Historical Information (Source: CWGC)

There are now 9, 1939-1945 Commonwealth war casualties commemorated in this site, 4 of whom are unidentified.

Served with

• Canadian (2)
• United Kingdom (4)

Served in

• Air Force (5)

Spitfire Vb BM406

aircraft failed to return from an operational flight over Dieppe, France, 19 August 1942.

Pilot Officer Paris Richmond EAKINS (J/7009) Pilot

Spitfire I P7733

shot down, aerial combat over Neufchatel, France,

Sergeant Harold Charles ORCHARD (523288) Pilot

Blenheim IV P4828

Blenheim P4828 was airborne at 18.45 hrs from RAF Watton, Norfolk to attack targets in the area of Hesdin. Shot down near Neufchatel-Hardelot

Crew

Aircraftman 2nd Class Angus Whitson ELLIOT (626895) Wireless Operator

Sergeant John William HARTFIELD (740678) Pilot

Sergeant Frederick PHILLIPSON (563677) Observer