Grevenbicht Protestant Churchyard

Historical Information (Source: CWGC)

The Protestant churchyard is on the south-western outskirts of the village, in its north-western part, against the north wall, are the graves of 2 British airmen.

 

Their plane came back from a bombing raid in southern Germany when they were shot down by German anti-aircraft guns over Limburg territory.

 

Leading Aircraftman Arthur BARNES - 1490482

2726 Sqdn. R.A.F. Regt. Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve

Died 25 November 1944 Age 21 years old

Inscription: OUR SON & BROTHER. WE DID NOT SEE HIM DIE WE ONLY KNOW HE PASSED AWAY AND COULD NOT SAY GOOD-BYE

 

Leading Aircraftman Reginald Victor John PAYNE - 1298147

2726 Sqdn. R.A.F. Regt. Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve

Died 02 December 1944