Munsterbilzen 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.

Munsterbilzen Communal Cemetery contains the graves three airmen of the Second World War.  The graves are located by the rear entrance.

 

Served with

  • United Kingdom (3)

Served in

  • Air Force (3)

Blenheim IV P6911 – 15 Sqdn – 12 May 40

Took off from alconbury briefed to destroy the strategic bridges over the Albert Kanaal Maastricht. Crashed near Munsterbilzen.

Crew

Sergeant Douglas John AVENT (566960) Observer RAF 

Flying Officer Albert Edward OAKLEY (36132) Pilot RAF

Leading Aircraftman Denis Victor WOODS (551566) Observer RAF