Do you know about the RAF Air Force Base in Nassau, Bahamas?

Question

I've learned that my grandfather, an RCAF gunner, was stationed there and died in the Bahamas in 1943. I'll be vacationing in Nassau soon and would like to see where he was, if the base is still there or a memorial was erected or something. Does anybody have any information they could share?

Answer 1

If your Grandpa was buried in the Bahamas then try looking at the Commonwealth War Graves Commission website. They have a great section on there where you can trace where your relatives are buried if they died on active service. They also list the details of the cemetary where your relative is buries so you can plan to visit. I found out that my Great-Grandfather is buried in Tunisia through the CWGC.

You also try contacting a local tourist information office once in the Bahamas for further information. I am sure they are just as proud of their contribution to the war effort as Canada and the UK are of their's so they will most likely be very pleased to help you.