https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/Commando+War+Graves+Memorials+and+Plaques/graves/War+Graves+in+germany/becklingen/ Continue along the B3 for approx 7kms and the cemetery can be found on the right. The cemetery address is:-
B3 / Becklingen, 29614 Soltau, Germany.
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Becklingen War Cemetery. Photo courtesy of David Lee
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Becklingen War Cemetery. Photo courtesy of David Lee
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Photo courtesy of David Lee
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[There is a photo adjacent to this one of his original grave. From that image he was a Temporary Captain at the time of his death. 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 . Click on this link to view the image No 10(IA) Cdo 3 troop

In Memory of 322333 Lieutenant Kurt Glaser
(Served as Keith James GRIFFITH)
Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment and No. 10, Commando
who died age 26 on 11 April 1945
Son of Dr. Willy Glaser and Maria Therese Glaser, of Epsom, Surrey.
Remembered with honour BECKLINGEN WAR CEMETERY
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[Photo courtesy of David Lee]

In Memory of PO/X 3924 Lance Corporal William George Boniface
45RM Commando, Royal Marines
who died on the 12th April 1945 aged 23
Remembered with honour at Becklingen War Cemetery
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[Photo courtesy of David Lee]

In Memory of CH/X 100462 Marine Walter Crouch
45RM Commando, Royal Marines
who died on the 12th April 1945
Remembered with honour at Becklingen War Cemetery
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[Photo courtesy of David Lee]

In Memory of PO/X 114336 Marine William Crompton
45RM Commando, Royal Marines
who died on the 12th April 1945 aged 20
Remembered with honour at Becklingen War Cemetery
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In Memory of EX/3424 Marine Thomas Glaves Unthank
45RM Commando, Royal Marines
who died on the 12th April 1945 aged 26
Remembered with honour at Becklingen War Cemetery
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