Sai Wan War Cemetery is in the north-east of the island of Hong Kong, in the Chai Wan area, about 11 kilometres
from the centre of Victoria. At the entrance to the cemetery on Cape Collinson Road stands the memorial to those
who died in Hong Kong and have no known grave. From it the cemetery slopes down towards the sea.
The original magnificent view towards the main land is now blocked by high rise buildings.
 
These photos were taken in summer 1970.

The cemetery was cared for by a gardener and flowering
shrubs, roses, were planted amongst the headstones.
This was the only time I was able to visit WJC's grave
and I was accompanied by a bodyguard!

Walter John Charles Tilbury
Warrant Officer 1270900
Wireless Operator - Air Gunner
Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, 209 Squadron
Died Saturday 2nd February 1946, age 26

Visit the Commonwealth War Graves Commission website

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