The graves of unknown sailors

 
Dervaig Cemetery, Isle of Mull, Scotland
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Another island cemetery in a simply wonderful location.
 

It was so sad to think that these brave sailors were buried without anybody knowing their names. It says "Known Unto God" on the gravestone - I certainly hope so.
 
From left to right - unknown 21st August 1940, unknown 15th September 1940, W D Davies from the S.S. Bibury 2nd September 1940, unknown 12th October 1940, unknown ? October 1940.
 
Visited - June 2009

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