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STADEN COMMUNAL CEMETERY

West-Vlaanderen

Belgium

GPS Coordinates: Latitude: 50.9769, Longitude: 3.01496

Location Information

The village of Staden is located 8 kilometres north-west of the town of Roeselare (formerly Roulers), on the N36 road which runs between Roeselare and Diksmuide (Dixmuide). Driving from Roeslare follow the N36 through the village of Sleyhage and Staden is the next village. As you enter the village you come to the market place. Take the turning on the right to Kortemark, this is called Bruggesraat. Take then the first turning left into De Carninstraat, the cemetery is along here on the right. The grave is located along the main path, then take the fourth path on the left and the first right (Plot 1V).


Historical Information

The British Expeditionary Force was involved in the later stages of the defence of Belgium following the German invasion in May 1940, and suffered many casualties in covering the withdrawal to Dunkirk. Commonwealth forces did not return until September 1944, but in the intervening years, many airmen were shot down or crashed in raids on strategic objectives in Belgium, or while returning from missions over Germany.

Staden Communal Cemetery contains the grave of one Commonwealth airman of the Second World War.



Burial Details

84930 Flight Lieutenant Peter James Nankivell, Pilot in 609 Squadron, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, died 7th February 1943, aged 23. Son of Archibald and Leah Rosalind Nankivell.


Pictures © Werner Van Caneghem


Staden Communal Cemetery
Staden Communal Cemetery
Staden Communal Cemetery
Staden Communal Cemetery
Staden Communal Cemetery
Staden Communal Cemetery

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The casualty numbers for each cemetery are taken from the C. W. G. C. site. We are aware that there can be discrepancies in the numbers quoted.
(The G. P. S. Coordinates are also taken from the C. W. G. C. site)


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