The Canadian War Cemetery in Bergen op Zoom contains 1,118 Commonwealth graves of fallen sailors, soldiers and airmen of World War Two. 31 burials are unidentified. The cemetery lies right next to the British Commonwealth War Cemetery. Many of the men buried here fell during the Battle of Walcheren part during Operation Infatuate, at the start of November 1944.
Royal New Zealand Air Force
During World War II, the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) grew from a small peacetime unit into a major Allied air force of over 40,000 personnel. New Zealand airmen served with distinction in Europe, North Africa, and the Pacific. Many flew with the Royal Air Force, taking part in the Battle of Britain, Bomber Command raids, and operations in the Mediterranean. In the Pacific, the RNZAF operated aircraft such as the Hudson, Kittyhawk, and Corsair, conducting maritime patrols, ground attacks, and air support for Allied island campaigns. By 1945, the RNZAF had earned an outstanding reputation for courage, discipline, and professionalism
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The Canadian War Cemetery in Bergen op Zoom is open to visitors.
