Mignault 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. Commonwealth forces did not return until September 1944, but in the intervening years, many airmen were shot down or crashed in raids on strategic objectives in Belgium, or while returning from missions over Germany. Mignault Communal Cemetery contains the graves of two Commonwealth airmen of the Second World War. There is also one burial of the First World War.

The graves are located through the main entrance, along the centre path and first path to the right.

 

Served with

  • Australian (1)
  • New Zealand (1)
  • United Kingdom (1)

Served in

  • Air Force (2)
  • Army (1)

Mosquito VI PF393 - 692 Sqdn

Took off 1906 25 Sept 1944 from Gransden Lodge. Cause of loss not established.

- Flying Officer Thomas John BOLGER – 405291 - Royal Australian Air Force - Died 26 September 1944 Age 23

- Flying Officer Leonard James BRENNAN – 413020 - Royal New Zealand Air Force 692 (R.A.F.) Sqdn - Died 26 September 1944 Age 22

- Private W SORLIE – 39565 - Essex Regiment 11th Bn. - Died 31 October 1918 Age 39