The gate to the Commonwealth cemetery was locked – so I could not see the grave of Sir Henry Gurney (who was killed by communist insurgents during the Malayan Emergency, while serving as high commissioner in the Federation of Malaya). The Cheras War Cemetery is the final resting place for Allied personnel who were killed during World War II, particularly the Malayan Campaign and the Japanese occupation of Malaya. Servicemen who died after the war or during their posting in northern Malaya prior to the Malayan Emergency are also interred here. The cemetery is located near Cheras Christian Cemetery, along national highway 1, and was erected and maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. Notable burials – Sir Henry Gurney – British High Commissioner in Malaya – Remains of the Royal Air Force personnel in the RAF Dakota C4 crash at Gua Musang, Kelantan on 25 August 1950 (relocated on 15 March 2012) – Remains of the Royal Air Force personnel in the RAF B-24 Liberator KL654/R crash at Kuala Pilah, Negeri Sembilan in August 1945 (relocated on 18 October 2012) 1, Jalan Kuari, Cheras, 56100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur Taman Midah MRT stop…
