Leif Norman Barclay

1895–1917 (age 22)

Biography

Leif Norman Barclay embraced the pioneering spirit of military aviation, turning from academic study to the fledgling Royal Flying Corps as soon as the war widened across the Channel.

He flew reconnaissance and escort missions over the Western Front, sharing the risks of his fellow airmen until a 1917 sortie cost him his life; his grave lies in Cojeul British Cemetery, a reminder of the sacrifices of early pilots.

Also buried at Cojeul British Cemetery

Arthur Henderson
1893–1917 (age 24)
Cojeul British Cemetery
Military personnel Arthur Henderson, who died in 1917, rests at Cojeul British Cemetery.
Horace Waller
1896–1917 (age 21)
Cojeul British Cemetery
Military personnel Horace Waller, who died in 1917, is commemorated at Cojeul British Cemetery.