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When I first stumbled upon the name Steve Buster Johnson, I was intrigued by the depth of his dedication to preserving British military history. His work, especially around 6 Squadron RAF and British war cemeteries in Iraq, is nothing short of inspiring. If you share an interest in military history or genealogy, or if you have family ties to British service members, you’ll find his contributions invaluable.

Surviving but only partial headstone at the Ma'Asker Al Raschid RAF Cemetery Baghdad for the grave of AC2 Albert Corkhill, RAF. This is one of only 77 identifiable headstones out of 300 burials at the Commonwealth War Graves maintained British military cemetery in Iraq. Albert Corkhill died of the Bubonic plague.

Memorial Plaque erected at RAF Habbaniya to honour the sixty-five men of the KORR and RAF who died in May 1941 during the siege of Habbaniya, Iraq, including Sir Roderick MacRobert of 94 Squadron RAF

Headstone for AC1 Victor William Wallace Brandon, No 1 Armoured Car Company, Ma'Asker Al Raschid Cemetery, Iraq

Steve Buster Johnson is not just a name in the archives; he is a passionate advocate and dedicated researcher focused on preserving British war cemeteries in Iraq and the legacy of 6 Squadron RAF. His work is a beacon for those who want to understand the sacrifices made by British airmen and soldiers, especially in theatres of war that are often overlooked as they occurred before or after the two World Wars.

Funeral Service for Flt Lt David Millard at the Habbaniya War Cemetery, Iraq, 18/09/1945

Habbaniya War Cemetery 2005, view of the main entrance looking to the North from the damaged Cross of Remembrance

Habbaniya Iraq 2025 - satellite image of RAF Habbaniya overlaid with official CWGC plan of the RAF Habbaniya cantonment

Habbaniya War Cemetery (official plan overlaid on Google Earth 3D image 2025) - location 33°22'52.79"N, 43°35'30.34"E

Mysterious new headstone for Lt Col Albert Griffin, BSDO, died Baghdad 17th January 1948 and buried in Plot 4 Row F Grave 1 at the Habbaniya War Cemetery, Iraq