Crash Site Wellington III BJ831 Kersbeek

This memorial was erected in remembrance of the crew members of the Wellington III BJ831 which crashed on this spot during the night of 24 August 1942.
Three crew members did not survive the crash, two others were able to jump with their parachute but they were taken prisoner of war.

F/S Harry M. THOMPSON RNZAF, killed
Sgt Neville C. HOLDAWAY RAAF, killed
Sgt Keith L. MATTHEWS, RAFVR, killed
Sgt L.S. MAGENIS, RAFVR, POW
Sgt B.H. GLASSE, RAFVR, POW

F/S Harry M. THOMPSON R.N.Z.A.F.; Sgt Neville C. HOLDAWAY R.A.A.F. and Sgt Keith L. MATTHEWS, R.A.F.V.R., rest in the churchyard of Kersbeek.

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Source

• Text: Luc Van Waeyenberge
• Photos: Luc Van Waeyenberge (1, 2, 3), Marijke Stiers (4)