Historical Information (Source: CWGC)

The cemetery contains 5 Commonwealth war graves of the Second World War. The graves are on the northern side of the cemetery.

Served with

• United Kingdom (5)

Served in

• Air Force (5)

AW Whitley V P4964

Took off 1906 Oct 1, 1940 from RAF Dishforth for an attack on synthetic oil installations in the Holten district. At 0130 the bomber crashed on land owned by Mr Demmink of Hessenweg Hummelo (Gelderland) 21 km E of Arnhem Holland.

The crew of AW Whitley V P4964, 78 Sqdn. 

Pilot Officer (Pilot) ANDREW, NEVILLE HALSEY 36252

01 October 1940 - Age 21

Royal Air Force - United Kingdom

Sergeant (Observer) MATSON, GEORGE ENOS 581164

01 October 1940 - Age 20

Royal Air Force - United Kingdom

Pilot Officer MORGAN, HARRY WRIGHT 43708

01 October 1940 - Age 27

Royal Air Force - United Kingdom

Sergeant (Wireless Operator (Air)) RICHMOND, PHILIP HALL 639639

01 October 1940 - Age 19

Royal Air Force - United Kingdom

Sergeant (Wireless Operator (Air)) ROSCOE, ARTHUR 633114

01 October 1940 - Age 19

Royal Air Force - United Kingdom