TracesOfWar needs your help! Every euro, pound or dollar you contribute greatly supports the continuation of this website. Go to stiwot.nl and donate!

Commonwealth War Grave Meensel

On the field of honour of the killed inhabitants of Meensel-Kiezegem, due to the raids of the German and Flemish SS in August 1944, is also the grave of the Canadian Squadron Leader E.D.Blenkinsop (Teddy), who died on 23 January 1945.

After the crash of Lancaster III JA976 "S for Sugar" he hid at the resistance in Meensel-Kiezegem. During a razzia he was captured.

Do you have more information about this location? Inform us!

Source