Major Wilhelm Balthasar JG2

[Alain57]

Hello ,

Major Wilhelm Balthasar Kommodore off JG 2 was killed on july 3th 1941 near St-Omer France. He was buried near his father on a WW1 cemetery in Flanders Belgium. Can someone tells me on wich cemetery ?

[Fairlop]

Alain,

I think I have a picture of the grave in my home database. I will check it after return today evening and will inform you about the place.

Regards,
Michal

[Ota Jirovec]

Hello Allain,

According to www.volksbund.de, Wilhelm Balthasar is buried at Illiers/Nord, block No. 2, grave No. 78. Illiers is not far away from the Belgian border, but still in France, I am afraid...

Ota

[Chris Goss]

His father was Hptm August Balthasar, killed 25 Oct 14 and buried in the same cemetery as Hptm Wilhelm Balthasar

[Alain57]

Hello Gentlemen ,

Thanks for the help , a picture of the grave would be great.
Alain

[Alexander]

Hello,

Can somebody tell me more about his claim of the 13 of May 1940 above Belgium. It seems to be a Hurricane but from which Squadron and which pilot?
Thanks.

Alexander

[robert]

Hi Alex,

Hurricane from the 3 SQN flown by F/O A.R.Ball but I`m not 100% sure.


Robert

[Fairlop]

Alain,

I have got the picture. Father & son, both Hptm. are buried side by side, with names and dates on cross´ arm. I will make a copy and send it to you. On what e-mail ?

Regards,
Michal

[Alain57]

Michael ,

if possible send the photo to :

alain-rosseels@scarlet.be

Thanks

[Alexander]

Hello,

Thanks Robert for the information.
Greetings from Belgium.

Alexander