Waterloo Communal Cemetery

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.

 

Waterloo Communal Cemetery contains one Commonwealth burial of the Second World War. The grave is located within the Belgian Military Plot. From the cemetery entrance follow the main path to the memorial. Bear left at the memorial and the Belgian Military plot can be seen directly ahead. The Commonwealth war grave is the first grave of the second row and faces away from the main entrance. The grave is marked by Private Memorial.

 

Private Arthur Charles HAMMOND - 5384659

1st Bucks. Bn. Oxford and Bucks Light Infantry

Died 16 May 1940 Age 24