History Information (Source: CWGC)

Grandmetz Churchyard contains one Commonwealth burial of the Second World War.  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.

Major James Holden PEACOCK - 13954

2nd Bn. Wiltshire Regiment

Died 18 May 1940 Age 42