George Old Cemetery

• Country South Africa
• Total identified casualties 16 Find these casualties
• Region Western Cape
• Identified casualties from Second World War
• GPS Coordinates Latitude: -33.96323, Longitude: 22.46856

Location information

George is about 40 kilometres from Mossel Bay. From the N2 travel on York Street (the main street), turn right into Hibernia Street and the cemetery is at the intersection with Memoriam Street, with the entrance in Memoriam Street.

Visiting information

The Commonwealth war graves are scattered throughout the cemetery and it is advisable to consult the Secretary, CWGC South African Agency about the positions of the graves.

History information

During the Second World War, No.61 Air School of the Empire Air Training Scheme operated from George Aerodrome and a number of deaths resulted from flying accidents.

George Cemetery contains 16 Commonwealth burials of the Second World War.