Phaleron War Cemetery

The Phaleron War Cemetery, located near Athens, Greece, serves as the final resting place for a number of Australian and New Zealand servicemen who lost their lives during World War II. These soldiers were part of the Allied forces that fought in the Greek campaign of 1941. The cemetery contains the graves of those who fell during the fierce battles against Axis powers in mainland Greece, as well as some who died in the subsequent Battle of Crete.

Among these servicemen is Ross’ uncle, Robert Cornwall Bolden MX11811, a Signalman of the 6th Division Australian Imperial Force. Robert died on 13 April 1941 and was 22.

In addition to the Aussies and Kiwis, there are servicemen from the UK and India who also died in the conflict.Read more