Richard Curle's Grave, Île d'Oléron, March 2021

I am indebted to Howard Stanley for the following photographs. Howard lives 90 minutes from Île d'Oléron and paid a recent visit and his respects at Richard Curle's grave. Howard undertook to clear the weeds and debris from the grave and leave a poppy in remembrance.

Howard mentioned just two Second World War graves in the area. The other being in La Rochelle for Sgt. James Merry of 10 OTU, the pilot of a Whitley undertaking an anti-submarine operation in the Bay of Biscay. The Whitley crashed into the Bay of Biscay but the rest of Merry's crew survived and were taken prisoner. Howard is seeking any further information regarding this crew - contact me if you know more. 

All photographs courtesy of Howard Stanley

Richard Curle's Grave, Île d'Oléron Cemetery

Commonwealth War Graves Plaque on Île d'Oléron Cemetery Wall

Richard Curle's grave amongst other graves, Île d'Oléron Cemetery

Richard Curle's grave prior to being cleaned of weeds