Historical Information (Source: CWGC)

South of the crucifix against the southern wall, are the graves of a sailor and four airmen belonging to the forces of the United Kingdom.

Served with

• United Kingdom (5)

Served in

• Air Force (4)
• Army (1)

15 Apr 43 - Lancaster III ED752 - 106 Sqdn

Took off 2200 14 April 1943 from Syerston. Crashed while homebound at Sauvillers-Mongival (Somme) 6 km SW of Moreuil France.

Crew

Sergeant Harold BUXTON (1177603) Wireless Operator

Sergeant Gordon William HANCOCK (576889) Flight Engineer

Squadron Leader Jerrard LATIMER (39286)          

Sergeant William Thomas McLEAN (1551176) Air Gunner 

PoW

Flight Lieutenantt Leslie Charles James BRODRICK (122363) PoW 1219 L3

Flight Lieutenant James Allan BURNS (J/14197 PoW 1342 L3