War Graves in Algeria

Discussion in 'War Grave Photographs' started by spidge, Aug 7, 2008.

  1. spidge

    spidge RAAF RESEARCHER

    There are 29 RAAF deaths recorded in Algeria. If anyone is able to take photos of these headstones or knows anybody that can, please let me know.

    Cheers

    Geoff

    These are the cemeteries:

    BONE WAR CEMETERY, ANNABA Algeria Annaba
    DELY IBRAHIM WAR CEMETERY Algeria Algiers
    EL ALIA CEMETERY Algeria
    LA REUNION WAR CEMETERY Algeria Bejaia
    LE PETIT LAC CEMETERY Algeria Oran
     
  2. Recce_Mitch

    Recce_Mitch Very Senior Member

    There are a few Recce Men buried in Algeria. Any help appreciated.

    BONE WAR CEMETERY, ANNABA

    44th Regt Reconnaissance Corps

    Trooper WILLIAM MIDDLEMIST IV. C. 6.

    56th Regt Reconnaissance Corps

    Trooper CHARLES ERIC CHADWICK IV. A. 3.
    Trooper FRANK JEFFREY V. D. 15.

    DELY IBRAHIM WAR CEMETERY

    46th Regt Reconnaissance Corps

    Trooper RICHARD JAMES PETERS 4. H. 16


    EL ALIA CEMETERY

    1st Regt Reconnaissance Corps

    Trooper ALBERT ARTHUR KING 12. J. 37.

    4th Regt Reconnaissance Corps

    Trooper ARTHUR ASHTON 12. J. 22.
    Trooper THOMAS JAMES DENNY 12. J. 23

    46th Regt Reconnaissance Corps

    Trooper EDWARD SIDNEY HASTINGS 12. K. 12.
    Trooper THOMAS HUBERT SWAN 12. K. 13.

    LA REUNION WAR CEMETERY

    4th Regt Reconnaissance Corps

    Trooper WILLIAM JOHN COWLING 4. B. 1.
    Trooper FRANCIS NEARY 1. E. 4
    Corporal WILLIAM SKINNER NICHOLLS 1. F. 2.


    Cheers
    Paul
     
  3. Drew5233

    Drew5233 #FuturePilot 1940 Obsessive

    A picture of Arthur Louis Aaron's Headstone. II. B. 3. Bone War Cemetery, Annaba, Algeria.

    Many thanks
    Andy
     
  4. Drew5233

    Drew5233 #FuturePilot 1940 Obsessive

    Arthur Louis Aaron's Headstone. II. B. 3. Bone War Cemetery, Annaba, Algeria.

    Andre Gilbert Kempster's Headstone. II. D. 1. Bone War Cemetery, Annaba, Algeria.

    Cheers
    Andy
     
  5. spidge

    spidge RAAF RESEARCHER

    Arthur Louis Aaron's Headstone. II. B. 3. Bone War Cemetery, Annaba, Algeria.

    Andre Gilbert Kempster's Headstone. II. D. 1. Bone War Cemetery, Annaba, Algeria.

    Cheers
    Andy

    Hi Andy,

    I have (10) RAAF lads there. What a name for a cemetery. My dad always called them that......a bone yard.
     
  6. Drew5233

    Drew5233 #FuturePilot 1940 Obsessive

    Spidge....Ya not wrong, I did wonder the reasoning behind the name.

    A
     
  7. Peter Bennett

    Peter Bennett Peter Bennett

  8. englandphil

    englandphil Very Senior Member

    Just one for me

    BARRY, JOHN
    Initials: J
    Nationality: United Kingdom
    Rank: Private
    Regiment/Service: South Lancashire Regiment
    Secondary Regiment: Commando
    Secondary Unit Text: and No. 2
    Age: 22
    Date of Death: 19/09/1943
    Service No: 3663903
    Additional information: Son of Denis and Kathleen Barry, of Slaithwaite, Yorkshire.
    Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
    Grave/Memorial Reference: VII. E. 17.
    Cemetery: BONE WAR CEMETERY, ANNABA
     
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  9. James holt

    James holt New Member

    Hey I'm related to john barry can any1 help find his grave pic please or help finding owt on him cheers in advance
     
  10. bamboo43

    bamboo43 Very Senior Member

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  11. James holt

    James holt New Member

    Blessed cheers for quick response much appreciated
     

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