Corps at the beginning of October 1918 in the face of strong opposition, and the cemetery was made by their burial officer on 13 October. Canada Cemetery contains 265 First World war burials, 25 of them unidentified. Most of the burials are Canadian. Also buried in the cemetery are eight airmen of the Second World War.

The cemetery was designed by Charles Holden.

13 Jun 44 - Lancaster II DS688 - 408 Sqdn

Took off 2207 12 June 1944 from Linton-on-Ouse to bomb rail facilities in support of the Normandy Beachhead. Shot down by a night-fighter and crashed at Tilloy-les-Cambrai

Crew

Pilot Officer John Albert BERGERON (J/87384) Air Gunner 

Flight Lieutenant Francis Thomas Sargent BRICE (J/23221) Pilot 

Flying Officer Albert GLENDENNING (J/22136) Navigator 

Flying Officer Jack Gillard GRAY (155069) Air Gunner 

Pilot Officer Adam MABON (176721) Flight Engineer

Flying Officer Martin John McDONALD (J/25587) Air Bomber

Pilot Officer Elvin George TODD (J/87145) Air Gunner

Pilot Officer Harry William WILSON (J/95261) Wireless Operator