Terry Denham Posted 28 February , 2005 Share Posted 28 February , 2005 As some of you will know, two British casualties are buried in Langemark German Military Cemetery, Belgium without any form of British marker as they were thought to be buried elsewhere - or lost - for many years. The two men had CWGC Alternative Commemoration headstones in other cemeteries. These two men have now finally been 'moved' in CWGC's records to show their burial at Langemark. The two men are Pte Leonard Harry LOCKLEY S/43486 4 Bn, Seaforth Highlanders Died 30.10.18 Previously Alternatively Commemorated at Cement House Cemetery Originally buried at Louvain Communal Cemetery Pte Albert CARLILL 31006 1/4 Bn, Loyal North Lancs Regt Died 04.11.18 Previously Alternatively Commemorated at Jemappes Communal Cemetery CWGC were discussing with VdK the erection of a plaque to commemorate these men rather than erecting two CWGC headstones. Can one of our Belgian Pals tell me if anything has actually appeared at the cemetery yet? (not going back over for a few weeks ) If not, it probably will do shortly as the official records have been changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedley Malloch Posted 28 February , 2005 Share Posted 28 February , 2005 Yes, there is one up. I saw it there yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Denham Posted 28 February , 2005 Author Share Posted 28 February , 2005 Thanks Hedley. I guessed that would be the case. A good reason to visit once again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iain mchenry Posted 28 February , 2005 Share Posted 28 February , 2005 Terry, I had never heard of this situation regarding Langemarck Cem, before you posted it. Out of interest, where did the evidence come from to reach this conclusion? Many Thanks Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Denham Posted 28 February , 2005 Author Share Posted 28 February , 2005 Iain This was discussed at length some time ago. I'll try to find the thread. At least one of the men has his name inscribed on the stone blocks with the thousands of German names around the central burial tomb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Denham Posted 28 February , 2005 Author Share Posted 28 February , 2005 Iain Here is the thread http://1914-1918.org/forum/index.php?showt...3810&hl=carlill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_Baker Posted 1 March , 2005 Share Posted 1 March , 2005 I saw the new plaque on Sunday too. It is immediately inside the entrance gate, on one of the large blocks surrounding the mass grave, left hand side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iain mchenry Posted 1 March , 2005 Share Posted 1 March , 2005 Terry, Thanks for the link. Best regards Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Missinne Posted 2 March , 2005 Share Posted 2 March , 2005 Click here to find some pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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