Fort Worth: Greenwood Cemetery

Four horse statues on a pedestal at the entrance to Greenwood Memorial Park

(DanZas, www.findagrave.com)

Group of small grave stones around a tall monument

Burial site of British and Canadian servicemen. (Commonwealth War Graves Commission)

Aerial view of an airfield with hangars and other buildings

Runway at Baron Field. (United States Army)

Group of airplanes in flight

Royal Airforce Pilots in flight over Texas.(NARA)

Long wooden barracks buildings next to electrical poles

Barracks at Taliaferro field. (United States Army)

Group of men in military uniforms

Royal Airforce Pilots while training in Texas. (University of Texas at Dallas)

During the First World War, the United States struck a deal with its allies in Great Britain and Canada: they could use the excellent training airfields in Texas, and in return, they would train American pilots for combat.

Today, Greenwood Cemetery holds the unusual distinction of housing the graves of 11 British and Canadian servicemen who were killed during training in Texas during the war.

Also buried nearby is the US Army pilot Ormer Locklear, known as “King of the Wingwalkers”. He was born in Greenville, Texas, and grew up in Fort Worth – where he and his brothers gained a reputation as daredevils. He joined the Army and became a successful pilot, gaining international fame for his stunt flying and role in Hollywood movies. 

Greenwood Cemetery

  • Hours: Daily, sunrise to sunset
  • 3100 White Settlement Rd., Fort Worth, TX
  • 817-336-0584
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