History Information (Source: CWGC)

The British Expeditionary Force was involved in the later stages of the defence of Belgium following the German invasion in May 1940, and suffered many casualties in covering the withdrawal to Dunkirk.

St. Remy-Geest Churchyard contains the graves of two Commonwealth airmen of the Second World War. The graves are located through the entrance for the church and in the far right hand corner.

Lysander II L4742 – 4 Sqdn – 14 May 1940

This Westland Lysander crashed on May 14, 1940, at the very beginning of the German invasion of Belgium. It belonged to the 4th Squadron and was on a reconnaissance mission in the Tienen region. After taking off from Monchy-Lagache in northern France, it was shot down by a Messerschmitt 109 over Saint-Remy-Geest.

Flying Officer TERENCE CECIL CLARKE - 25129 - 4 Sqdn. Royal Air Force - Died 14 May 1940  Age 25

Aircraftman 1St Class WILLIAM SMITH RODULSON - 551863 - 4 Sqdn. Royal Air Force - Died 14 May 1940

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• United Kingdom (2)

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• Air Force (2)