Aardenburg General Cemetery

Historical Information (Source: CWGC)

The 7 graves can be found at the rear left corner of the cemetery against the boundary hedge.

 

Served with

  • Australian (1)
  • Canadian (2)
  • United Kingdom (4)

Served in

  • Air Force (7)

Lancaster III ND919 – 75 Sqdn

Took off 2256 11 May 1944 from RAF Mepal tasked to attack the railway yards. Exploded and crashed at Castle Elderschans some 2km NW of Aardenburg (Zeeland).

 

Crew

Flight Sergeant David CLOUGH (1193544) Wireless Operator RAF

Sergeant Harold DEWHURST (1094980) Air Gunner RAF           

Pilot Officer Donald Irwin GAGE (J/19996) Air Bomber RCAF

Flight Sergeant Harold Max HEWETT (419311) RAAF

Flying Officer Arnold Earle IRVING (J/19819) Navigator RCAF

Sergeant Francis Christopher RILEY (1584169) Flight Engineer RAF

Flight Lieutenant Derek WARREN (151118) Pilot RAF