Heesch Roman Catholic Cemetery
Historical Information (Source: CWGC)
The 26 war graves are in the north-east (7), south-west (1), and south-east (18) parts of the cemetery.
Served with
- Canadian (1)
- United Kingdom (25)
Served in
- Air Force (2)
- Army (24)
Mosquito B.20 KB367 – 139 Sqdn
Took off 2120 24 Mar 1945 from Upwood. Cause of loss and crash-site not established.
Crew
Flight Lieutenant Robert Ogilvie DAY (42559) Pilot RAF
Runnymede Memorial
Flight Lieutenant Thomas TREBY (60800) RAF: Panel 266.
Flight Lieutenant Robert Ogilvie DAY - 42559
139 Sqdn. Royal Air Force (RAFO)
Died 24 March 1945 Age 23
Awards: Distinguished Flying Cross
Son of Alfred Henry and Margaret Louise Day, of Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa.
Personal Inscription: FROM SOUTH AFRICA HE CAME, NEVER TO RETURN. SLEEP ON, DEAR "BOB," TILL WE MEET AGAIN
Spitfire LF.IX MJ912 – 414 Sqdn
Flying Officer John William Hugh McEACHERN (J/23068) Pilot RCAF