Historical Information (Source: CWGC)

The Molenpoort cemetery is on the west side of the town, south of the bridge over the Zuidwillemsvaart canal. In a prominent position near the entrance to the cemetery are the graves of 3 British airmen.

Served with

• United Kingdom (3)

Served in

• Air Force (3)

Halifax BIII MZ763 78 Sqdn

Took off 1902 23 Sept 1944 from RAF Breighton.

SERGEANT ALISTAIR CAMPBELL Wireless Op - 2208436

78 Sqdn. Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve

Died 23 September 1944 Age 20

FLYING OFFICER WILLIAM THOMAS GREW Air Gunner - 159102

78 Sqdn. Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve

Died 23 September 1944 Age 22

Inscription: "THEY GROW NOT OLD"

FLYING OFFICER JOHN STEWART RICHARDSON SWANSON Pilot - 161665

78 Sqdn. Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve

Died 23 September 1944 Age 22

Inscription: "GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS THAT A MAN LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS"