Graves including that of Lieutenant Keith James Glaser(served as Griffith) No.10(IA) Cdo. 3 troop
The grave on the left is that of Lieutenant Keith James Glaser(served as Griffith) No.10 Inter Allied Commando. The exact location prior to to being reinterred at Becklingen War Cemetery is not known. This photo of his grave, and others unknown, is from the collection of L/Cpl. John Emmerson SS Bde HQ (formerly No.2 and 12 Cdo)courtesy of his son John.
Update from Pete R. We have a photo of 10(IA) Commando 3 troop to which he belonged. On a nominal roll adjacent to the photo his original first name is shown as Kurt. He is also referred to elsewhere as Kurt Glaser. He is believed to have been killed in action crossing the River Aller.
In the photo he is back row 2nd from the right . Copy and paste this link into your browser then send to view the picture:
http://www.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/10IA/x+troop/3+troop+photos/
In Memory of Lieutenant 322333 KEITH JAMES GLASER
(Served as GRIFFITH)
Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment and No. 10, Commando
who died age 26 on 11 April 1945
Remembered with honour BECKLINGEN WAR CEMETERY
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