LOCRE CHURCHYARD
Heuvelland
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
GENERAL DIRECTIONS: From Ieper centre take the Elverdingsestraat, go over the roundabout into J. Capronstraat and then left along M. Fochlaan, you then go right straight after the railway station onto Dikkebusseweg (N375), pass through the village of Dikkebus and continue a further 6km to Loker, where the church is easily visible.
This area was in British hands for most of the war, and field ambulances were stationed in the Convent of St. Antoine which was captured by the enemy in 1918, before being recaptured soon after. The area around the Convent was the scene of fierce fighting and the churchyard now contains two plots, one in the northern part and another in the southern section. One grave was brought in after the armistice from Locre French Cemetery No4.
Shot at Dawn: Private J. Byers and Private A. Evans both of the 1st Bn. Royal Scots Fusiliers executed for desertion 06/02/1915, Plot 1. A. 1/2 respectively.
Private G E. Collins of the 1st Bn Lincolnshire Regiment, executed for desertion 15/02/1915, plot 1. B. 1.
CASUALTY DETAILS: UK 184; Canada 31; Total Burials: 215
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