FALNES CHURCHYARD
Karmoy Island
Norway
Location Information
Falnes Churchyard is on the south-eastern tip of the island of Karmoy, which is the large island north west of Stavanger. From the ferry terminal in Skudeneshavn, follow route 511 to Falnes. The church is just outside the village on the right.
Historical Information
This contains the graves of two Commonwealth airmen, buried side by side on the raised terrace, right hand side of churchyard.
Burial Details
6256665 Aircraftman 2nd Class Frederick Tootle, 149 Squadron, Royal Air Force, died 12th April 1940, aged 19. Son of John and Grace Tootle of Liverpool.
740420 Sergeant Laurie Charles Wakeling, Pilot in 149 Squadron, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, died 12th April 1940 aged 23. Son of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Wakeling, of Brixton London.
Pictures © Åge Jakobsen
Falnes Churchyard is on the south-eastern tip of the island of Karmoy, which is the large island north west of Stavanger. From the ferry terminal in Skudeneshavn, follow route 511 to Falnes. The church is just outside the village on the right.
Historical Information
This contains the graves of two Commonwealth airmen, buried side by side on the raised terrace, right hand side of churchyard.
Burial Details
6256665 Aircraftman 2nd Class Frederick Tootle, 149 Squadron, Royal Air Force, died 12th April 1940, aged 19. Son of John and Grace Tootle of Liverpool.
740420 Sergeant Laurie Charles Wakeling, Pilot in 149 Squadron, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, died 12th April 1940 aged 23. Son of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Wakeling, of Brixton London.
Pictures © Åge Jakobsen
