Historical  Information (Source: CWGC)

Landrecies was the scene of rear-guard fighting between the British and German forces on the night of 25 August 1914. The town remained in German hands from then until it was captured by the 25th Division on 4 November 1918. During the war, the communal cemetery had largely been used by the German forces for the burial of their own dead. After the Armistice the German graves were removed, leaving three groups of Commonwealth graves in the cemetery. The cemetery now contains 56 Commonwealth burials and commemorations dating from the First World War, including 30 graves of soldiers killed during the rearguard action. 11 of the burials are unidentified but there are special memorials to two casualties known to be buried among them. The cemetery is also the final resting place of eight Commonwealth servicemen of the Second World War.

18 May 40 - Blenheim IV L8852 - 15 RAF Sqdn

 Took off 1230 from Wyton to position to Abbeville for this operation.

Sergeant William BAXTER (524225) Observer Age22

Flying Officer Francis Desmond DAWSON JONES (37741) Age 23

Leading Aircraftman Cyril Grace WATTS (569073) Wireless Operator Age 21

18 May 40 - Blenheim IV P6917 - 15 Sqdn

Took off 1230 from Wyton to position to Abbeville for this operation. shot down near Landrecies.

Flight Lieutenant Paul Geoffrey CHAPMAN (37718) Pilot Age 23

Sergeant Cecil Ernest COLBOURN (580435) Age 26

Leading Aircraftman Ernest John FAGG (540232) Wireless Operator Age 23