Mysterious Death at the British Defence Service Organisation, Baghdad, 1945
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
Steve Johnson
Apr 3
RAF Hinaidi Master Plan, Iraq
Detailed official plan of RAF Hinaidi Baghdad dated 1932
Steve Johnson
Apr 2
Detailed Colour Map of RAF Habbaniya Cantonment, Iraq
1947 Site plan of the RAF Habbaniya Royal Air Force base, Iraq
Steve Johnson
Apr 1
Forgotten Histories: Uncovering the Stories Behind British Cemeteries in Iraq
British cemeteries in Iraq hold more than just headstones; they preserve the memories of servicemen and women who sacrificed their lives far from home. Many died in the service of Great Britain 'between the world wars', in conflicts no less challenging but often overlooked by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission in terms of recognition and funding. My website stevebusterjohnson.com offers a unique collection of hundreds of photographs of these graves, many of which are not
Steve Johnson
Mar 27
Tragic RAF 55 Squadron Fatalities at Sulaymaniyah Iraq 1931
Surviving Headstones for Sgt William Anthony and AC2 Robert Nicholas of 55 Squadron, buried at the abandoned CWGC Ma'Asker Al Raschid RAF Cemetery, Baghdad
Steve Johnson
Mar 26
Habbaniya War Cemetery Grave Remembered - No 4
Current Headstone for LAC James William Barton at Habbaniya War Cemetery, Iraq
Steve Johnson
Mar 19