Grave of British paratrooper & his para-dog

[dwg]

Hava any members been to one of the British cemeteries in Normany that contains the grave of E. S. Corteil and his para-dog Glen. Both were part of A Company, 9 para battalion. They were killed by friendly fire. Their story was profiled in 'After the Battle".
Has anybody visited their grave?
Thanks,
DWG

[SurvivingPanzer]

There are literally over 2000 British and Commonwealth Cemeteries. Do you know specifically which one?

[Ian Jewison]

Casualty Details
Name: CORTEIL, EMILE SERVAIS
Initials: E S
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Regiment/Service: Parachute Regiment, A.A.C.
Unit Text: 9th Bn.
Age: 19
Date of Death: 06/06/1944
Service No: 14410713
Additional information: Son of Servais Corteil, and of Jessie Amelia Corteil, of Watford, Hertfordshire. His Paratroop dog 'Glen' died at his side and is buried with him.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: IA. G. 13.
Cemetery: RANVILLE WAR CEMETERY

[Ian Jewison]

Also see these sites:

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg...GRid=14087393&
http://www.genuki.org.uk/cgi-bin/paras?CN=2847841

[stgeorge64]

DWG

I recently visited Pegausus Bridge as part of a 3 day tour of Normandy, and we did actually plan to visit Ranville Cemetary however, the rain was incessant around 1630 and it was chalked off. I was disappointed as I wanted to visit the grave you mentioned in particular.

Taken from the notes of our guide, I have posted a pic below of the man and his dog.

Regards Richard.

[paddywhack]

i think thats realy nice that they buried his dog with him!!