The question of a photograph without visiting the cemetery had never really occurred to me before, probably because I don't like ask people to go out of their way, although I suppose I should have known better about Rootschatters, I know I will go out of my way for people if I'm able, so suppose I should credit others with the same generosity.
I wouldn't have thought of asking the CWGC themselves thinking that they probably have enough to do and if everybody asked they would be inundated.with requests, but I have written to ask them if they have that sort of facility available for which I'd be willing to pay - it might be that the "men on site" don't even have suitable cameras, I don't assume.
In view of comments made above I list below the details.
Rheinberg War Cemetery
Grave Reference- 8. A. 19
Flying Officer Harry William Larkins (Pilot)
Service No. 122145
Date of Death - 6/12/1942
Regiment - Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Unit - 115 Squadron
Nationality - United Kingdom
Additional Information - Son of Charles Thomas James Larkins and Mary Ann Alice Larkins, of Hackney, London
There is a plan of the Cemetery
http://www.cwgc.org/search/cemetery_plans.aspx?cemetery=2002800&mode=1 but it seems that from the entrance the first blocks you pass on the left hand side is Number 2, then Block Number 1 (at the side of the Stone of Remembrance) and then the next block is Number 8 the nearest row of which is A and the numbering starts from 1 up to 25.
and if any kindly Rootschatter was nearby and could take a photograph, (also that of the Stone of Remembrance) I would be everlastingly grateful. I will also keep you informed if the CWGC can do this for enquirers.
You've started something now Ken
Mary
