Gunner William HALE #159368 burial

[Jacob]

I have a question about the CWGA. I found Gunner William HALE's name on the CWGA site and it says he is buried in the Churchyard in Cinderford, Glocestershire, England. I have had people look for his grave but didn't find it. Should he have a CWGA headstone? Thanks.

Bill White

[KONDOA]

Always worth checking if the village has two graveyards, one near the church and an overflow one elsewhere. I have had this problem before.

[Bob Coulson]

Bill,

He may or may not have a CWGC headstone, it was down to the family's wishes.

Bob.

[Terry Denham]

Jacob

When a casualty died in their home country the relatives were allowed to select a private headstone if they so wished. About 18% did so in the UK.

Therefore you could be looking for a normal private headstone or memorial. Nowadays, these can have fallen into disrepair or be partially buried.

These private headstone war graves can be very difficult to find sometimes.

[Jacob]

Thanks to everyone who helped me with my CWGC query. It helped a lot.

Bill White