Anzin-St. Aubin Churchyard
Location
The village of Anzin-St. Aubin is on the north-western outskirts of Arras and the church can be found on the main road from Arras D341.
If you turn right just after the church this will lead you to the CWGC British Cemetery.
| GPS | N | E | OSM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 50.314212 | 2.744235 | Map |
Historical Information
Near the middle of the north wall of the church are the graves of five soldiers from the United Kingdom. Two of them are not identified.
Gunner Moses Brooks 1063274
208 Battery, 52 Anti-Tank Regiment
Royal Artillery
Died on 23rd May 1940 aged 33
Husband of Violet Brooks
of Newbold-on-Avon, Warwickshire
Grave: 2
Serjeant Archie Murdoch 3123226
2nd Bn Royal Scots Fusiliers
Died on 23rd May 1940 aged 38
Son of Thomas and Sarah Murdoch
Husband of Jessie Murdoch
of Riccarton, Ayrshire
Grave: 4
Private Thomas Bremner 2815406
2nd Bn Seaforth Highlanders
Died on 21st May 1940 aged 33
Son of Thomas and Grace Bremner
Husband of Elsie Bremner
of Elgin, Morayshire
Grave: 5