Yorkshire
Location Information:
The central feature of the cemetery is the Cross of Sacrifice which stands near the entrance, to the left of the main path.
Historical Information:
The cemetery is just north of the village and not far from the former R.A.F. Station at Dishforth (since 1988 an Army Air Corps base). It contains 78 burials of the 1939-1945 War, of whom all were airmen and the majority belonged to the Royal Canadian Air Force. Many of the Canadian airmen buried here were stationed at Dishforth, the airfield having been used by No. 6 (R.C.A.F.) Bomber Group.
Cemetery Details
Cemetery name:
DISHFORTH CEMETERY
Cemetery Location:
United Kingdom
NZ Casualties:
2
Total Known Casualties:
78
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