Alkmaar, situated within the commune of Alkmaar, is located 37 kilometers north-northwest of Amsterdam and 32 kilometers north of Haarlem. You can find the cemetery on the southwestern edge of the town along Westerweg. Look for the prominent large white entrance, which is directly across from the junction with Princes Julianalaan.
Within the cemetery, the Commonwealth war graves are centrally located. To reach them, simply follow the main pathway, then veer left. You'll discover the graves approximately 150 meters along this path, nestled beneath a cluster of trees.
Within Alkmaar General Cemetery, you will find three individuals buried from the Commonwealth who served during the Second World War. Among them, two were airmen, and the third was a sailor.
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Able Seaman
George Thomas Allenby,
H. M. S. President III, Royal Navy, died 9th February1943, aged 35. Row F. Grave 1. Son of Thomas and Kate Eliza Allenby; husband of Jane Allenby, of Croft, Co. Durham.
His headstone bears the inscription Ever Remembered By All Who Knew And Loved Him "Peace Perfect Peace"
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Sergeant
David Alexander Cruickshank,
Observer in 49 Squadron, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, died 11th February 1941, aged 21. Row F. Grave 3. Son of David Alexander Cruickshank and Eleanor Addison Cruickshank, of Rait, Perthshire.
His headstone bears the inscription "Ever Thought Of With Loving & Proud Memories By Mum, Jerry, Rena, Ian & Ronnie"
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Sergeant
Howard Piper Shipley,
Pilot in 58 Squadron, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, died 15th January 1941, aged 24. Row F. Grave 2. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Shipley, and stepson of Kate E. Shipley, of Walsall, Staffordshire.
His headstone bears the inscription "Sweetly Shall Each Gladdened Heart Enjoy Eternal Rest"
