Commonwealth War Graves St. Andrew Churchyard

The churchyard of St. Andrew in Tangmere adjoins the R.A.F. Aerodrome at Tangmere. It has been used for the burial of airmen from this station both before and since the 1939-1945 War. There are 39 Commonwealth burials of the 1939-1945 War, all airmen, 1 of whom is unidentified. There are 13 German Air Force burials here, 1 of whom is unidentified. The majority of these airmen were killed during the Battle of Britain. The Commonwealth war graves are grouped in three rows on the western side of the church and beside them is the single row of German graves.

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• Text: Commonwealth War Graves Commission
• Photos: Commonwealth War Graves Commission