Newport & Carisbrooke War Casualties

This page will spotlight First & Second World War Casualties either buried or, commemorated on a Memoral to the Missing who have an everlasting connection to Newport & Carisbrooke. It will feature their stories & photographs of where they are commemorated both by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission or by their local communities.

The information provided is accurate to best of our knowledge. If you know different or have more information or photographs of these casualties (& consent to them being told / displayed here) please send to Gary Newman, Vice Chair of the Society at nchsvchair@gmail.com

We Will Remember Them.

Newport (St. Pauls)Newport Carisbrooke Parkhurst Far From Home

Newport (St. Paul's) Cemetery

Location

Situated on Halberry Lane in Newport PO30 2ER and established around 1899. Contains 4 First World War and Second World War graves and is managed by Bereavement Services at the Isle of Wight Council.

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John

CLARKE

Lance Corporal

Suffolk Regiment

John was born 1884 in Woodbridge, Sutton, Suffolk and married Lilian OSBORNE (formally CLARKE nee PALMER) of 4 Cross Lane. In 1911 the couple lived at Princess Royal Cottage in Cross Lane.

John died on the 12th of August 1914 in Newport, from a service related injury / illness.

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Elizabeth Grace

DRAPER

Civilian War Dead

National Role of Honour

Although not classed as a 'War Grave', Elizabeth is still recorded by the Commonweath War Graves Commission as 'Civilian War Dead' as she died as a result of enemy action during World War 2.

Elizabeth was born on the 22nd of May 1923 to Frank and Bessie Fanny (nee JOLLIFFE) DRAPER of 27 Victoria Road, in Newport. Elizabeth died on the 7th of April 1943 at Bradley Lodge in Medina Avenue as a result of a German air raid on Newport.
Newport & Carisbrooke Heritage Society had her headstone professionally steam cleaned in July 2026 by the Victoria Cross Trust.

Elizabeth is also and is commemorated by the CWGC on the National Role of Honour in St. George's Chapel, Westminster Abbey in London.

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Leslie Frank

DRUDGE

Civilian War Dead

National Role of Honour

Leslie was born on the 9th of July 1913 in Newport to Joseph Frederick & Lily May (nee VINCENT) DRUDGE who were living at 20 Ash Road in Newport around the time of Leslie’s death.

Leslie, aged 29, was Killed by Enemy Action, dying of his injuries at the Home of Rest Hospital in Shanklin on the 4th of January 1943 the day after the ‘tip & run’ attack on Shanklin. He is commemorated by the Commission on the National Roll of Honour & buried in St. Paul’s Cemetery in Newport, although his grave is currently unmarked.

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Percy Arthur

ELDRIDGE

Private

Hampshire Regiment

Percy was born 1896 in Newport to William Henry & Emily (nee FRY) ELDRIDGE of 1 Ash Road.

Percy died on the 20th November 1918 here in Newport, from a service related injury / illness.

Percy is also remembered on the County & Newport Borough War Memorials.

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James Robert Henry

FAIRWEATHER

Aircraftman 2nd Class

Royal Air Force

James was born on the 8th of July 1920 in Newport to Edward John & Mabel Kathleen (nee THOMPSON) FAIRWEATHER. In 1938 James was living at 39 Royal Exchange, Newport.

James died on the 29th of April 1942 at Torre Abbey Sound in Devon from drowning. James was undergoing pilot training at the time of his death.

James is also remembered on the Newport Borough War Memorial.

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Sidney Arthur

FLEET

Corporal

Surrey Yeomanry

Sidney was born 1892 in Newport to Mrs Fanny (nee COX) FLEET of 10 Barton Road, & the late Frank FLEET.

Sidney Died of Wounds received in France in 1917 on the 26th of April 1918 at the Netley Hospital, Southampton.

Sidney is also remembered on the County & Newport Borough War Memorials.

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George Henry

HOBBS

Corporal

Hampshire Regiment

George has born 1897 in Newport to George Henry & Sarah Jane (nee FEAVER) HOBBS of 14 John’s Street, Barton’s Village (now Pan).

George died on the 7th of October 1917 at the Highfield Hall Hospital, Soton, Hants from a service related injury / illness.

George is also remembered on the County & Newport Borough War Memorials.

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Ernest William

LILLYWHITE

Lance Bombardier

Royal Artillery

Ernest was born 1909 in Cowes to Percy Brading & Alice Maria (nee SPEED) LILLYWHITE. He married Betty Grace REID at Newport Registry Office in 1932.

Ernest died in a Canadian Military Hospital in Buckinghamshire on the 23rd of April 1941 after a short illnes. He lived with his wife at 26 Highfield Road in Newport.

Ernest is also remembered on the Newport Borough War Memorial.

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Walter John

NOBBS

Corporal

Royal Air Force

Walter was born on the 28th of July 1884 in Newport to John & Rose Ellen (nee RINGER) NOBBS. He married Ellen Louisa also from Newport.

Walter died on the 7th of February 1943, at his home address, at Whalton, Morpeth, Northumberland at approximately 0540 of a cerebral haemorrhage due to arteriosclerosis with his wife present. His body was returned to the Island for burial.

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Arthur Frank

WOLFE

Private

1/4th Battalion

Hampshire Regiment

Arthur was born 1919 in Newport to Arthur Frederick & Rose Florence (nee KNAPP) WOLFE. In 1938 the family lived at 4 School Lane.

Arthur died from a gunshot wound on the 16th of June 1941. He was accidentally shot by an officer who had picked up the gun Arthur was cleaning. The officer stated he had loaded the gun when, without touching the trigger, it went off.

Arthur is also remembered on the Newport Borough War Memorial.

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Newport Cemetery

Location

Situated on Fairlee in Newport PO30 2EJ & established in 1858 at a cost of £3,000 &, in 1898, was controlled by a Burial Board of 9 members - the clerk was William Weeks, Crocker House, Crocker street; the keeper Richard Parsons. The cemetery contains 6 First World War & 5 Second World War graves & is managed by Bereavement Services at the Isle of Wight Council.

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Harold Frank

ABLITT

Civilian War Dead

National Role of Honour

Although not classed as a 'War Grave', Harold is still recorded by the Commonweath War Graves Commission as 'Civilian War Dead' as he died as a result of enemy action during World War 2.

Harold was born 1930 in Newport to Frank Warne & Evelyn Doris (nee MUNDELL) ABLITT. Harold was killed during a German air raid on Newport, at Clarence Road, on the 7th of April 1943. Harold was just 12 years old. Newport & Carisbrooke Heritage Society had his headstone professionally steam cleaned in July 2026 by the Victoria Cross Trust.

Harold is also commemorated by the CWGC on the National Role of Honour in St. George's Chapel, Westminster Abbey in London.

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James

BEGGS

Warrant Officer Class II

8th Battalion Isle of Wight Rifles

Hampshire Regiment

James was born in 1899 & was married to Ethel May BEGGS (nee HARPER) at Newport Registry Office in 1920. They lived at 7 Town Lane, James being a Postman before the war.

Although with the Hants Regiment, James was attached to 530 Coastal Regiment, Royal Artillery. James died whilst on leave in Bournemouth from heart failure on the 31st of August 1942.

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Edward William

BELCHER

Rifleman

8th Battalion Isle of Wight Rifles

Hampshire Regiment

Edward was born 1877 in Salisbury, Wiltshire to Charles & Esther BELCHER (nee BRYANT). By 1891 Edward was living at 13 High Street in Newport.

On the 17th of October 1914 Edward died from head injuries sustained when an inspection pit belonging to the Electric Light Company exploded near to where he was standing at the junction of Pyle Street & St James' Street in Newport. An inquest concluded this was caused by a 'build up' of gases within the pit, but was unclear about the source of ignition.

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Amy

BUTLER (nee ROE)

Civilian War Dead

National Roll of Honour

Although not classed as a 'War Grave', Amy is still recorded by the Commonweath War Graves Commission as 'Civilian War Dead' as she died as a result of enemy action during World War 2.

Amy was born on the 22nd of February 1869 to Alfred & Mary (nee ASH) ROE. She was killed during a German air raid on the 7th of April 1943 at 24 Chapel Street in Newport, aged 73. She died alongside her 90-year-old sister Julia. Both widowed sisters were buried together.
Newport & Carisbrooke Heritage Society had her headstone professionally steam cleaned in July 2026 by the Victoria Cross Trust.

Amy is also commemorated by the CWGC on the National Role of Honour in St. George's Chapel, Westminster Abbey in London.

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Edwin

CARWARDINE

Private

Hampshire Regiment

Edwin was born 1883 in Newport to Henry & Flora CARWARDINE (nee CORKE). In 1901 the family lived at 52 Lugley Street in Newport. In 1911 in Portsmouth Edwin married Elsie MARSHALL & lived at The Lamb in Newport High Street, where he was the landlord.

After only a week of joining the Regiment, Edwin died from heart failure at the Winchester Depot in Hampshire on the 29th of April 1917. Edwin was laid to rest beneath a Private Memorial.

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Arthur Thomas

CHAMBERS

Private

2nd Battalion

Hampshire Regiment

Arthur was born 1908 in Niton to George Oliver & Rosa Jane (nee HAYLES) CHAMBERS, who were living in Edinburgh around the time of Arthurs death on the 11th of November 1946. He was married to Nancy & at one time lived at 12 Quay Street in Newport.

Arthur died at a Millitary Hospital in Sutton as a result of injuries / illness sustained in service. After his death Nancy moved to Scotland, perhaps to live with her in-laws.

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Valerie Lilian

DUDLEY

Civilian War Dead

National Role of Honour

Although not classed as a 'War Grave', Violet & Valerie are still recorded by the Commonweath War Graves Commission as 'Civilian War Dead' as they died as a result of enemy action during World War 2.

Valerie, Violet DUDLEY's 5-year-old daughter, was killed together with her mother during a German air raid on the 7th of April 1943 at their home in Clarence Road. Both mother & daughter were buried together.

Both Violet & Valerie are also commemorated by the CWGC on the National Role of Honour in St. George's Chapel, Westminster Abbey in London.

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Violet Lily

DUDLEY (nee ASHTON)

Civilian War Dead

National Role of Honour

Although not classed as a 'War Grave', Violet & Valerie are still recorded by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission as 'Civilian War Dead' as they died as a result of enemy action during World War 2.

Violet was born on the 6th of December 1911 in Newport to William Henry & Beatrice Alice (nee STRUDWICK) ASHTON. She married Ronald Frank DRAPER in 1935 at the Victoria Methodist Church in Newport's Pyle Street. They lived at 14 Clarence Road in Newport, & Violet was a member of the Women's Voluntary Service.
Violet & her 5-year-old daughter were killed during a German air raid on the 7th of April 1943 at their home in Clarence Road. Both mother & daughter were buried together.

Both Violet & Valerie are also commemorated by the CWGC on the National Role of Honour in St. George's Chapel, Westminster Abbey in London.

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Ada

DYER (nee BUTCHER)

Civilian War Dead

National Roll Of Honour

Although not classed as a 'War Grave', Ada is still recorded by the Commonweath War Graves Commission as 'Civilian War Dead' as she died as a result of enemy action during World War 2.

Ada was born on the 29th of January 1886 in Arreton to William Edwin & Alice (nee PITT) BUTCHER. She married George Henry William DYER in 1911 at the United Methodist Church in Newport, & they lived at 92 Medina Avenue in Newport.

Ada died at home aged 56, from a sudden heart attack, on the 20th of May 1942, which was thought to have been hastened by the effects suffered during a German air raid of the 4th of May. It should be noted the CWGC Casualty Record shows the incorrect date of death.

Ada is also commemorated by the CWGC on the National Role of Honour in St. George's Chapel, Westminster Abbey in London.

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Julia Mary

FLUX (nee ROE)

Civilian War Dead

National Role of Honour

Although not classed as a 'War Grave', Julia is still recorded by the Commonweath War Graves Commission as 'Civilian War Dead' as she died as a result of enemy action during World War 2.

Julia was born on the 12th of February 1853 in Wareham, Dorset to Alfred & Mary (nee ASH) ROE. She was killed during a German air raid on the 7th of April 1943 at 24 Chapel Street in Newport, aged 90. She died alongside her 73-year-old sister Amy. Both widowed sisters were buried together. Newport & Carisbrooke Heritage Society had her headstone professionally steam cleaned in July 2026 by the Victoria Cross Trust.

Julia is also commemorated by the CWGC on the National Role of Honour in St. George's Chapel, Westminster Abbey in London.

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Beauchamp Valentine

KILLEEN

Volunteer

20th Battalion (Home Guard)

Hampshire Regiment

Beauchamp was born 1921 in Newport to Charles Beauchamp & Agnes Rosa (nee OSBORNE) KIILLEEN of ‘Karind’, Fairlee Road, Newport.

Beauchamp was killed whilst on duty during a training exercise when the motorcycle he has riding was in collision with a Bren-gun Carrier along Staplers Road. He was taken, badly injured, to Parkhurst Military Hospital, but died from his injuries on the 29th of October 1941. His passenger was also killed.

Beauchamp is also remembered on the Newport Borough War Memorial.

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James

MacDONALD

Serjeant

34th Battalion

Hampshire Regiment

James was born in 1871 & married to Emily & they lived at 4 Orchard Street in Newport. He was posted to the Hampshire Regiment Training Battalion.

James died on the 22nd of March 1917 from a service related injury / illness.

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Celia Ann

MUNDELL (nee FRY)

Civlian War Dead

National Role of Honour

Although not classed as a 'War Grave', William & Celia are still recorded by the Commonweath War Graves Commission as 'Civilian War Dead' as they died as a result of enemy action during World War 2.

William was born on the 22nd of September 1876 to James & Sarah (nee SAUNDERS) MUNDELL & Celia on the 10th of October 1875 to Samuel & Emily (nee ASH) FRY. William & Celia were married in 1897 in St. Thomas' Church in Newport & they lived at 15 Clarence Road in Newport, where they died.

They were both killed during a German air raid on the 7th of April 1943 & were buried with their grand son, Harold Ablitt who was killed at the same time.

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Eleanor Adalaide

MURPHY

Civilian War Dead

National Role of Honour

Although not classed as a 'War Grave', Eleanor is still recorded by the Commonweath War Graves Commission as 'Civilian War Dead' as she died as a result of enemy action during World War 2.

Eleanor was born in 1867 & was the widow of John MURPHY, of Camberwell, London. Apparently she lived at 274, East Barnet Road, East Barnet, Hertfordshire but was staying at 23 Chapel Street when she was killed during a German air raid on the 7th of April 1943.
Newport & Carisbrooke Heritage Society had her grave marker professionally steam cleaned in July 2026 by the Victoria Cross Trust.

Eleanor is also commemorated by the CWGC on the National Role of Honour in St. George's Chapel, Westminster Abbey in London.

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Leslie Aubrey

NEWNHAM

Leading Aircraftman

RAF Wyton, Buckinghamshire

Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve

Leslie was born in 1921 with his birth registered in Cuckfield, Sussex to Alfred & Fanny (nee CAREY) NEWNHAM, who were living at 63 Hunnyhill in Newport around the time of Leslie's death on the 26th of February 1945.

Leslie died as a result of injuries sustained during a unit football match at RAF Wyton.

Leslie is also remembered on the Newport Borough War Memorial.

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George

PHILLIPS

Private

3rd Battalion

Suffolk Regiment

George was born 1885 in Haverhill, Suffolk. He married Rosina KNIGHT in 1910 at St. Thomas' Church, Newport & they lived at 31 Sea Street, Newport.

George fought at Mons & in the subsequent engagements until invalided home with consumption just before Christmas, 1914. He was invalided out of the Army in June 1919 & died on the 4th of January 1920. He left behind his wife & five children.

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Henry

QUANTRILL

Rifleman

King's Royal Rifle Corps

Henry was born 1896 in Newport to Henry Arthur & Ada Matilda (nee DRUDGE) QUANTRILL. The 1901 Census had the family living at 38 Caesar’s Road, & in 1911 at 142 High Street also in Newport.

Henry died on the 1st of February 1915 in Winchester, Hampshire from a 'Fever of Unknown Origin'. He lies just a few yards from his brother William.

Henry is also remembered on the County & Newport Borough War Memorials.

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William Charles

QUANTRILL

Rifleman

8th Battalion Isle of Wight Rifles

Hampshire Regiment

William was born on the 3rd of February 1898 in Newport to Henry Arthur & Ada Matilda (nee DRUDGE) QUANTRILL. The 1901 Census had the family living at 38 Caesar’s Road, & in 1911 at 142 High Street also in Newport.

William died on the 21st of October 1919 from a service related illness / injury in Newport, & is buried only a few yards from his brother Henry. William had seen service in Gallipoli with the 8th Bn. Hampshire Regiment (the Isle of Wight Rifles).

William is also remembered on the County & Newport Borough War Memorials.

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Edward Frank

WATSON

Sapper

Royal Engineers

Edward was born 1890 in Ryde to Richard & Jane WATSON (nee BARNES). In 1891 the family lived at Preston Place, Ryde & by 1901 at 43 West Street, also in Ryde. In 1915 Edward married Harriet Mabel HENDEN & they lived at 11 Lugley Street in Newport.

Edward held the Silver War Badge having been honourably discharged from the Army. He died from a service related injury / illness at home on the 1st of September 1919.

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Carisbrooke Cemetery

Location

Carisbrooke Cemetery, often referred to as 'Mount Joy' Cemetery is located on Whitcombe Road, Carisbrooke PO30 1DW. The cemetery was established in 1858 on land purchased by the Carisbrooke & Gatcombe Burial Board, because St. Mary's Churchyard in Carisbrooke was becoming full. The cemetery is now managed by the Bereavement Services Department of the Isle of Wight Council.
The cemetery contains 32 War Graves from the 1st & 2nd World Wars.

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Donald Edwin

ABRAHAM

Civilian War Dead

National Role of Honour

Although not classed as a 'War Grave', Donald is still recorded by the Commonweath War Graves Commission as 'Civilian War Dead' as he died as a result of enemy action during World War 2.

Donald was born on the 21st of February 1900 to Alfred William & Mary Ellen (nee ALDERSLADE) ABRAHAM. He married Daisy (nee SAWYER) ABRAHAM in 1927 at the Baptist Chapel in Newport. They lived at 13 Clarence Road in Newport.

Donald, Pork Butcher by trade & member of the Fire Guard Service, who saw service in the First War & was wounded, was injured on 7th of April 1943 during a German bombing raid, at home. He died at St. Mary's Hospital from his injuries on the 20th of April & was buried on the 23rd. Donald is also commemorated by the Commission on the National Roll of Honour in St. George's Chapel, Westminster Abbey in London.

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John Leslie

BERRY

Warrant Officer Class II

Military Provost Staff Corps

John was born on the 22nd of December 1909 in Bristol to John William & Mary Louise (nee MAINE) BERRY. He married Jessie Emily BUTLER in 1934 in Finsbury Park, London & they lived at 55, Camp Hill, Parkhurst. Before the war, John was employed as a Prison Officer at Parkhurst.

John died on the 12th of November 1944, cause unknown, aged 35.

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Graham Douglas

BROWN

Private

4th Battalion

Hampshire Regiment

Graham was born 1895 in Yarmouth to George & Jane Angus (nee RAYNER) BROWN, who were living at 1 Eastern Villas, Carisbrooke around the time of Graham's death on the 17th of March 1917.

Graham died, aged 21, at the Military Hospital, Sutton Veny in Wiltshire from measles. Graham had joined up voluntarily in November, 1915, & was on the office staff of the Administrative Headquarters of the Island Rifles at Newport till the middle of January, when he was classified for general service, & went to the mainland to join the Battalion.

Graham is also remembered on the Carisbrooke War Memorial.

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Richard

BROWN

Private

8th Reserve Battery

Royal Field Artillery

Richard was born around 1876 in County Durham & was married to Ada Elizabeth VOSS, who was living at 32 Holloway Road, Fordington in Dorchester around the time of Richard's death on the 3rd of January 1915.

Richard died at the County Asylum, having only been admitted 36 hours previously. He was invalided home from the Front where his horse was shot under him. It was common practice during WWI for wounded to be sent to hospitals away from where they lived, & that may be the reason why Richard was buried here & not on the mainland.

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Frederick Cecil

BURT

Civilian War Dead

National Role of Honour

Although not classed as a 'War Grave', Frederick is still recorded by the Commonweath War Graves Commission as 'Civilian War Dead' as he died as a result of enemy action during World War 2.

Frederick was born 1891 in Newport to Harriett Elizabeth Carrie (nee RICHARDSON) BURT of 30 New Street, Newport, & the late William Henry BURT. He married Mabel SMITH (who pre-deceased him) in 1921 at St. Paul's Church, Barton, & lived at 30 New Street when he was killed. He was also a member of the Fire Guard Service.

Frederick was killed during a German air raid on Morey's Timber Yard, Newport on the 7th of April 1943, aged 51.

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Oliver Frank

CHEVERTON

Corporal

No 8 School of Technical Training

Royal Air Force

Oliver (Frank) was born 1901 in Newport to Albert Milton & Annie Gertrude (nee SWITZER) CHEVERTON.

In 1911 the family were living at 139 High Street in Newport. Oliver married Roma Dorothy GLASSPELL in 1929 at St. Mary's Church in Carisbrooke. at the time of his death he & his wife were living at 3, Clarence Road in Newport. Oliver was a motor-cycle instructor, and it was in a motor-cycle accident that he was killed on the 18th of February 1942 aged 40. Oliver was brought home & buried beneath a Private Memorial.

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Leslie Roy

COX

Sergeant (Wireless Operator)

44 Squadron

RAF Volunteer Reserve

Leslie was born 1920 in Newport to Ernest Edwin & Fanny Elizabeth (nee DRAPER) COX of Newport. in 1921 the family were living at 6 Mill Street in Newport.

Leslie was part of the crew of a Hampden aircraft that took off at 1835 on the 15th of September 1941 from Waddington for bombing mission over Hamburg. The aircraft ran out of fuel & crashed 0317 on the 16th of September 1941 at Harmston 5 miles south of Lincoln after flying into trees on the approach to land at Waddington. 3 of the 4 crew were killed, including Leslie, who was recovered from the aircraft & brought home for burial beneath a Private Memorial. He was 20-years-old.

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William Ernest

ELLIOTT

Sergeant (Observer)

155 Squadron

RAF Volunteer Reserve

William was born 1919 in Stafford, Staffordshire to Ernest Alfred & Annie Elizabeth (nee GREEN) ELLIOTT, who were living at 30 Whitepit Lane, Newport at the time of William's death on the 30th of October 1940 at the age of 21.

William was the Observer in a Wellington bomber aircraft that flew into a London Balloon Barrage with all the crew being killed when it crashed at Iver, Bucks. Aircraft was on delivery flight to Luga. All 5 crew lost, with William being returned to the Island for burial beneath a Private Memorial, which has since been laid flat for safety reasons.

William is also remembered on the Newport Borough War Memorial.

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Frederick George

FLUX

Private

457 Protection Company

Royal Defence Corps

Frederick was born 1888 in Newport to Edwin & Ada Georgina (nee SIMMONDS) FLUX. He married Alex Maud BRINE in 1913 at Newport Registry Office & they lived at 9 Clifford Street in Newport.

Frederick died on Active Service from influenza in the King George V Hospital in Dublin on the 14th of February 1919. Frederick's body was returned to the Island for burial.

Frederick is also remembered on the County & Newport Borough War Memorials.

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Kenneth

FRY

Sapper

Royal Engineers

Kenneth was born 1911 in Newport to Alfred Charles & Gertrude Minnie Bartlett (nee COLEMAN). He married Lilian Irene NEWCOMBE in Bournemouth in 1936.

Kenneth was taken suddenly ill, whilst visiting his mother-in-law in Southbourne, Bournemouth. Kenneth died in the Boscombe Hospital on the 13th of August 1940. His body was returned to the Island where he was laid to rest beneath a Private Memorial.

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Richard George

GIDDENS

Captain

Member of the British Empire

Army General List

Richard was born on the 1st of February 1874 in Killough, County Down, Ireland & was married to Lilian Gertrude, who he lived with at ‘Quebec’, 175 Carisbrooke Road. Richard was serving as a Home Guard officer having seen previous service in South Africa & the First World War as a Lieutenant with the Isle of Wight Rifles in Gallipoli, Palestine & Egypt for which he was made a Member of the British Empire (MBE).

Richard died at 71, following a long illness at his home in Carisbrooke and was buried beneath a Private Memorial.

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Terence Alfred

GROSVENOR

Flight Sergeant (Wireless Operator)

25 Operational Training Unit

Royal Air Force

Terence was born 1921 with his birth registered in Stourbridge, Lancashire to James Alfred & Constance Florence GROSVENOR of Katihar, Bihar, India. At the time of Terence's death on the 13th of June 1941, his permanent address was recorded as Sun Trap Bungalow, Cypress Road in Newport.

Terence was the Wireless Operator aboard a Wellington bomber aircraft. The aircraft was on approach to RAF Finningley, the base of No. 25 Operational Training Unit, when it was attacked & shot down by night fighter pilot Oberleutnant Paul SEMRAU of the 3./NJG 2, who was flying from Gilze-Rijen airfield in the Netherlands. All 6 crew were killed, & Terence was returned to the Island for burial.

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Hollis George

HALL

Private

No 1 Reserve Motor Transport Depot

Army Service Corps

Hollis was born in 1884 to Edward Thomas & Mary Elizabeth (nee TRICKETT) Hall of Newport. He married Florence BRIGHAM, in 1915 at Pocklington, East Yorkshire, who was living at Totterdown Farm, Nunburnholme, East Yorkshire around the time of Hollis' death. However, before the war, Hollis lived at one time in Hunnyhill & at 10 Hearn Street in Newport.

Hollis died on the 7th of November 1915 aged 31 from an unspecified cause.

Hollis is also remembered on the County & Newport Borough War Memorials.

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William James

JENNINGS

Rifleman

8th Battalion Isle of Wight Rifles

Hampshire Regiment

William was born on the 19th of May 1896 in Newport to William John & Emily Mary (nee BLY) JENNINGS of 6 Clarence Road, Mount Pleasant, Newport. At one time the family had also lived in Caesars Road also in Newport.

William died on the 1st April 1915 , aged 18, at Parkhurst Military Hospital & was laid to rest beneath a Private Memorial.

William is also remembered on the Newport Borough & IW Rifles War Memorials.

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Kenneth Herbert

JONES

Sapper

Royal Engineers

Kenneth was born 1913 in Ryde to Montague Reginald & Fanny Louisa (nee COLEMAN) JONES of 7 Albany Road, Hunnyhill in Newport. He married Josephine Beatrice FELTHAM in 1937 at St. John's Church in Newport & although both from Newport, they were living in Feltham, Surrey at the time of Kenneth's death on 15th of January 1943 at the Dartford Hospital in Kent.

Kenneth died from an injury received whilst undergoing training for a commission. During exercises at a training centre in Kent, Kenneth was struck in the stomach by a piece of shrapnel from a bomb which had been exploded some 200 yards away. He was successfully operated on for the removal of the fragment, but peritonitis set in & he died the following day. Kenneth was brought back to the Island for burial.

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John George Chainey

KIRKUP

Civilian War Dead

National Role of Honour

Although not classed as a 'War Grave', John is still recorded by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission as 'Civilian War Dead' as he died as a result of enemy action during World War 2.

John (George) was born on the 31st of December 1882 in Liverpool to George Edward & Eliza Cheyney (nee COLE) KIRKUP.

John was killed during a German air raid on Newport on the 4th of May 1942, & is commemorated by the Commission on the National Roll of Honour in St. George's Chapel, Westminster Abbey in London.

John was a well known teacher of music & ex-church organist. He happened to be in the kitchen of his house at 123 Medina Avenue where he lived alone, the nearest part of the house to a bomb, & he was apparently instantly killed when the building collapsed.

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Cecil Jack

LEAL

Private

Machine Gun Corps

Cecil was born 1894 in Cowes to Ernest John & Hannah (nee PALMER) LEAL. They were living at 61 Carisbrooke Road around the time of Cecil's death on the 31st of May 1919, aged 25, at the County Hospital in Ryde.

Cecil died from an internal complaint contracted on active service. Cecil had joined the Royal Army Ordnance Corps early in 1915 & was later transferred to the Machine Gun Corps. He served as a machine-gunner on the Western Front, & was twice severely wounded, being discharged from the Army about a year before his death on accounts of wounds.

Originally buried beneath a Private Memorial, his name became unclear & in order to maintain appropriate commemoration permission was sought by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission & granted, to install a Pedestal Marker on Cecil's grave.

Cecil is also remembered on the County & Newport Borough War Memorials. His brother Ernest Leonard Chambers also fell in The Great War.

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Harold

LEE

Aircraftman 1st Class

Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve

Harold was born on the 31st of December 1901 to Mr & Mrs Robert LEE. He married Agnes Maude MACKETT in 1939 at Newport Registry Office, & lived at 14 Albert Street in Newport.

Harold had been medically discharged from the Air Force, & later died at St. Mary's Hospital in Newport on 16th of August 1942 from 'service related' causes.

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Albert Henry

LOCKE

Gunner

71st Battery, 36th Brigade

Royal Field Artillery

Albert was born 1903 in Newport to George & Esther (nee SHEATH) LOCKE of 18A New Street, Newport.

Albert died on the 29th of September 1920, aged 18 in Curragh, Ireland. His body was brought home for burial.

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Harold

MITCHELL

Civilian War Dead

National Role of Honour

Although not classed as a 'War Grave', Harold is still recorded by the Commonweath War Graves Commission as 'Civilian War Dead' as he died as a result of enemy action during World War 2.

Harold was born on the 31st of May 1882.

Harold lived at 25 Chapel Street, Newport, where he was injured during a German bombing raid of Newport. He was taken to St. Mary's Hospital but died from his injuries the same day on the 7th of April 1943. He was 60 years old. Harold was also a member of the Fire Guard Service, & is commemorated by the CWGC on the National Role of Honour in St. George's Chapel, Westminster Abbey in London.

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John Henry

NOLAN

Serjeant

52 Anti-Aircraft Company

Royal Garrison Artillery

John was born 1896 in Newport to John & Mary Ellen (nee COX) NOLAN of 3 Clarendon Street in Newport.

John died on the 12th of December 1917 in Glasgow, aged 21, from an unspecified illness / injury. He was brought home to the Island for burial on the 18th of December 1917.

John is also remembered on the County & Newport Borough War Memorials.

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Frederick William

O'CONNOR

Captain (Quartermaster)

Royal Army Medical Corps

Frederick was born 1855 in Tipperary, Ireland. He lived with his wife Jane at 71, Pyle Street in Newport.

During the war Frederick acted as the Quartermaster at the Parkhurst Military Hospital. Frederick died from a long & painful illness on the 17th of October 1919 at the age of 64 at home in Pyle Street.

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Samuel John

ORAM

Private - Military Medal

1st Battalion

Dorsetshire Regiment

Samuel was born 1883 in Newport to Charles & Fanny (nee HOLLIS) ORAM. In 1901 the family lived at 18 Trafalgar Road in Newport. Samuel married Millie Jane BARNES on the 7th of October 1917 & lived at 23 New Street in Newport.

Samuel, aged 34, died at Portsmouth on the 8th of October 1918 from gun-shot wounds in the shoulder received in France. He was a Reservist when war broke out, & was in the first part of the fighting in Mesopotamia, but came home on leave after two years’ absence. He then went to France, & had been wounded three times previously.

Samuel is also remembered on the County & Newport Borough War Memorials.

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Eva Mary

PALMER

Civilian War Dead

National Role of Honour

Although not classed as a 'War Grave', Eva is still recorded by the Commonweath War Graves Commission as 'Civilian War Dead' as she died as a result of enemy action during World War 2.

Eva was born 1st October 1907 to William Philip & Mary Elizabeth (nee NEWBERY) GRAY. She married Albert George Frederick PALMER in 1927 at the St. James' Street Chapel in Newport & they lived at 22 Chapel Street in Newport.

Eva was killed at home during a German bombing raid on Newport on the 7th of April 1943, aged 36. She is also commemorated by the Commission on the National Roll of Honour in St. George's Chapel, Westminster Abbey in London.

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Charles James

PARKER

Rifleman

3rd Battalion

Rifle Brigade

Charles was born 1883 in Headington, Oxfordshire to the late James & Mary PARKER of 30, Stockmoor Street, Oxford. He married Florence Annie Matilda BUSHNELL in 1908 in Headington, who was living at 51, Caesars Road, Newport around the time of Charles' death on the 27th of December 1918 at age 35.

Charles was a Prison Warder before the war & died on the Island from an unknown cause. The grave also contains the cremated remains of his wife who died in 1972 at the age of 88 in St Paul’s Nursing Home, Stroud Road, Gloucester

Charles is also remembered on the County & Newport Borough War Memorials.

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Walter William

PARSONS

Civilian War Dead

National Role of Honour

Although not classed as a 'War Grave', Walter is still recorded by the Commonweath War Graves Commission as 'Civilian War Dead' as he died as a result of enemy action during World War 2.

Walter was a baker & lived at 11 Hearn Street in Newport & was badly injured on the 20th of December 1940 when an anti-aircraft shell struck his house & exploded. Walter was taken to a near by first-aid post, but died from his injuries. Walter is also commemorated by the Commission on the National Roll of Honour in St. George's Chapel, Westminster Abbey in London.

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Harold Frank

PERROTT

Pilot Officer (Pilot)

245 Squadron

RAF Volunteer Reserve

Harold was born 1914, his birth registered in Southampton, Hampshire. He was the son of Frank James & Beatrice Jane (nee BLAXLAND) PERROTT, who were living at The Meade, Brooke Road, Newport around the time of Harold's death on the 30th of April 1941 at 26.

Harold was flying a Hurricane aircraft when he was killed in a mid-air collision with another Hurricane over Northern Ireland. He was first reported missing, but later his body was recovered & returned to the Island for burial beneath a Private Memorial.

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Alfred Robert

RACKETT

Civilian War Dead

National Role of Honour

Alfred was born on the 29th of October 1876 in Ryde to William & Mary (nee WADHAM) RACKETT. In 1881 the family lived at South Street, Ryde, in 1891 at Warwick Street, Ryde, 1901 at 11 Warwick Street. In 1901 at the Bible Christian Chapel, York Road, Sandown, Alfred married Elizabeth Rose Annie JACKMAN & they first lived at Newcomen Road in Lake before moving to 29 New Street, Newport.

Alfred was badly injuried in the German air raid on Newport on the morning of the 7th of April 1943. He susequently died from those injuries on the 25th of September 1943, & buried in Carisbrooke Cemetery. However, it was not until 2024 that Alfred was officially recognised as a Civilian War Casualty. This was due to the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) not being informed of Alfred's death being directly attributable to Enemy Action. This was corrected by members of the Newport & Carisbrooke Heritage Society, & now Alfred appears in the CWGC Casualty Records & his name being commemorated by the Commission on the National Role of Honour in St. Georges Chapel, Westminster Abbey in London.

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Frederick Harry

RAY

Flight Sergeant (Pilot)

156 Squadron

RAF Volunteer Reserve

Frederick was born 1917, his birth registered in South Stoneham, Hampshire, to Frederick George & Amelia Kate (nee HIGGINS) RAY, who were living a 6, Nelson Road in Newport around the time of Fredericks death on the 29th of September 1943 aged 26.

Frederick was flying a Lancaster bomber aircraft which took off at 1824 on the 29th of September from Warboys, Cambridgeshire. His aircraft crashed on return from Bochum, Rhine, Germany in bad weather, coming down at Wimbotsham 2 miles NNE of Downham Market, Norfolk. All 6 crew were killed.

Frederick's body was recovered from the wreckage & returned to the Island for burial. Originally buried beneath a Private Memorial, his name became unclear and in order to maintain appropriate commemoration permission was sought by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission and granted, to install a Pedestal Marker on Frederick's grave.

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Charles Edward

READ

Serjeant

Royal Corps of Signals

Charles was born 1909 in Newport to Thomas Abner & Fanny (nee DENNISS) READ. He married Olive Christina FLUX & they lived at 30, Melbourne Street in Newport. He was survived by his wife & young son.

Charles was killed on the 6th of July 1942, aged 33 when riding a motor-cycle at Ringwood. Charles was going round a bend in a narrow road when he collided with a lorry coming in the opposite direction & was so badly injured that he died before an ambulance arrived.

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Charles Frank

ROGERS

Rifleman

8th Battalion Isle of Wight Rifles

Hampshire Regiment

Frank was born 1895 in Newport to James Henry & Esther (nee POWELL) ROGERS of Brickfield Cottage, Carisbrooke.

Frank died from pneumonia at Parkhurst Military Hospital on the 4th of February 1915 aged 19.

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Percy James

SHEATH

Civilian War Dead

National Role of Honour

Percy was born on the 3rd of August 1904 in Newport to Charles James & Catherine (nee HARVEY) SHEATH who were living at 14 Caesars Road in Newport around the time of Percy’s death.

Percy was a Fireman with the National Fire Service & was on duty at the Shanklin Fire Station, when on the 3rd of January 1943 a German bomb fell on the Station. Percy, aged 38, was killed in the bombing, his body being brough back to Newport for burial.

Percy is commemorated by the Commission in the National Role of Honour in St. George’s Chapel at Westminster Abbey in London.

Percy is also remembered on the Shanklin War Memorial.

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Edward Harold Cecil

SHEPARD

Civilian War Dead

National Role of Honour

Although not classed as a 'War Grave', Edward is still recorded by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission as 'Civilian War Dead' as he died as a result of enemy action during World War 2.

Edward was born on the 1st of December 1900 Edward James SHEPARD of 57 Trafalgar Road, Newport & Alice Mary (nee BURT) SHEPARD. He married Constance Elizabeth CANT in 1928 at St. John's Church, Newport & lived at 57 Trafalgar Road also in Newport.

Edward died from injuries, at St. Mary's Hospital, on the 9th April 1943, sustained at Morey's Timber Yard, from a German bombing raid on Newport two days before. Edward was a member of the Fire Guard Service.

Edward is also commemorated by the Commission on the National Roll of Honour in St. George's Chapel, Westminster Abbey in London.

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Simeon

SMITH

Private

2nd Battalion

Hampshire Regiment

Simeon was born 1898 in Shanklin to George & Anna (nee HARDY) SMITH who were living in Chillerton Green at the time of Simeon's death on the 4th of January 1920.

An inquest found that Simeon had accidently drowned in a well in the garden of his parent's house. He was laid to rest beneath a Private Memorial.

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Ernest George

SQUIBB

Leading Cook

HMS Victory

Royal Navy

Ernest was born on the 31st of July 1898 in Ryde to Elizabeth SQUIBB. He was married twice, his second wife was Evelyn Ivy MEW, who he married in 1940 at Newport Registry Office. They live at 14 Trafalgar Road in Newport.

Ernest died on the 27th of April 1946, aged 47, in Newport from an unknown cause.

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The CHIVERTON Children

Civilian War Dead

National Role of Honour

Although not classed as a 'War Grave', the children are still recorded by the Commonweath War Graves Commission as 'Civilian War Dead' as they died as a result of enemy action during World War 2.

On the 5th of May 1942 following an air raid on East Cowes, six children of Wallace & Charlotte Chiverton were killed at 1 Point Cottages, Racecourse, Whippingham. They were buried together.

Mary Elizabeth aged 7

Vera Florance aged 4

John Wallace aged 3

Paul Richard aged 2

Patrick George aged 2

Jean aged 5 weeks

This Private Memorial has now been professionally steam cleaned by the Victoria Cross Trust (September 2025) at the request of the Newport & Carisbrooke Heritage Society.

The children are also commemorated by the CWGC on the National Roll of Honour in St. George's Chapel, Westminster Abbey in London.

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John Frederick

TURNER

Private

Army Cyclist Corps

John was born in 1881 and believed to be from London. He married his wife Ellen in 1916 at Lambeth in London.

John died from influenza on the 17th of November 1918 whilst serving a 3-year sentence in HMP Parkhurst for grand larceny.

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John Victor

WADHAM

Sergeant (Pilot)

145 Squadron

RAF Volunteer Reserve

John was born 1919 in Newport to Victor Sidney & Lilian Olive (nee WHITE) WADHAM of Salween, Watergate Road, Newport.

John joined 601 Sqn. at RAF Tangmere on the 3rd of August 1940. Flying Hawker Hurricane aircraft, he was involved in a dogfight with an Me 109S over Hastings on the morning of 12th of October 1940 & was shot down & killed. The aircraft crashed at Courseham Farm near Cranbrook. John was killed while serving with 145 Squadron & his body was recovered from the wreckage, brought back to the Island & buried beneath a Private Memorial.

John is also remembered on the Newport Borough War Memorial.

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Leonard Douglas

WARD

Gunner

219 Battery 57 Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment

Royal Artillery

Leonard was born 1918 in Newport to Ernest Frank & Mabel Annie (nee REYNOLDS) WARD of 4 Brooklyn Cottages, Gunville, Carisbrooke.

Leonard was Killed in Action during an enemy air raid in Gosport on the 18th of April 1941. His body was returned home for burial. His brother Percy was also Killed in Action, in Italy on the 30th of August 1944.

Leonard is also remembered on the Carisbrooke War Memorial.

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Robert John

WENDES

Warrant Officer (Navigator)

109 Squadron

Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve

Robert was born 1921 in Newport to Samson & Blanche Ethel May (nee PARSONS) WENDES.

Robert was killed on the 16th of November 1944, aged 23. His Mosquito aircraft took off on a Day Mission to mark targets over Aachen & the Rhine. On return to base, they encountered extremely poor visibility. The pilot decided to make an SBA landing. As he approached the runway, he could be seen lifting sharply so as not to fly into the HT cables. The pilot lost control while avoiding the HT cables on the SBA landing. The aircraft stopped & turned to the ground at 1525 near RAF Little Staughton. Both crew were lost.

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Ernest James

WHITE

Serjeant

2nd Battalion

Worcestershire Regiment

Ernest was born 1896 in Newport to Samuel & Alice Mary (nee BULL) WHITE & lived at 8 Field Place in Newport.

Ernest died on the 8th of March 1918 on D2 Ward, Fulham Military Hospital as the result of wounds received in France on the 16th of August 1917. Ernest had joined the Worcestershire Regiment at Parkhurst in 1911, proceeded to France in August, 1914, & was wounded there in the following July. After serving in Gallipoli & Egypt he returned to France in March, 1916. Ernest was returned home to the Island & buried beneath a Private Memorial.

Ernest is also remembered on the Newport Borough War Memorial.

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Albert Edward

WILTON

Private

Depot Isle of Wight Rifles

Hampshire Regiment

Albert was born 1890 in Carisbrooke to Edward James & Minnie (nee BARTON) WILTON of 22 Cavendish Place, Newport.

Albert died on the 23rd of March 1918 from wounds received at Gallipoli, aged 27, at Stanswood Auxiliary Red Cross Hospital, Fawley, near Southampton. He was laid to rest beneath a Private Memorial.

Albert is also remembered on the Newport Borough & IW Rifles War Memorials.

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George Henry

WOODMORE

Civilian War Dead

National Role of Honour

Although not classed as a 'War Grave', George is still recorded by the Commonweath War Graves Commission as 'Civilian War Dead' as he died as a result of enemy action during World War 2.

George was born on the 25th March 1893 in Newport to William & Mercy Fanny (nee JONES) WOODMORE. He married Gertrude Elsie TOOGOOD in 1914 at St. John's Church & lived at 3 St. John's Road, in Newport. Frederick was a member of the Fire Guard Service.

On the night of the 25th of June 1944, a V1 Flying-bomb landed on Carisbrooke Road; the national policy was a total news black-out for V1 ‘hits’ & casualties, thus newspaper reports make no mention of how George died, aged 51.

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War gravestones in Parkhurst Military Cemetery on the Isle of Wight.

Parkhurst Military Cemetery

Location

Construction of the barracks, which were originally named Parkhurst Barracks after the forest where they were located, was completed in September 1798. Shortly after completion they were renamed "Albany Barracks" after Prince Frederick, Duke of York & Albany, who had been Commander-in-Chief of the Forces. By 1807 they were occupied by the 29th (Worcestershire) Regiment of Foot preparing for action in the Peninsular War. In 1859 the Isle of Wight Rifles was raised as a defence force for the Island & stationed at the barracks.

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The Parkhurst Military Cemetery, on Forest Road, was established in the 1840's, replacing an older cemetery which has since been developed.

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The cemetery serviced the families & servicemen of the Parkhurst Barracks (later Albany Barracks) & Military Hospital.
The cemetery includes a 'Cross of Sacrifice', designed by Sir Reginald BLOMFIELD, as it has over 40 War Graves.

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During WW2 a number of Germany servicemen (50) (mainly crashed aircrew) were buried in the cemetery; their bodies were exhumed & re-interred at the Cannock Chase German Military Cemetery in the early 1960s. This included the body of Major General Dr Hans Volkmar FISSER of the German Air Force who was shot down over the Island on 12 August 1940 in a Junkers 88. He was a doctor of Political Science. He is buried with Sgt Jakob BIRNDORFER an ME109 pilot also relocated from Parkhurst.

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After the closure of the barracks in the early 1960's, the cemetery remains part of the Ministry of Defence (MOD) Estate managed by the Joint Casualty & Compassionate Centre (JCC) at Ijim Barracks, Gloucester although the CWGC monitors the War Graves, the MOD is responsible for its general upkeep

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Leslie Charles

ANDERSON

Gunner

345 Battery, 110 Heavy Anti Aircraft

Royal Artillery

Leslie was born on the 6th of June 1904 in Southwark, London to Charles Henry & Rosa Sophia (nee BRISTOW) ANDERSON. 1932 in Southwark Leslie married Irene Gladys BENN, who was living in Brixton, London around the time of Leslie's death.

Leslie died at 38 on the 6th of October 1942, on the Island, from causes unknown.

Leslie was laid to rest beneath a Commission Headstone alongside 88 First & Second World War casualties.

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Frederick

ANSELL

Serjeant

87 Light Anti Aircraft Battery

Royal Artillery

Frederick was born 1896 in Freshwater & was the adopted son of Samuel & Mary LYNCH. Birth mother was Mrs DRAPER, living in Horndean, Hampshire at time of Frederick's death. In 1901 the Frederick was living at 5 Tichborne Terrace, Freshwater, by 1921 at Queens Road, Pound Green, Freshwater, & by 1938 at Homedale, Blackbridge Road, Freshwater.

Frederick died at 45 on the 14th of April 1941, on the Island, from causes unknown.

Frederick is also remembered on the Freshwater War Memorial.

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Arthur Sidney

ASHMAN

Private

3rd Battalion

Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry

Arthur was born 1885 in Richmond, Surrey to James Lewis & Emma (nee ANDREWS) ASHMAN of Richmond, Surrey.

Arthur, aged 34, died on the 20th of March 1918 on the Island. Arthur is buried in Parkhurst Military Cemetery, & rests beneath a Commission Headstone alongside 88 First & Second World War casualties.

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Arthur Howard

BEVAN

Fusilier

2nd Battalion City of London Regiment

Royal Fusiliers

Arthur was born 1917 in Camberwell, London to Howard Joseph Charles & Charlotte Annie (nee MORGAN) BEVAN of Camberwell, London.

Arthur died, aged 23, on the 6th of September 1940 on the Island. Arthur is buried in Parkhurst Military Cemetery alongside 88 First & Second World War casualties.

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Walter Harold

BLAKE

Private

3rd Battalion

Royal Warwickshire Regiment

Walter was born 1886 in Alcester, Warwickshire. Walter was married to H E A BLAKE of Ardens, Grafton, Alcester in Warwickshire.

Walter died, aged 29, on the 1st of July 1915. Walter is buried in Parkhurst Military Cemetery beneath a Commission Headstone alongside 88 First & Second World War casualties.

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Arthur William

BROWN

Gunner

527 Coast Regiment

Royal Artillery

Arthur was born in 1908 to Walter F & Annie C BROWN. He was married to Frances E BROWN of Hounslow, East Midlands.

Arthur died, aged 33, on the 17th of May 1941 on the Island. Arthur is buried in Parkhurst Military Cemetery, beneath a Commission Headstone, alongside 88 First and Second World War casualties.

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John Herbert Wellington

BUCKLEY

Captain - Mentioned in Despatches

Anti Aircraft Brigade

Royal Garison Artillery

John was born in 1898 to Major & Mrs BUCKLEY of West Side, Clapham Common, London.

John had been previously wounded in 1917 at Nieuport, Belgium. John died, aged 21, on the 5th of March 1919 at Parkhurst Military Hospital from 'sickness'. John is buried in Parkhurst Military Cemetery, beneath a Commission Headstone, alongside 88 First & Second World War casualties.

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Alfred

COLDICOTT

Private

4th Battalion

Royal Warwickshire Regiment

Alfred was born in 1894 in Pershore, Worcestershire to Alfred & Jane COLDICOTT of Broad Street, Pershore, Worcestershire.

Evesham Journal 13th March 1915 reported "We regret to record the death of Pte. Alfred Caldicott, the third son of Mr & Mrs A Coldicott of Broad Street, Pershore which occurred on Saturday last at Cowes, Isle of Wight. Pte. Coldicott was twenty years of age, joined the Army some years ago but left the service on account of heart trouble. On the outbreak of war however, he re-joined his old regiment the 4th Warwickshire’s and was stationed with them at Warwick until his regiment was moved to the Isle of Wight. The first intimation the bereaved parents received that their son was took ill was by wire on Saturday and Mrs Caldicott at once took the train to Cowes. She was, however, too late to see her son alive. The funeral took place at Cowes on Tuesday afternoon. Pte. Caldicott’s early death is greatly deplored by his many friends while deep sympathy is expressed for his parents and relatives. Pte. Caldicott’s younger brother is a bugler in the 1st Reserves Worcester Yeomanry and is at present stationed at Worcester.”

Alfred died on the 6th of March 1915 aged 19. Alfred is buried in Parkhurst Military Cemetery beneath a Commission Headstone alongside 88 First & Second World War casualties.

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William George

COLEGATE

Private

3rd Battalion

Royal Warwickshire Regiment

William died on the 28th of April 1916 & is buried in Parkhurst Military Cemetery beneath a Commission Headstone alongside 88 First & Second World War casualties.

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John

COLEMAN

Private

3rd Battalion

Royal Warwickshire Regiment

John was born 1890 in Walsall, Staffordshire to Samuel James & Mary Ann COLEMAN of 2 Back, 48 Devonshire Street, Birmingham.

John, aged 25, took his own life, by shooting, on the 15th of October 1915. At inquest, The Coroner, in summing up, said the deceased had not been away from home before, and was evidently very sensitive. The jury found that deceased
committed suicide whilst temporarily insane.

John is buried in Parkhurst Military Cemetery beneath a Commission Headstone alongside 88 First & Second World War casualties.

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Ralph Allan

COOPER

Private

Hampshire Regiment

Ralph was born in Southampton, Hampshire.

Ralph died from Head Injuries in a road traffic collision, along Forest Road in Newport, on the 19th of January 1940.

Ralph is buried in Parkhurst Military Cemetery beneath a Commission Headstone alongside 88 First & Second World War casualties.

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William

CORRIGAN

Private

3rd Battalion

Royal Warwickshire Regiment

William was born 1890 in Birmingham to Mrs Agnes STEVENS of 11 Back, Cromwell Street, Bloomsbury, Birmingham.

William died, aged 26, on the 20th of April 1916 on the Island. William is buried in Parkhurst Military Cemetery beneath a Commission Headstone alongside 88 First & Second World War casualties.

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Arthur Charles

COX

Flight Sergeant

434 Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force

RAF Volunteer Reserve

Arthur was born 1920 in Richmond Surrey to William James & Edith Annie (nee SHARP) COX of Barnes, Surrey. Arthur was a crew member of a Handley Page Halifax MK V (DK250 IP-W) aircraft which took off at 1750 on the 5th of October 1943 from RAF Thelthorpe, North Yorkshire on Operations over Frankfurt, but crashed into the English Channel. Three crewmen whose bodies were not found are commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial, while others are buried at Parkhurst, Chichester & Newport in Monmouthshire.

Arthur, aged 23 was recovered & buried at Parkhurst Military Cemetery beneath a Commission Headstone. He rests alongside 88 First & Second World War casualties.

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Albany Edward

CREES

Private

Royal Malitia Island of Jersey

11th Bn Hampshire Regt.

Albany was born 1886 in Jersey to Frank Edward & Rebecca CREES & married to Ada Emma CREES. In 1911 Albany was living at 2 Hazel Villas, St John Road, St Helier, in Jersey.

In World War II, the Island was demilitarised, 11 officers & 193 men of the militia left on the SS Hodder to England & arrived in Southampton on the 21st of June 1940, where they formed the nucleus of the 11th (Royal Militia Island of Jersey) Battalion, The Hants Regiment. It was a training battalion, based in the UK throughout the war until it was disbanded in 1946. Because the National Service Act did not apply in the Channel Islands, the Royal Militia of the Island of Jersey went into suspended animation (sc. it existed on paper, but had no personnel) until it was formally disbanded, along with the other British Militia regiments, in 1953.

Albany had served in WWI as Private A.E. CREES 53052 Lancashire Fusiliers. Albany died on the 8th of July 1940, aged 54, on the Island & is buried at Parkhurst Military Cemetery. He rests beneath a Commission Headstone alongside 88 First & Second World War casualties.

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Rober Alexander

CUMMING

Lieutenant (Pilot)

229 Sqn. Royal Air Force

South African Air Force

Robert was born in 1922 to Gerald G & Dora E CUMMING of East London, Cape Province, South Africa.

Robert served with 229 Sqn Royal Air Force, based at RAF Detling, Kent, flying Supermarine Spitfire Mk. IX aircraft, providing cover to day bombers in raids during the invasion period, & also over the beaches to assist the invading forces. On the 11th of June 1944 Robert, aged 22, Spitfire MJ219, & his fellow pilot Flight Lieutenant George MAINS flying Spitfire BS167 are believed to have flown into the cliffs at Freshwater in heavy fog. George MAINS is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

Robert's body was recovered & buried at Parkhurst Military Cemetery beneath a Commission Headstone alongside 88 First & Second World War casualties.

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Thomas

DALTON

Gunner

Royal Garrison Artillery

Thomas was born in 1895 to Thomas DALTON of Ballynacargy, County Westmeath, Ireland.

Thomas died on the Island on the 31st of October 1918, aged 23. Thomas is buried in Parkhurst Military Cemetery beneath a Commission Headstone alongside 88 First & Second World War casualties.

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William James

DAVIDSON

Lance Bombardier

Anti Aircraft Reserve Brigade

Royal Garrison Artillery

William was born in 1892 to Thomas & Elizabeth DAVIDSON.

William died on the Island on the 3rd of December 1919, aged 27 & buried in Parkhurst Military Cememtery. William rests beneath a Commission Headstone alongside 88 First & Second World War casualties.

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John

DAVIES

Private

3rd Battalion

Royal Warwickshire Regiment

John was born in 1870 to John & Mary DAVIES of Old Hill, Staffordshire & married Hannah DAVIES of 32 Sunnyside, Stockingford, Nuneaton.

John died at the Parkhurst Military Hospital on the 11th of November 1914, aged 44. John died from a stroke that occured whilst out on a march. He is buried in Parkhurst Military Cemetery beneath a Commission Headstone alongside 88 First & Second World War casualties.

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James

DAWSON

Marine

2nd Battalion

Royal Marines

James was born on the 16th of October 1920 in Banchory, Aberdeenshire to Walter & Mary Ann DAWSON of Sauchen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

James, aged 20, was killed during a German air raid on the 4th of February 1942 at 'Hazelwood' in Ryde.

James is buried in Parkhurst Military Cemetery beneath a Commission Headstone alongside 88 First & Second World War casualties.

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Frederick Maitland

EAGAR

Lieutenant Colonel

King's Shropshire Light Infantry

Frederick was born 1895 in Tralee, County Kerry in Ireland to William J A & Ida Jane EAGAR. He married Nancy Woodbine PARISH of Kingsland, Shrewsbury, Shropshire.

Frederick died from heart failure at Parkhurst on the 30th of June 1943, aged 48. Frederick is buried in Parkhurst Military Cemetery beneath a Commission Headstone alongside 88 First & Second World War casualties.

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Charles Edward

EASINGWOOD

Petty Officer Sick Berth Attendant

HMS Victory

Royal Navy

Charles was born on the 5th of February 1893 in Sidmouth, Devon to Stephen Edward & Emily (nee HAMSON) EASINGWOOD. In 1918 in Wandsworth, London he married Bertha May DARLING & they lived at Uplands, Forest Road, Newport.

Charles had previously worked as a hospital officer at Parkhurst Prison before being recalled to the Royal Navy, where he was a member of the Royal Naval Hospital Staff in Gosport.

Charles was home on leave, when he died suddenly, on the 29th of February 1944 aged 51. Charles is buried in Parkhurst Military Cemetery beneath a Commission Headstone alongside 88 First & Second World War casualties.

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John

EDGE

Pivate

3rd Battalion

Royal Warwickshire Regiment

John was born 1867 in Ashted, Birmingham. In 1888 at Aston, Birmingham he was married to Elizabeth YATES, & they lived at 237 Windsor Street, Aston, Birmingham.

John died on the 22nd of June 1916, aged 47, on the Island & is buried in Parkhurst Military Cemetery. John rests beneath a Commission Headstone alongside 88 First & Second World War casualties.

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Frederick

FIFIELD

Private

3rd Battalion

Hampshire Regiment

Frederick was born 1872 in Holloway, London. In 1911 in Edmonton, London Frederick married Mary Margaret ALLAN & they lived at 31 Cranbrook Park, Wood Green, London.

Frederick, aged 42, died at Parkhurst Military Hospital on the 13th of December 1914, from injuries received, as a result of intervening in a brawl between two soldiers of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment. His assailant, Thomas William EDGAR was found guily of manslaughter & sentenced to four months inprisonment with hard labour.

On release from prison EDGAR returned to the Army & was later killed in Iraq.

Frederick is buried in Parkhurst Military Cemetery beneath a Commission Headstone alongside 88 First & Second World War casualties.

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Freeman Oscar

FLOOD

Gunner

322 Seige Battery

Royal Garison Artillery

Freeman was born 1891 in Dublin, Ireland to Myles Lawrence Victor & Emily Treeander (nee SPRAKE) FLOOD. In 1901 the family lived at 16 Hunnyhill in Newport & by 1911 Freeman resided at 11 Cross Street, also in Newport. He married Eliza WHYMARKE.

Freeman died on the 10th of February 1917 at Frensham Military Hospital, Farnham in Surrey. He died from pneumonia aged 26 & was brought back to the Island for burial at Parkhurst Military Cemetery.

Freeman rests beneath a Commission Headstone alongside 88 First & Second World War casualties.

Freeman is also remembered on the County & Newport Borough War Memorials.

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Albert Edward

FORD

Gunner

1st/5th Hampshire Howitzer Battery

Royal Field Artillery

Albert was born 1892 in Porchfield to Herbert & Martha (HARLEY) FORD. In 1911 the family were living at 2 Parkhurst View, Northwood.

Aged 23, Albert died from malaria on the 8th of December 1915, contracted whilst in Mesopotamia. Albert was buried at Parkhurst Military Cemetery beneath a Commission Headstone & rests alongside 88 First & Second World War casualties.

Albert is also remembered on the County, Northwood & Porchfield War Memorials.

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Tom Dundridge

FORD

Staff Serjeant

3rd Officer Cadet Battalion

Army Veterinary Corps

Tom was born 1886 in Bermondsey, London to Thomas Edward & Helena (nee WILSON) FORD of 6 Beaumont Road, Hornsey Rise, London.

Tom died from pneumonia, aged 32 on the 2nd of November 1918 at Parkhurst Military Hospital, whilst attending officer training. Tom is buried in Parkhurst Military Cemetery, beneath a Commission Headstone alongside 88 First & Second World War casualties.

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George Alexander

FORREST

Fitter Corporal

Anti Aircraft Reserve Brigade

Royal Garrison Artillery

George was born 1893 in West Croydon, Surrey to Janet (nee GRIEVE) FORREST of 3 Stuart Avenue, Scotstoun, Glasgow & the late Robert FORREST.

George died on the 23rd of October 1918, aged 24, on the Island. George is buried in the Parkhurst Military Cemetery beneath a Commission Headstone together with 88 First & Second World War casualties.

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William Robert

GARNER

Gunner

34th Company

Royal Field Artillery

William was born 1893 in Wandsworth, London.

William died on the 2nd of December 1914 in Parkhurst, aged 22. William was buried in Parkhurst Military Cemetery beneath a Commission Headstone & rests alongside 88 First & Second World War casualties.

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Henry

GEDDES

Gunner

Anti Aircraft Reserve Brigade

Royal Garrison Artillery

Henry was born in 1896 to Henry & Mary GEDDES of 146 West Graham Street, Glasgow.

Henry was formerly part of 3rd Lowland Brigade, Royal Field Artillery. Henry died from influenza, aged 22, on the Island on the 27th of October 1918. Henry is buried in Parkhurst Military Cemetery alongside 88 First & Second World War casualties.

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Robert Vallance

GOODDEN

Gunner

Anti-Aircraft Depot

Royal Garrison Artillery

Robert was born 1886 in Brighton, Sussex to Robert Albert & Mary Elizabeth (nee VALLANCE) GOODDEN. In 1907 in Ricmond, Surrey Robert married Amy SAXBY, & they lived at 18 Milford Road, Twickenhan, Middlesex.

Robert, aged 34, died on the Island on the 5th of July 1920. Robert is buried beneath a Commission Headstone alongside 88 First & Second World War casualties.

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Harry William

GUINAN

Marine

40 Commando

Royal Marines

Harry was born 1920 in St. Pancras, London to Christopher & Lilian (nee MUNTING) GUINAN. In 1942 in Ilford, Essex Harry married Rosina Lilly MUNTING.

Harry Died from Wounds on the 24th of April 1943 at Parkhurst Military Hospital. Wounds he received during the German air raid on Ryde on the 4th February 1943.

Harry is buried in Parkhurst Military Cemetery beneath a Commission Headstone alongside 88 First & Second World War Headstones.

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William

HARGEST

Private

3rd Battalion

Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry

William was born 1866 in Talgarth, Breconshire to John & Ann HARGEST.

William had seen previous service in the Army having served on the North West Frontier of India 1897 - 1898.

William died from heart failure on the 15th of December 1915, aged 49, on the Island. William is buried in Parkhurst Military Cemetery beneath a Commission Headstone alongside 88 First & Second World War casualties.

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Douglas William John

HARMER

Fusilier

2nd Battalion City of London Regiment

Royal Fusiliers

Douglas (Billy) was born on the 27th of February 1919 in Heston, Middlesex to William & Lydia Mary (nee WINGROVE) HARMER of 44 Church Road, Heston, Middlesex.

Douglas, aged 21, was killed during a German air raid on the Island at 2150 on the 6th of June 1940.

Douglas is buried in Parkhurst Military Cemetery beneath a Commission Headstone alongside 88 First & Second World War casualties.

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Henry Thomas

HEMMING

Private

3rd Battalion

Royal Warwickshire Regiment

Henry was born on the 16th of February 1884 at Main Street, Chipping Norton in Oxfordshire to Charles & Isabella (nee HEWLETT) HEMMING. On the 28th of December 1907 Henry married Florence WESLEY at St. Saviour's Church in Leicester. For a time the couple lived in Milton, Buckinghamshire but around the time of Henry's death they were living at 43 Horsebridge Hill in Parkhurst.

Henry died on the 15th of December 1916, aged 32, at Parkhurst Military Hospital from pneumonia.

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William

HENLEY

Gunner

32nd Company

Royal Garrison Artillery

William was born 1888 in Greenock, Scotland & was married to Mary HENLEY who later remarried & became Mary MCGHEE. Mary was living at 1 Hunter's Place, Greenock Scotland around the time of William's death on the 11th of February 1917, aged 29, at the Parkhurst Military Hospital.

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George Albert

HENTY

Lance Corporal

3rd Battalion

Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry

George was born 1886 in New Cross, Kent to Daniel Henry & Eliza Jane (nee THOMAS) HENTY who were living at 26 King Arthur Street, Camberwell in London around the time of George's death.

George was a regular soldier having been stationed in Gravesend, Kent in 1911. George died, aged 30, at Parkhurst on the 1st of October 1915. He rests at Parkhurst Military Cemetery beneath a Private Memorial.

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John Treddis

HILTON

Driver

467 Fast Launch Company

Royal Army Service Corps.

John was born 1914 in Prestwick, Lancashire to Joseph & Martha (nee FITTON) HILTON. In 1939 John married Florence Mary SMETHURST in Salford, Lancashire & they lived at 18 Dixon Street, Higher Broughton in Salford. Before the outbreak of War John was a Salford bus driver

On his way to the mainland for demobilisation, the lorry John was traveling in was involved in a road traffic collision, in thick fog, along Fairlee Road in Newport with another Army lorry. John was badly injured & taken to the Parkhurst Military Hospital where he died, aged 31, on the 21st of January 1946.

John rests beneath a Commission Headstone here at Parkhurst Millitary Cemetery alongside 88 First & Second World War casualties. He left behind his wife & two small children.

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Robert Henry

HOGGARTH

Private

3rd Battalion

Royal Warwickshire Regiment

Robert was born 1879 in Barrow-in-Furness, Lancashire. Having returned from action at the front, Robert died at Parkhurst on the 7th of March 1915.

Robert was buried at Parkhurst Military Cemetery & rests beneath a Commission Headstone alongside 88 First & Second World War comrades.

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Thomas Arthur

HOLMES

Serjeant

33 Company

Royal Garrison Artillery

Thomas was born 1876 in Woolwich, London. He was married to A CROFT (formerly HOLMES nee GEARING) who was living at 49 Hill Street in Woolwich around the time of Thomas' death.

Thomas was a career soldier having been awarded the Army Long Service & Good Conduct Medal, with the 1891 census putting his at Woolwich Barracks as a boy soldier.

Thomas died on the 13th of October 1915 at Parkhurst from an unspecified cause. He is buried at Parkhurst Military Cemetery & rests beneath a Commission Headstone alongside 88 First & Second World War comrades.

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Joseph

HUGHES

Private

4th Battalion

Royal Warwickshire Regiment

Joseph was born in Dudley, Worcestershire & married to Mary BATTLE & had three children; Joseph, Lily & Rose.

Unfortunately nothing else is known about Joseph, other than he died here on the Island on the 13th of May 1915 & is buried in Parkhurst Military Cemetery resting beneath a Commission Headstone alongside 88 First & Second World War comrades.

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Alan Robert (Bob)

IRON

Second Lieutenant

19th Battalion

Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment)

Bob was born 1910 in Yarmouth to Herbert & Mary (nee NICHOLSON) IRON who were living in Ilford Essex around the time of his death.

Bob died on the 11th of March 1941, aged 30, his place of death being registered as Ventnor. Bob is buried in Parkhurst Military Cemetery beneath a Commission Headstone alongside 88 First & Second World War comrades.

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William Herman

JENKINS

Gunner

5th Canadian Division Ammunition Column

Canadian Field Artillery

William was born on the 9th of September 1895 in New Glascow, Nova Scotia to John & Fannie JENKINS who were still living in New Glascow around the time of William's death.

William died on the 6th of July 1917, aged 22, & is buried in Parkhurst Military Cemetery beneath a Commission Headstone alongside 88 First & Second World War Comrades.

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Frank

JEYES

Private

3rd Battalion

Royal Warwickshire Regment

Frank was born 1900 in Aston, Birmingham to Harry & Lavinia (nee BROTHERHOOD) JEYES of 32 Fifth Avenue, Small Heath in Birmingham.

At the age of 17, Frank took his own life, whilst of 'unsound mind', on the 16th of February 1917. He rests beneath a Commission Headstone at Parkhurst Military Cemetery alongside 88 First & Second World War comrades.

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Charles Frederick

JUDE

Marine

2nd Battalion

Royal Marines

Charles was born on the 1st of May 1919 in Edmonton, London to Charles & Lilian May JUDE. He was married to Elizabeth ARNOLD of Lauder in Berwickshire.

Charles, aged 23, was killed during a German air raid on Ryde on the 4th of February 1943. Charles & other marines were being accomodated at 'Hazelwood' when it recieved a direct hit during the raid. The blast also took the lives of three other Royal Marines.

The 2nd Battalion later became 43 Commando Royal Marines.

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George Charles

KEARLEY

Private

3rd/8th Battalion Isle of Wight Rifles

Hampshire Regimnt

George was born 1881 in Newport to Charles & Clara Jane (nee WILLCOCKS) KEARLEY who were living at 5 Yarborough Terrace in East Cowes around the time of George's death. At one time the family lived at 11 Holyrood Street & Lugley Street, both in Newport.

George took his own life by hanging, whilst of unsound mind, at Parkhurst Barracks on the 1st of February 1916, aged 34. George was thought to be depressed at the prospect of an impending medical discharge from the Regiment.

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Frederick William

KETHRO

Serjeant

3rd Battalion

Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry

Frederick was born 1881 in Bristol, Gloucestershire to William George & Mary Ann KETHRO. In 1891 the family lived in the High Street, St. George, Barton Regis in Gloucestershire & by 1901 at 40 Chelsea Park in Bristol. At St. Blasius Church in Shanklin Frederick married Minnie Ada COLEMAN in 1916 with Minnie living at 1 Oatlands, Albert Road in Shanklin around the time of Frederick's death.

Frederick died on the 3rd of November 1918, aged 30, here on the Island & was buried at Parkhurst Military Cemetery. He now rests beneath a Commission Headstone alongside 88 First & Second World War comrades.

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Cecil Desmond

LEITCH

Pilot Officer

175 Squadron

Royal Canadian Air Force

Cecil was born in 1922, the son of Gordon & Mabel LEITCH of Pembroke, Ontario in Canada & the brother of Lola.

Cecil served with 175 Squadron Royal Air Force, based at RAF Holmesley South, New Forrest, equipped with Hawker Typhoon aircraft. His aircraft, Typhoon Mk.1b MN481, developed engine problems over the Normandy coast on the 15th of June 1944. Cecil was forced to bail out into the English Channel off the IW, but he did not survive.

Cecil was recovered from the sea & brought to Parkhurst Military Cemetery for burial. He rests beneath a Commission Headstone alongside 88 First & Second World War comrades.

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Michael

LYNCH

Sailor

SS British Renown (London)

Merchant Navy

Michael was born in 1927, the son of Richard & Catherine LYNCH of Youghal, County Cork in the Irish Republic.

Michael served aboard the British Motor Tanker SS British Renown & died, aged 17, on the 24th of June 1944. He was brought to the Parkhurst Military Cemetery for burial & rests beneath a Commission Headstone alongside 88 First & Second World War comrades.

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Francis

MASKELL

Private

3rd Battalion

Royal Warwickshire Regiment

Francis was born 1888 in Fulham, London & married Mary Ann Rose PODMORE in 1908 in Uxbridge, Middlesex. Mary was living at 17 Southbrook Street, Goldhawk Road, Shepherd's Bush in London around the time of Francis' death.

In 1901 Francis was a juvenile offender at the Industrial School, Ashford, Staines in Middlesex. After the outbreak of war Francis joined the Warwickshire Regiment & was serving at Parkhurst when he died on the 5th of June 1915, aged 27. He was buried at Parkhurst Military Cemetery & rests beneath a Commission Headstone alongside 88 First & Second World War comrades.

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Peter

McHENRY

Gunner

527 Coast Regiment

Royal Artillery

Peter was born in 1919 & a regular soldier from Haselmere in Hampshire.

Peter died on the 21st of November 1942, aged 23, at the Royal County Hospital in Ryde from gun shot wounds he recieved after breaking arrest.

At Inquest there was some critisim regarding poor supervision from his escort & the manner in which the search party was quick to open fire. A verdict of death by misadventure was returned at the Inquest held in Ryde.

Peter was buried at the Parkhurst Military Cemetery & he rests beneath a Commission Headstone alongside 88 First & second World War comrades.

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William Charles

MEAGER

Gunner

32nd Company

Royal Garrison Artillery

William was born 1881 in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire to William & Annie MEAGER of Wing, Leighton Buzzard. In 1903 in Windsor he married Ada Alice BARGH who was living at 26 Waterloo Road, Linslade in Leighton Buzzard around the time of William's death.

William died, aged 36, at the Bembridge Granite Fort on the 24th of April 1916. He was brought to Parkhurst Military Cemetery for burial & rests beneath a Commission Headstone alongside 88 First & Second World War comrades.

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John

MENCE

Private

3rd Battalion

Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry

John was born 1891 in Wellesbourne, Warwick to John & Annie MENCE of Wellesbourne.

John died on the 17th of June 1915 here on the Island & was buried at Parkhurst Military Cemetery & rests beneath a Commission Headstone alongside 88 of his First & Second World War comrades.

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John Thomas

MILLARD

Private

3rd Battalion

Royal Warwickshire Regiment

John was born 1877 in Heath Town, Staffordshire & married Frances Maria BOULTON in 1915 Aston, Warwickshire. Frances was living at 7 Bearkley Square, Coventry Road, Small Heath in Birmingham around the time of John's death.

John had previously served in the Somerset Light Infantry with the Service Number 24289 before enlisting in the Warwickshire Regiment. John died at the Parkhurst Military Hospital, aged 40, on the 9th of February 1917. He rests at Parkhurst Military Cemetery beneath a Commission Headstone alongside 88 of his First & Second World War comrades.

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Robert Henry

NIBLETT

Private

7th Supernumery Corps

Hampshire Regiment

Robert was born 1870 in the Parish of Whippingham to Elizabeth Ann NIBLETT. In 1881 the family lived at 17 Upper Field Place in Carisbrooke & in 1891 at 13 Chain Lane in Newport. He married Annie COTTON in 1903 at the Newport Registry Office & the couple lived at 19 Crocker Street in Newport.

Robert was taken ill, whilst on leave, & admitted to the Parkhurst Military Hospital where he died, shortly after admission, on the 8th of January 1915 aged 45. Robert was buried at Parkhurst Military Cemetery & rests beneath a Commission Headstone alongside 88 of his First & Second World War comrades.

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William Vandaleur

OWEN

Second Lieutenant

3rd Battalion

Royal Scots

William was born 1888 in Gibraltar to Major RE OWEN late of the 69th Regiment. In 1911 William was living at 16 Marlborough Grove, Birkenhead in Cheshire.

William died at the Parkhurst Military Hospital of complications from influenzer on the 12th of November 1918, aged 29. William was buried in the Parkhurst Military Cemetery & rests beneath a Private Memorial alongside 88 of his First & Second World War comrades.

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Robert Longworth

PARSONS

Lance Corporal

4th Battalion

Royal Fusiliers

Robert was born 1880 in Moate, County Westmeath to Robert & Greta PARSONS.

Robert died rather suddendly at Parkhurst Barracks on the 11th of August 1914, aged 33. He had just returned from a route march when he had an epileptic seizure from which he did not recover. Robert was buried in Parkhurst Military Cemetery beneath a Commission Headstone alongside 88 of his First & Second World War comrades.

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Owen Thomas

PECKHAM

Gunner

32nd Company

Royal Garrison Artillery

Owen was born 1869 in Stockport, Cheshire to Henry & Charlotte Miriam (nee COWARD) PECKHAM who were living at 21 Amoy Street, Southampton in Hampshire around the time of Owen's death.

Owen died of 'sickness', aged 49, on the Island on the 29th of April 1918. He was buried at Parkhurst Military Cemetery, beneath a Commission Headstone, alongside 88 of his First & Second World War comrades.

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Edward Henry

POPE

Serjeant

Depot

Northamptonshire Regiment

Edward was born 1893 in Lambeth, London to Edward James & Frances Elizabeth (nee WILKES) POPE who were living at 132 Upper Elm Park Road, Reading in Berkshire around the time of Edward's death.

Edward died from pneumonia on the 6th of November 1918, whilst a member of the 3rd Officers Cadet Battalion at Parkhurst Barracks. Edward was buried at Parkhurst Military Cemetery & rests beneath a Commission Headstone alongside 88 of his First & Second World War comrades.

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Arthur Henry

POTKINS

Private

3rd Battalion

Royal Warwickshire Regiment

Arthur was born around 1880 / 1882 in Deptford, Kent.

Arthur was found deceased, on the 16th of October 1915, in the highway on Horsebridge Hill in Newport. An Inquest was held & it was determined that he had left the Stagg Inn intoxicated late on the 15th of October & fell into a ditch alongside the road where he was found the next morning by a civilian on his way to work.

The Inquest verdict was 'accidental death by suffocation'. Arthur was buried at Parkhurst Military Cemetery & rests beneath a Commission Headstone alongside 88 of his First & Second World War comrades.

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Sydney Thomas

PRIVETT

Serjeant

3rd Battalion

Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry

Sydney was born 1886 in Southwark, London to Thomas & Alice (nee PAYNE) PRIVETT. In 1908 in Southwark, he married Lilian Alice BONSON, who was living at 78 Faraday Street, Walworth in London around the time of Sidney's death.

Sydney died, aged 32, on the 22nd of September 1918 & was buried at Parkhurst Military Cemetery. Sydney rests beneath a Commission Headstone alongside 88 of his First & Second World War comrades.

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Ernest

RAPSON

Private

3rd Battalion

Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry

Ernest was born 1898 in Gwinear in Cornwall to Henry & Elizabeth (nee PROUT) RAPSON who were living in Wheal Mary, Leedstown, Hayle in Cornwall around the time of Ernest's death.

Ernest died on the Island on the 28th of April 1917, aged 19 & buried at Parkhurst Military Cemetery. Ernest rests alongside 88 of his First & Second World War comrades.

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George Ernest

RENDLE

Pilot Officer

181 Squadron RAF Hurn, Bournemouth

Royal Australian Air Force

George was born 1920 in Bradford, Yorkshire to Thomas & Francis RENDLE who were living in West Geelong, Victoria in Australia around the time of George's death.

George served with 181 Squadron Royal Air Force at Hurn in Dorset, equipped with Hawker Typhoon aircraft on close bombing & rocket missions in support of the invasion forces on the Normandy beaches. George was flying Typhoon Mk. 1b JR244, & was 15 minutes from the UK when his engine cut out & he crashed into the English Channel off the IW. George bailed out but his body was recovered 45 minutes later by a Walrus air-sea rescue aircraft on the 7th of June 1944.

George's body was buried in Parkhurst Military Cemetery & he rests beneath a Commission Headstone alongside 88 of his First & Second World War comrades.

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Willie

ROBERTSON

Private

3rd Battalion

Royal Warwicksire Regiment

Willie was a native of Birmingham & in 1910, in Birmingham, he married Leah MILLICHAMP & they lived at 1 Back, 95 Ickmild Square, Ladywood in Birmingham.

Willie died on the 5th of September 1914, aged 27, from a perforated ulcer at the Parkhurst Military Hospital. Willie was buried in the Parkhurst Military Cemetery & rests beneath a Commission Headstone alongside 88 of his First & Second World War comrades.

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Ernest

SAINT

Lance Corporal

5th Officers Cadet Battalion

Royal Fusiliers

Ernest was born 1892 in Kensington, London to George & Annie (nee WISH) SAINT who were living at 25A Edwardes Square, Kensington.

Ernest was undergoing officer training at Parkhurst when he died on the 12th of November 1918, aged 26. He was buried at Parkhurst Military Cemetery & rests beneath a Commission Headstone alongside 88 of his First & Second World War Comrades.

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William Alfred Ronald

SANDOVER

Captain

183 Field Regiment

Royal Artillery

William was born 1909 in Richmond, Surrey to William Lladais & Florence Emily (nee ALDIN) SANDOVER. In 1935 he married Kathleen Mary MORGAN who was living in West Kensington, London around the time of William's death.

William Died of Wounds received from a German Air Raid on his camp in Brighstone on the 17th of April 1942, aged 33. He was killed with another officer & they were both buried in Parkhurst Military Cemetery. William rests beneath a Commission Headstone alongside 88 of his First & Second World War comrades.

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Michael William

SHEARS

Captain

12th Battalion

Hampshire Regiment

Michael was born on the 7th of September 1919 in South Stoneham, Hampshire to Albert Ernest & Margaret Vaughan (nee THOMAS) SHEARS of Lyndhurst in Hampshire.

Michael was the adjutant of the 12th Battalion when he died, aged 23, at Parkhurst Military Hospital after a short illness. Michael was buried in Parkhurst Military Cemetery & rests beneath a Commission Headstone alongside 88 of his First & Second World War Comrades.

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George Arthur

SMITH

Private

3rd Battalion

Royal Warickshire Regiment

George was born in Birmingham.

George was stationed in Sandown & after a night out in Newport he was found dead in the water at Newport Quay on the 2nd on January 1916. There was a lengthy Inquest that concluded that George had accidently drowned, however the Coroner greatly critised Newport Borough Council for the lack of lighting in the Quay area close to where George probably entered the water. The Council were strongly advised to work with the Military authorites to improve lighting in that area.

George was buried at Parkhurst Military Cemetery beneath a Commission Headstone & rests alongside 88 of his First & Second World War comrades.

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Howard

SMITH

Private

3rd Battalion

Royal Warwickshire Regiment

Howard was born 1881 in Halesworth, Suffolk to Henry & Ellen SMITH. In 1891 the family were recorded as living in Chediston Street in Halesworth.

Howard died at Parkhurst on the 22nd of February 1917 & was buried at Parkhurst Military Cemetery. Howard rests beneath a Commission Headstone alongside 88 of his First & Second World War comrades.

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Frederick

SWAN

Private

3rd Battalion

Royal Warwickshire Regiment

Frederick was born 1877 in Leamington, Warwickshire & married Clara Matilda FISHER in 1909 in Birmingham, & in 1911 were living at 5 Back, 43 Hingeston Street in Birmingham. Clara was living at 1 Back, 82 Ford Street, Hockley in Birmingham around the time of Fredericks death. Clara later remarried & became Clara Matilda SHAKESPEARE.

Frederick died on the 28th of February 1916 at Parkhurst & was buried in the Parkhurst Military Cemetery. Frederick rests beneath a Commission Headstone alongside 88 of his First & Second World War comrades.

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Thomas

SWINNERTON

Private

3rd Battalion

Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry

Thomas was born 1871 in Bradley, Staffordshire to Samuel & Elizabeth SWINNERTON of Salop Street in Bradley, Staffordshire. He married Harriet MORRALL 1891 in Wolverhampton & Harriet was living at 39 Ettingshall Road, Deepfields in Bradley.

Thomas died on the 28th of August 1916, aged 45, on the Island & was buried at Parkhurst Military Cemetery. Thomas rests beneath a Commission Headstone alongside 88 of his First & Second World War comrades.

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Frederick George

TAPLIN

Private

4th Battalion

Royal Warwickshire Regiment

Frederick was born 1891 in Stratford, Warwickshire to James & Mary Jane (nee CLEE) TAPLIN of 6 Leicester Street, Leamington Spa in Warwickshire.

Frederick died of pneumonia at the Parkhurst Military Hospital, aged 23, on the 22nd of February 1915 & buried in the Parkhurst Military Cemetery. Frederick rests beneath a Commission Headstone alongside 88 of his First & Second World War comrades.

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Robert Wallace Townsend

THICKNESSE

Rifleman

2nd/8th Battalion Isle of Wight Rifles

Hampshire Regiment

Robert was born 1887 in Bradninch in Devon to William Albert & Annie THICKNESSE.

Robert died on the 20th of July 1916, aged 29 here in the Island & buried in the Parkhurst Military Cemetery. Robert rests beneath a Commission Headstone alongside 88 of his First & Second World War comrades.

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William Robert

THOMPSON

Gunner

Anti Aircraft Reserve Battery

Royal Garrison Artillery

William was born 1882 in London to William Atkinson & Louisa Ellen (nee MOTT) THOMPSON. In 1891 the family lived at New Road, Rotherhithe in London & by 1901 they had moved to 327 Southwark Park Road, Bermondsey also in London.

William died on the Island, aged 37, on the 10th of September 1919 & was buried in the Parkhurst Military Cemetery. He rests alongside 88 of his First & Second World War comrades.

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Alfred

THRETHOWAN

Private

3rd Battalion

Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry

Alfred was born 1899 in Helston, Cornwall to William George & Grace TRETHOWAN who were living in Townshend, Hayle in Cornwall around the time of Alfred's death.

Alfred died, aged 18, at the Afton Lodge Hospital, Afton Road in Freshwater on the 11th of March 1918. Alfred was buried at the Parkhurst Military Cemetery & rests beneath a Commission Headstone alongside 88 of his First & Second World War comrades.

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William Valentine Joseph

TWOHIG

Serjeant

3rd Battalion

Royal Irish Regiment

William was born in 1895, the son of Maurice & Josephine TWOHIG who were living at 9 St. John's Terrace, St. Luke's in Cork, Ireland around the time of William's death. In 1901 the family were living at 1 Coats Lane, Eyrecourt, in Galway, Ireland. Maurice was a member of the Royal Irish Constabulary.

William died on the Island, aged 25, on the 11th of July 1919 & was buried in the Parkhurst Military Cemetery. William rests beneath a Commission Headstone alongside 88 of his First & Second World War comrades. He left behind his parents (who both died in 1930) & 4 siblings.

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Merchant Navy

An unknown British Sailor of the Second World War who lies at rest in Plot 211

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Merchant Navy

An unknown British Sailor of the Second World War who lies at rest in Plot 214

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Crichton

WARD-DAVIES

Lieutenant

183 Field Regiment

Royal Artillery

Crichton was born 1918 in Pembroke to Crichton Alexander & Rowena Isabella (nee PHILLIPS) WARD-DAVIES who were living in Southampton, Hampshire around the time of Crichton's death.

At 0212 Friday 17th April 1942, a German bomber released a stick of three bombs over Sea Breeze, in Brighstone (being used as army accommodation). One of them scored a direct hit, totally demolishing the former hotel & damaging the adjacent wooden cottage which is believed to have been called “November Cottage”.

Ten men were killed in their beds, nine of them being members of 183 Field Regiment, Royal Artillery. Two of these casualties were buried at Parkhurst Military Cemetery, Crichton, aged 24, & Captain William SANDOVER. Crichton rests beneath a Commission Headstone alongside 88 of his First & Second World War comrades.

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Ernest

WHITE

Company Serjeant Major

5th Battalion

Royal Berkshire Regiment

Ernest was born 1869 in Summer Hill, Birmingham to Dr Edward & Mrs Jane WHITE. He married Maria Jane WHITE who was living at 80 Sheffield Road, Erdington in Birmingham around the time of Ernest's death.

Ernest had previously served with the Royal Warwickshire Regiment. He died on the Island, aged 47, on the 21st of May 1916 & was buried at Parkhurst Military Cemetery. Ernest rests beneath a Commission Headstone alongside 88 of his First & Second World War comrades.

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Thomas Geffrey

WHITNEY

Second Lieutenant

3rd Battalion

Royal Warwickshire Regiment

Thomas was born 1898 in Nebea, New South Wales in Australia to Edward & Helen Amy WHITNEY who were living in Broad Oak, Groombridge, Sussex around the time of Thomas' death.

Thomas died on the 15th of June 1916, aged 18 at the Parkhurst Military Hospital following a road traffic collision. Thomas was based in Brighstone, & the motorcycle he was riding collided with Bartletta's motor char-a-banc on a particularly dangerous corner in Chale. He was taken to the Military Hospital but died sometime later. His mother, father, brother & paternal uncle attended the funeral.

Thomas was buried in the Parkhurst Military cemetery & rests beneath a Private Memorial alongside 88 of his First & Second World War comrades.

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Albert Fred

WILLMOTT

Private

3rd Battalion

Duke of Cornwall's Light Infatry

Albert was born in Wallall, Staffordshire & died at Parkhurst, on the 5th of December 1915. He was buried in Parkhurst Military Cemetery & rests beneath a Commission Headstone alongside 88 of his First & Second World War comrades.

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Charles Benjamin

WOOD

Private

3rd Battalion

Royal Warwickshire Regiment

Charles was born in 1895 & in 1915 married Miss H WITTS in Birmingham. After Charles death she remarried & became Mrs WILSON & was living at 11 Back, 60 Arthur Street in Birmingham.

Charles died, aged 20, on the Island on the 26th of December 1916 & was buried in Parkhurst Military Cemetery. He rests beneath a Commission Headstone alongside 88 of his First & Second World War comrades.

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Thomas

WOODHOUSE

Gunner

Anti Aircraft Reserve Brigade

Royal Garrison Atillery

Thomas was born 1883 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, was married & lived at 133 St. Vincent Street, Ladywood in Birmingham.

Like many others Thomas did not serve under his own name (there were many reasons for this), instead served as Sidney Thomas PRATT (he may have used his mother's maiden name, which was common). He was at some point awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM).

Thomas died, aged 35, at the Parkhurst Military Hospital on the 26th of July 1918 & was buried in the Parkhurst Military Cemetery. He rests beneath a Commission Headstone alongside 88 of his First & Second World War comrades.

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Harry Bernard

YOUNGMAN-LEE

Private

1st Battalion

Worcestersire Regiment

Harry was born 1885 in Birmingham to Mrs Sarah YOUNGMAN-LEE of 3 Upper Marshall Street in Birmingham.

Harry died on the Island on the 3rd of October 1917 & was buried at the Parkhurst Military Cemetery. He rests beneath a Commission Headstone alongside 88 of his First & Second World War comrades.

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Those from the Newport & Carisbrooke area who are buried or commemorated by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission outside of the area, both in the UK and in other countries.

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Deryck Frank

ABRAHAM

Serjeant

Royal Army Ordnance Corps

Deryck was born on the 21st December 1916 in Newport to Frank Pibworth & Winfred Frances Kate (nee WISE) ABRAHAM of Priory Road. He was married to Dorothy RUSSELL in 1941 at the Baptist Chapel in Wellow. Dorothy was also living in Priory Road.

Deryck, aged 27, Died of Wounds, on the 11th September 1944 & was originally buried in Malines, Belgium. However, his body was later exhumed & reburied in Geel War Cemetery in Belgium on the 28th June 1946, alongside 399 of his Second World War comrades

In the early part of September 1944, Geel was the scene of some of the heaviest fighting encountered by Commonwealth troops since they had left Normandy

Deryck is also remembered on the Newport Borough War Memorial.

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William George

ADAMS

Private

15th Battalion

Hampshire Regiment

William was born 1897 in Newport to Joseph & Edith (nee SCOTT) of 143 Pyle Street in Newport. By 1911 the family had moved to 8 Wolseley Terrace, Fort Street in Sandown.

William, aged 20, was listed as Missing Presumed Killed on the 20th September 1917 & is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial to The Missing in Belgium, together with 34,972 of his First World War comrades.

William is also remembered on the County & Sandown War Memorials.

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John William Trickett

ALDERSLADE

Sergeant (Gunner)

500 Squadron RAF Detling, Norfolk

Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve

John was born 1911 to William & Elizabeth of ‘Rockleigh’, Medina Avenue, Newport. He married Kathleen PERROT of Brooke Road, Newport 1934 in the New Forrest.

John was a gunner on an Avro Anson aircraft used by Coastal Command for patrols over the North Sea. On the 28th of June 1940, his aircraft crashed into the sea during a reconnaissance mission over French coastal ports. All the crew were lost, their bodies never recovered. John is commemorated by the Commission on the Runnymede Memorial in Surrey together with 20,263 of his comrades.

John is also remembered on the Newport Borough War Memorial.

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Thomas Edgar

ALEXANDER

Lance Corporal

8th Battalion Isle of Wight Rifles

Hampshire Regiment

Thomas was born 1895 in the Parish of Whippingham to Thomas & Caroline of Garret's Farm, Newport. In 1901 Thomas was recorded as living at Chippingwell, Pan Lane which was actually on St. George's Down.

Thomas died on the 29th of October 1915 in Malta. It is unclear how he died, perhaps from wounds received in Gallipoli or from injury or illness.

From the spring of 1915, the hospitals & convalescent depots established on the islands of Malta & Gozo dealt with over 135,000 sick & wounded, chiefly from the campaignes in Gallipoli & Salonika. Thomas is buried in Pieta Military Cemetery in Malta & rests beneath one of the few Private Memorials still to be found in Military Cemeteries abroad.

Thomas is also remembered on the Arreton & IW Rifles War Memorials.

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Thomas Frank

ARNOLD

Rifleman

1st/8th Battalion Isle of Wight Rifles

Hampshire Regiment

Thomas was born 1898 in Newport to Thomas & Emily of 62 Worsley Road.

Thomas served with the 8th Battalion (The IW Rifles) & sent to fight in Gallipoli, Turkey. 900 Rifles landed at Sulva Bay, Gallipoli on the 10th of August 1915.

On the 12th of August, together with others of the 163rd Brigade, The Rifles advanced to occupy the ridge of hills in front of them, & in doing so, cut off the enemy in the area of ANZAC Beach & cape Helles, in order to dominate the Dardanelles Straight. During this first attack, 8 officers & over 300 Rifles were either killed or missing.

Thomas, aged 18, was one of those missing, his body was never recovered or identified & so he is commemorated by the Commission on the Helles Memorial to The Missing in Gallipoli ,Turkey.,

Thomas is also remembered on the Newport Borough & IW Rifles War Memorials.

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George Henry

ASH

Rifleman

8th Battalion Isle of Wight Rifles

Hampshire Regiment

George was born 1892 in Carisbrooke to George & Jane (nee VOCKINS) ASH, who were living at 37 Holyrood Street, Newport around the time of George's death. Before the War, George was a clerk with the Isle of Wight Central Railway.

George served in Gallipoli, Turkey where he was wounded, & evacuated to a hospital on Malta. Aged 23, George died of his wounds on the 2nd of October 1915.

The earth on Malta is shallow & many joint & collective burials were carried out as the graves had to be cut out of the rock. George is buried in the Pieta Military Cemetery, in Section B Row XVIII Grave 5, in a collective grave, together with Private J PULESTON of the Middlesex Regiment & Private F POLLDORE of the 19th Australian Infantry.

George is also remembered on the Newport Borough & IW Rifles War Memorials.

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Charles

ATTRILL

Company Serjeant Major

2nd Battalion

Hampshire Regiment

Charles was born 1887 in Newport to Alfred & Eliza. In 1913 he married Mabel Edith STUBBS at Newport Registry Office. Mabel’s family lived at 16 Trafalgar Road.

A local lad, Charles, attended Barton School & St Pauls Church on Staplers Road. He is commemorated on both their War Memorials.

Charles, aged 31, was Killed in Action on the 28th September 1918 & received a Battlefield Burial. His body was later exhumed from an unmarked grave, identified by his Identity Disc & reburied in Section LIV Row F Grave 15 at Tyne Cot Cemetery in Belgium, with 11,960 of his Brothers at Arms.

Charles is also remembered on the County & Newport Borough War Memorials.

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Harry George

ATTRILL

Leading Seaman

HMS Queen Mary - Lion Class Battlecruiser

Royal Navy

Harry was born in Newport on the 27th of April 1887 to Maurice Stephen & Ada Mary (nee SHARP) ATTRILL of ‘The Bedford’, Newport. He was a seasoned sailor having been in the Navy for 12 years, serving as a Signalman & had taken part in three previous large sea battles.

HMS Queen Mary was a Lion-Class Battlecruiser, which on the 31st of May 1916 was sunk, in the North Sea, during the Battle of Jutland with the loss of all but 9 of her complement of 1,266 officers & ratings.

Harry’s body was never recovered, the sea being his final resting place, & so he is commemorated, aged 29, by the Commission on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial.

Harry is also remembered on the County & Newport Borough War Memorials.

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William

AXHORN

Driver

50th Battery

Royal Field Artillery

William was born 1889 in Newport to Elizabeth. On the 8th December 1913 he married Emma CRAWFORD in Toronto, Canada.

Adopted son of Dick & Sarah MANNING & living at 36A South Street in Ventnor. He had one daughter, Frances, born 5th October 1914. William's mother died in 1901, his father was believed to be Frank AXHORN. William aka Frank, a stableman, who was a passenger on the SS Ausonia from Southampton to Portland, Maine arriving 13 March 1913.

William attested for service with the Royal Artillery on 8th March 1906 when he gave his age as 18 & his trade as Labourer. He was 5ft 4in tall, with a dark complexion, blue eyes & brown hair. He had various operation scars as identifying marks. His papers record his marriage & the birth of his daughter.

William, aged 35, was listed as Missing Presumed Killed in Action on the 12th of November 1914 & is Commemorated on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial to the Missing together with 54,574 of his First World War comrades.

William is also commemorated on the County & Ventnor War Memorials.

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Hubert George

BAKER

Rifleman

B Company 1st/8th Battalion Isle of Wight Rifles

Hampshire Regiment

Hubert was born on the 2nd of April 1895 in Newport to William & Amelia. In the 1911 census he was recorded as living at 1 Wolseley Terrace, Newport.

On the 19th April 1917, During the 2nd Battle of Gazza, B Coy., supporting the 5th, C, D & the 4th Hants. Crossed 2,500 yards of open ground, they were severely exposed & suffered heavy causalities. Even so, they did capture a redoubt with the support of a tank, though this was knocked out when the Turks counter-attacked & recaptured the position. The Hampshires lost 23 officers & more than 400 other ranks.

Hubert, aged 22, was reported Missing Presumed Killed in Action that day, & he is commemorated by the Commission on the Jerusalem Memorial to The Missing with 3,310 of his comrades.

Hubert is also remembered on the County & Newport Borough War Memorials.

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Arthur Edward

BARNES

Civilian War Dead

Arthur was born on the 23rd of August 1908 in Newport to George & Fanny of 51 St John’s Road. In 1935, at St Mary’s Church Cowes, he married Florence SCRASE & they lived at 36 Arctic Road in Cowes.

On the 5th of May 1942, during an air raid, Arthur, aged 36, was killed at home in Arctic Road, which was opposite the ship yard. He is buried in a communal grave in Northwood Cemetery along with his wife Florence who also perished & 26 other casualties. Arthur is commemorated by the Commission on National Roll of Honour in St. George's Chapel, Westminster Abbey, London.

Just before 2300 on the 4th May waves of German fighter bombers began an attack on Cowes & her sister town of East Cowes. Then at about 0200 another wave of German aircraft reached the area, subjecting the town to another two hours of bombardment, this time including armour-piercing bombs.

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Hewett Edward

BARTON

Lance Corporal

2nd Battalion

Hampshire Regiment

Hewett was born 1887 in Newport to Frank Charles & Mary Ann (nee SMITH) BARTON of 31 Sidney Terrace, Hunnyhill. He had previously lived in Carisbrooke Road & Clifford Street, Newport.

Hewett, aged 29, was Killed in Action on the 21st August 1916 & is buried in Section V Row H Grave 37 at the Bethune Town Cemetery, France with over 3,000 of his comrades.

For much of the First World War, Bethune was comparatively free from bombardment & remained an important railway & hospital centre, as well as a corps & divisional headquarters. The 33rd Casualty Clearing Station was in the town until December 1917.

Hewett is also remembered on the County & Newport Borough War Memorials.

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Kenneth Charles Frank

BARTON

Petty Officer

HMS Hood - Battlecruiser

Royal Navy

Kenneth was born 1911 in Newport to Frank Charles & Elsie May (nee CROAD) BARTON of 'Brookside', Wilver Road in Newport. In 1938 the family were living at 33 Hearn Street, also in Newport.

Kenneth, aged 30, was a Petty Officer aboard the Battlecruiser HMS Hood, when on the 24th of May 1941 she intercepted the German warship Bismarck & her consort, the heavy cruiser Prinz Eugen, in the Denmark Straight between Greenland & Iceland. A fierce gun battle took place & the Hood was badly damaged sinking stern first. 1,418 men were lost, including Kenneth, with only three survivours.

Kenneth is commemorated by the Commission on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial with nearly 15,000 of his Second World War shipmates.

Kenneth is also remembered on the Newport Borough War Memorial.

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Harold Ernest

BARTON

Sergeant

602 Squadron RAF Redhll, Surrey

Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve

Harold was born 1913 in Newport to Ernest Walter & Annie (nee HAYLES) of St John’s Road, Newport. In the 1939 roll Harold is listed as living at 54 Cavendish Road, New Malden, Surrey. In 1941 he married Lilian WESTON at St James’ Church, New Malden, Surrey.

On the afternoon of the 22nd May 1942, two Spitfire pilots left the airfield at Redhill for a practise flight when they came across low cloud over Firle. Flt Lt BARRETT climbed above the cloud & returned to Redhill but Harold went below the cloud which was lower than expected. He hit the end of the row of houses destroying part of it & injuring one of the residents. Harold, aged 28, was killed; the end of Stanford buildings was badly damaged both by the impact & the resulting fire.

Harold was recovered from the aircraft & buried in Class A Grave 1319 & rests beneath a Private Memorial in the Kingston-Upon-Thames Cemetery.

Harold is also remembered on the Newport Borough War Memorial.

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Jack William

BILLSON

Corporal

4 Base Ammunition Depot

Royal Army Ordnance Corps

Jack was born 1911 in Newport to George & Annie, who were living at Norton Green, Freshwater around the time of Jack’s death.

Jack was a regular soldier having joined the Army in 1931. Evacuated from Dunkirk, he also saw service in Malaya.

Jack was a Japanese prisoner of war at Chungkai, which was one of the base camps on the Burma-Siam railway & contained a hospital & church built by Allied prisoners of war. The war cemetery is the original burial ground started by the prisoners themselves, & the burials are mostly of men who died at the hospital.

So, it is more than likely that Jack, who died from malnutrition on the 3rd of November 1943, was a patient in this hospital. Jack is buried at the Chungkai War Cemetery in Thailand, with 1,691 of his comrades, beneath a Pedestal Marker bearing the inscription: “AT THE GOING DOWN OF THE SUN AND IN THE MORNING, WE WILL REMEMBER THEM”.

Jack is also remembered on the Totland War Memorial.

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William George

BIRCH

Private

15th Battalion

Hampshire Regiment

William was born 1883 in Newport to Walter & Ellen (nee OSBORNE) of 3 Elm Grove, Newport. In 1910 he married Frances CAVE at St Mary’s Church, Carisbrooke & they lived at 26 Portland Street in Newport.

In 1917 the Battalion fought during The Battle of Messines, The Battle of Pilkem Ridge, The Battle of Menin Road & took part in the Operations on the Flanders Coast.

On the 7th June 1917, William, aged 41, was reported Missing Presumed Killed in Action, & as his body was never recovered or identified. William is commemorated by the Commission on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial to The Missing together with 54,574 of his First World War comrades.

William is also remembered on the County & Newport Borough War Memorials.

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Edward Algernon Cleader

BLAKE

Major

2nd Battalion

Durham Light Infantry

Edward was born on the 27th of August 1871 in Carisbrooke to Edward Frederick & Anne Agnes (nee BROWNING) BLAKE, who were living in Shanklin around the time of Edward's death.

Edward was commissioned in April 1893 & had previously served in South Africa where he had been wounded & Mentioned in Despatches.

On the 20th of October 1914, aged 44, Edward was killed instantly by a German artillery shell & he was buried by his comrades on the battlefield close to where he fell. However, over the course of the War Edward's grave was lost & so he is Commemorated by the Commission on the Ploegsteert Memorial to the Missing in Belgium together with 11,390 of his missing comrades.

Edward is also remembered on the County & Shanklin War Memorials.

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Charles Herbert

BLAKE

Private

A Company 75th Battalion

Canadian Infantry

Charles was born on the 27th of April 1897 in Carisbrooke to Herbert & Pauline (nee DARLICK) BLAKE who were living at 33 Norval Avenue, West Toronto in Canada around the time of Charles' death. The family had emigrated to Canada in 1911, having previously lived in Priory Road Carisbrooke.

Charles was Killed in Action, aged 19, on the 2nd of September 1918 during the attack & capture of the ridge & sunken road, at the storming of the Drocourt-Queant Switch Line, between the town of Dury & the Arras-Cambrai Road. Charles is buried in Section II Row A Grave 16 in the Dury Mill British Cemetery in France. He rests beneath a Commission Headstone alongside 344 of his First World War comrades, 12 of which remain unidentified.

Charles is also remembered on the Canadian National & Carisbrooke War Memorials.

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Charley Ellman

BLAKE

Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class

HM Submarine E3

Royal Navy

Charley was born on the 25th of June 1886 in Newport to Thomas Ellman & Alice (nee BUTLER) BLAKE. In 1891 the family were living at 84 St. Mary’s Street in Cowes & in 1901 at the Wheatsheaf Inn also in Cowes. By 1911 Charley had joined the Navy & was serving in Portsmouth. In 1912 at St. Jude’s Church in Southsea, Hampshire he married Edith GAWN.

Charley sailed with HM Submarine E3 from Harwich on 16th of October 1914 on a patrol of the mouth of the River Ems. They were surfaced with 6 men in the conning tower. Sighted at 1025 by U27, torpedoed once from 300 yards, blown in two & then sank off Borkum Reef. 4 men were seen in the water by a German Cruiser, but they were not rescued

Charley, aged 28, was never recovered from the sea & so he is commemorated by the Commission on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial with over 10,000 of his First World War shipmates.

Charley is also remembered on the County & Ryde War Memorials.

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Albert Frederick

BLOW

Warrant Officer Class II

2nd Battalion Royal Tank Regiment

Royal Armoured Corps

Albert was born 1912 in Newport to Frederick & Amy (nee HAYWARD) of Spring Gardens, Gunville. He married Flavia FOX in 1937 in Aldershot & lived in Frimley, Hampshire.

Albert was wounded, aged 32, & later died of his injuries on the 26th November 1943. He was initially given a battlefield burial, but his body was exhumed & reburied in Section VII Row F Grave 1 at the Bone Cemetery in Algeria on the 27th May 1944 with 838 of his Second World War comrades.

Albert is also remembered on the Carisbrooke War Memorial.

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Norman Sidney

BLOW

Private

7th Battalion

Hampshire Regiment

Norman was born 1924 in Newport to Frederick Truckle & Alice Maud (nee MOYLAN) BLOW.

Initially in reserve, but on 10th July they were given the task of capturing & holding the village of Maltot & the woods beyond. This entailed a long advance down a slope with little cover & in full view of the enemy.

They attacked at 0815 supported by tanks. Advancing towards Maltot, they met fierce opposition & sustained heavy casualties. Part of the Battalion did manage to enter the village where they attempted to secure defensive positions. Unfortunately, they ran into a very strongly defended enemy position with Tiger tanks concealed & dug in on the outskirts of the village. Consequently, the enemy were able to counter attack strongly & the situation for the companies in the village became hopeless. Although help came from reinforcements, they eventually had to withdraw. The casualties suffered were high, 18 officers & 208 Other Ranks were killed, wounded or missing.

That day, Norman, aged 20, was reported Missing Presumed Killed, & as his body was never recovered or identified, he is commemorated by the Commission on the Bayeux Memorial with 1,791 of his missing Second World War comrades.

Norman is also remembered on the Newport Borough War Memorial.

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Harry

BLOW

Gunner

C Battery 82nd Brigade

Royal Field Artillery

Harry was born 1893 in Shide, Newport to George & Mary (nee STEPHENS) BLOW who were living at Gunville West, Carisbrooke around the time of Harry’s death. He married Mary & they lived at Rose Mount Cottages, Shide in Newport.

Harry, aged 25, was reported as Killed in Action on the 22nd of August 1918 & was originally buried close to where he fell on the battlefield. His body was later exhumed by the 119th Labour Corps & reburied at Ribemont Communal Cemetery Extension on the Somme in France on the 30th of July 1919. Harry rests beneath a Commission Headstone alongside 497 of his First World War comrades, 36 of whom remain unidentified.

Harry is also remembered on the County War Memorial.

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Thomas

BOLGER

Corporal

Royal Garrison Atillery

Thomas was born 1868 in Newport to David & Johanna. He married Clara ASHBEE on the 1st of December 1891 in Dover Kent, & by 1901 they were living at 2 Motley Street, Battersea in London. At the time of Thomas’ death, Clara was recorded as living at 2420, 8th Avenue, New York City in the USA.

Thomas, aged 49, died on the 3rd August 1918 at Breakwater Fort, Weymouth in Dorset, the exact cause of his death is unclear, but it is thought to be the result of flu. He is buried in Section 2 Row C Grave 3036 of the Melcombe Regis Cemetery in Dorset beneath a Commission Headstone bearing the family inscription: “IN THE MIDST OF LIFE YE ARE IN DEATH”

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Arthur James

BRADING

Warrant Officer 2nd Class

4th Battalion

Wiltshire Regiment

Arthur was born 1910 in Newport to James & Julia of 12 Hillside Road, Newport. He married Edith EVEREST in 1936 in Surrey. At the time of Arthurs’ death, Edith was recorded as living in Tonbridge, Kent.

Arthur joined a county regiment as a boy & went directly to India, & subsequently served at Shanghai, Egypt, Singapore & Palestine, for which he received the Palestine Medal. After being placed on reserve he was called up in 1939. He was first occupied in training the Home Guard, & then deployed to Europe.

Arthur died of wounds on the 23rd of July 1944 & given a battlefield burial at Martragny. His body was later exhumed & reburied at Ryes War Cemetery France, in Section 4 Row F Grave 7, on the 26th April 1945 with 870 of his comrades. He left behind a widow & two children.

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Bertram William Adrian Mellish Cousins

BRAYE

Sapper

Inland Water Transport

Royal Engineers

Bertram was born on the 9th of January 1882 in Newport to Adrien & Selina (nee COUSINS) BRAY. He was an experienced soldier, with the 1901 census placing him in Rawalpindi, Punjab India serving as a Private with the Royal Sussex Regiment.

Bertram, aged 39, died on the 23rd October 1918 in London, the cause of his death is not stated. He is buried beneath a Private Memorial in Section B Row 1 Grave 85 in Holybrook Cemetery in Southampton where there are a further 376 Commonwealth War Graves.

In December 1914, as part of the Railways Directorate, the Inland Water Transport & Docks Section was formed to deal with transportation along the canals & waterways in France & Belgium. It became a separate section in October 1915 & grew rapidly in size with its headquarters in Richborough Kent. Sappers operated in a variety of roles, & worked to maintain communication & transportation of food, supplies, ammunition & the evacuation of wounded. In 1916 its work was extended to Mesopotamia & in 1917 to Egypt & Salonika.

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Raymond Robert Frank

BRETT

Private

2nd Battalion

Hampshire Regiment

Raymond was born 1923 in Newport to Edgar Robert & Edith Emma (nee SPANNER) BRETT of Parkhurst.

Raymond, aged 19, was listed as Missing Presumed Killed in Action on the 9th March 1943 in the fighting in Tunisia & is commemorated on Face 19 of the Medjez el Bab Memorial to The Missing with 1,955 & a further 2,910 of his Second World War comrades buried within the cemetery.

Raymond is also remembered on the Newport Borough War Memorial.

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George Henry

BREWER

Rifleman

B Company 7th Battalion

Rifle Brigade

George was born 1891 in Newport to Frank & Fanny (nee READ) & in 1901 was living at 2 Beech Road, Newport. In 1915 he married Kate REYNARD, at the Unitarian Church in the High Street in Newport, & at the time of his death was residing at Westbury Villa, Cross Lane.

George, aged 25, was Killed in Action on the 3rd May 1917 & is buried beneath a Commission Headstone in Section 1 Row C Grave 22 of the Wancourt British Cemetery in France with 1,935 of his First World War comrades.

George is also remembered on the County & Newport Borough War Memorials.

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George Henry

BRIGHT

Lieutenant

17 Heavy Battery

Royal Artillery

George was born 1895 in Newport to George & Annie of Wootton. In 1918 he married Dorothy WAITE, at St Edmund’s Church, Wootton, & they lived at 6 Osborne View, East Beech Lane in Wootton.

George was a regular solider having served 27 years at the time of his death on the 17th January 1941. He was laid to rest in the Haifa War Cemetery in Palestine, beneath a Commission Headstone bearing the family inscription: “DEEP IN OUR HEARTS A MEMORY IS KEPT OF ONE WHOM WE LOVED AND WILL NEVER FORGET” in a cemetery that contains 304 of his comrades.

Haifa was of great strategic importance during WW II because of its deep water harbour & airfield. It was also the terminus of the railway line from Egypt & of the Kirkuk-Haifa oil pipeline. Haifa became one of the main supply bases & arms depots serving the Middle East forces & a large naval depot was established at Haifa Bay. The cemetery was again used during the early part of the war until the new war cemetery at Khayat Beach was opened. George was 45.

George is also remembered on the Wootton War Memorial.

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Oliver William Frank

BRITTAN

Rifleman

1st/8th Battalion Isle of Wight Rifles

Hampshire Regiment

Oliver was born 1898 in Newport to Oliver & Emily (nee GROUNDSELL) BRITTAN of 7 Parkhurst Terrace, Parkhurst. Growing up he lived at 37 Elm Grove & 31 Clifford Street, both in Newport.

The battalion regrouped in Egypt during 1916 as they prepared for the Palestine campaign which was launched at the start of 1917.

Oliver would have taken part in the epic march through the Sinai Desert & the First Battle of Gaza on 26th March where, despite victory being in sight, General Dobell ordered a retreat. Consequently, by the time of the Second Battle of Gaza the Turks had had nearly a month to dig in & so as the allied troops, including Oliver, advanced they were mown down by artillery fire.

Oliver, aged 19, was listed as Missing Presumed Killed on 19th of April 1917 & is commemorated on the Jerusalem Memorial to The Missing together with 3,310 of his First World War comrades.

Oliver is also remembered on the Newport Borough & Northwood War Memorials.

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Douglas Alan

BUCKETT

Trooper

44 Royal Tank Regiment

Royal Armoured Corps

Douglas was born 1922 in Newport to William Henry & Grace Agnes (nee BAKER) BUCKETT of 9 Cavendish Place Newport.

Douglas, aged 21, Died of Wounds on the 4th of December 1943 & was originally buried on the battlefield close to where he fell. His body was exhumed, identified from his Identity Disc, & reburied in the Sangro River Cemetery in Italy on the 13th July 1944 by soldiers of Section 3 of the 31st Graves Unit.

Douglas is buried beneath a Commission Headstone bearing the family inscription: “SAFE IN GOD'S KEEPING TILL WE MEET AGAIN” with 2,545 of his comrades.

The site of this cemetery was selected by the 5th Corps & into it were brought the graves of men who had died in the fierce fighting on the Adriatic sector of the front in November-December 1943, & during the static period that followed. In addition, the cemetery contains the graves of a number of escaped prisoners of war who died while trying to reach the Allied lines

Douglas is also remembered on the Newport Borough War Memorial. His brother Gordon also served in the same regiment & was killed in Libya in 1941, also 21.

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Gordon Edward

BUCKETT

Trooper

44 Royal Tank Regiment

Royal Armoured Corps

Gordon was born 1920 in Newport to William Henry & Grace Agnes (nee BAKER) BUCKETT of 9 Cavendish Place Newport. He married to Joan WOODWARD in 1941 at St Olave Church in Gatcombe.

Gordon, aged 21, was Killed in Action on the 26th of November 1941 & was originally buried on the battlefield. His body was exhumed, identified by the grave marker, & reburied in the Knightsbridge War Cemetery in Lybia on the 19th July 1945 by soldiers of the 21st Graves Unit.

Gordon is buried beneath a Commission Headstone bearing the family inscription: “SAFE IN GOD'S KEEPING TILL WE MEET AGAIN” with 3,650 of his Second World War comrades.

The graves of many of those who gave their lives during the campaign in Libya were later gathered into Knightsbridge War Cemetery from the battlefield burial grounds & from scattered desert sites. The men who fought & died with them, but have no known grave, are commemorated on The Alamein Memorial which stands in El Alamein War Cemetery, Egypt.

Gordon is also remembered on the Newport Borough War Memoiral. His brother Douglas also served in the same regiment & was killed in Italy in 1943, also 21.

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Wallace

BUCKETT

Petty Officer Steward

HMS Manchester - Light Cruiser

Royal Navy

Wallace was born on the 5th of August 1913 in Newport to Wallace & Emily Elizabeth (nee JOLLIFFE) BUCKETT. He married Hilda TOOGOOD in 1938 at the Methodist Chapel, Upper Green Road, St Helens on the Island.

Wallace & Hilda where recorded in the 1939 Roll as living at 118 St Augustus Road, Portsmouth in Hampshire.

Wallace was a Petty Officer Steward aboard the Light Cruise HMS Manchester when, on the 23rd June 1941 she came under sustained air attacks & was hit on starboard side aft in boiler room by torpedo.

The extent of damage necessitated return on one shaft to Gibraltar with escort by HM Destroyers Avon Vale, Vidette, Vimy & Wishart. 26 crew killed, including 27-year-old Wallace, who was buried at sea, & is commemorated on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial with nearly 15,000 Second World War shipmates.

Wallace is also remembered on the St. Helens War Memorial.

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William John

BUCKINGHAM

Lance Corporal

3rd/10th Battalion

Middlesex Regiment

William was born 1889 in Newport to William & Elizabeth (nee SMITH) BUCKINGHAM of 12 Victoria Road, Newport.

William, aged 28, was reported Missing Presumed Killed on the 4th of October 1917. He is Commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial with 34,972 of his First World War comrades.

This Territorial Battalion was formed in May 1915. They had periods at Ashford, Staines, Reigate, Brighton & Bourne Park (Kent).

On the 1st of June 1917 they landed at Le Havre & came under the command of the South African Brigade in 9th (Scottish) Division.

On the 2nd of August 1917 they were transferred to 10th Brigade in 4th Division & saw action at The Battle Ypres, where William is thought to have lost his life.

William is also remembered on the County & Newport Borough War Memorials.

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Herbert John

BUCKINGHAM

Private

1st Central Ontario Regiment

75th Battalion Canadian Infantry

Herbert was born on the 7th September 1897 in Newport to William & Edith (nee MUDGE). The 1911 Census had him living at 15 Prince Street in Ryde.

Herbert, aged 19, was Killed in Action, just south of Sancourt, on the 30th September 1918, & is buried in the Cantimpre Canadian Cemetery in France with 225 of his First World War comrades.

The Allied advance in the Battle of Cambrai in 1917 did not reach this district & it was not until September 1918 that the villages of Haynecourt, Sailly & Cantimpre fell into Allied hands. The "Marcoing Line," one of the German defence systems before Cambrai, ran from Marcoing northward through Sailly, to the west of Cantimpre & the east of Haynecourt. On the 27th September 1918, the 1st Canadian & 11th Divisions took Haynecourt; & on the next day Sailly was taken. Two cemeteries were made by units which took part in the advance.

Cantimpre Canadian Cemetery (originally called Marcoing Line British Cemetery) contains 225 First World War burials, 21 of them unidentified. All but two of the burials are of Canadian soldiers, largely of the 54th, 75th and 87th Infantry Battalions.

Herbert is also remembered on the County & Binstead War Memorials.

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Kenneth George

BUCKLER

Trooper

11th Hussars

Royal Armoured Corps

Kenneth was born 1918 in Newport to Albert George & Elsie Emily (nee NEWBERY) BUCKLER of 2 St James’ Street, Newport.

The Western Desert campaign was fought between the Commonwealth forces all based in Egypt, & the Axis forces (German & Italian) based in Libya. The battlefield, across which the fighting surged back & forth between 1940 & 1942, was the 1,000 kilometres of desert between Alexandria in Egypt & Benghazi in Libya. It was a campaign of manoeuvre & movement, the objectives being the control of the Mediterranean, the link with the east through the Suez Canal, the Middle East oil supplies & the supply route to Russia through Persia.

Kenneth, a regular soldier, in a mechanised unit, was listed as Missing In Action presumed Killed in the desert, during fierce fighting near El Agheila on the 14th February 1941, aged 22. He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial to The Missing together with 11,868 of his missing Second World War comrades.

Kenneth is also remembered on the Newport Borough War Memorial.

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William (Harry)

BULL

Lieutenant

HMS Cambrian

Royal Navy

Harry was born on the 30th of May 1881 in Newport to Thomas Edmund & Kate Amelia (nee PRAGNELL) BULL. In 1891 the family were living at Kingsfield Terrace, Fairlee Road in Newport. In 1925 at All Saints Church in Ryde he married Rena Doris CAWS who was living at Chine House in Brook around the time of Harry's death.

Harry was serving aboard the 1939 armed trawler HMS Cambrian which had been converted by the Royal Navy to serve as a boarding vessel. She struck a mine & sank on the 30th of May 1940. Original RN Casualty Reports reported Harry as 'missing lost at sea', but some days later his body was recovered from the sea & he was buried at the Royal Naval Cemetery Haslar in Gosport.

Harry rests beneath a Commission Headstone in Section G Row 8 Grave 20.

Harry is also remembered on the Wootton War Memorial.

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Andrew George Henry

BULL

Lieutenant

20th Battalion Home Guard

Hampshire Regiment

Andrew was born on the 28th of November 1911 in Newport to Andrew George & Nellie (nee WELTON) BULL who were living at The Grange in Wootton around the time of Andrew’s death. 1939 in Bourne, Lincolnshire he married Daphne Clodagh PLAYER who lived in Paglesham in Essex.

Andrew, aged 29, died on the 19th of October 1941 at the Parkhurst Military Hospital from injuries received in a motorcycle accident along Staplers Road in Newport during an exercise along with Volunteer Beauchamp Valentine KILLEEN, when they were in collision with a Bren-gun carrier. Andrew was taken to the mainland for cremation & is commemorated by the Commission within the grounds of the Southampton Old Crematorium.

Andrew is also remembered on the Wootton War Memorial. Beauchamp also later died from his injuries.

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William Henry

BUTCHER

Rifleman

1st/8th Battalion Isle of Wight Rifles

Hampshire Regiment

William was born 1890 in Newport to John & Mary Jane (nee DENNETT) BUTCHER. In the 1911 census he was recorded as living at 32 Orchard Street in Newport.

April 1917, during the 2nd Battle of Gazza, the Rifles crossed 2,500 yards of open ground, they were severely exposed & suffered heavy causalities. Even so, they did capture a redoubt with the support of a tank, though this was knocked out when the Turks counter-attacked & recaptured the position. The Hampshires lost 23 officers & more than 400 other ranks.

William, aged 26, was reported Missing Presumed Killed in Action on the 16th of April 1917, & he is commemorated on the Jerusalem Memorial to The Missing with 3,310 of his First World War comrades.

William is also remembered on the Newport Borough & IW Rifles War Memorials.

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Raymond

BUTCHERS

Private

6th Battalion

Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment

Raymond was born 1923 in Newport to Arthur Henry & Violet May (nee FOSS) BUTCHERS of Brighstone.

Raymond, aged 20, was killed on the 21st of March 1944 whilst crossing a mine field & was originally buried near to where he fell. His body was exhumed, by No.1 Section New Zealand Graves Concentration Unit & reburied in the Cassino War Cemetery, Italy on the 10th of April 1945, beneath a Commission Headstone bearing the Family Inscription: “NOT GONE FROM MEMORY NOT GONE FROM LOVE BUT GONE TO HIS FATHER'S HOME ABOVE”. Raymond rests alongside over 4,000 of his Second World War comrades, with 289 still to be identified.

Raymond is also remembered on the Brighstone War Memorial.

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Henry Alexander

CAMPBELL

Corporal

16th Battalion

Australian Infantry

Henry was born 1872 in Newport to Joseph Alexander & Rosanna (nee ILOT) CAMPBELL who were living at 120 Aberdeen Street, Perth, Western Australia. The family emigrated to Australia around 1884 when Henry was 12.

Henry, aged 40, was Killed in Action on the 19th of November 1915 & is buried at the Ari Burnu Cemetery in Turkey beneath a Commission Pedestal Marker bearing the Family Inscription: “GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN TO LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS”. He rests alongside 252 of his First World War comrades, 42 of whom remain unidentified

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Harry

CARBEN

Private

Royal Army Medical Corps

Harry was born 1887 in Carisbrooke to Frank & Mary Jane CARBEN who were living in the Avenue, Totland Bay around the time of Harry's death, having moved from Whitcombe Road in Carisbrooke.

Harry died at the Taranto Military Hospital, where he was serving, in Italy from dysentery. He was buried in Section IV Row D Grave 1 of the Taranto Town Cemetery, Italy alongside 448 of his First World War comrades. Harry rests beneath a Commission Headstone bearing the Family Inscription: "PEACE PERFECT PEACE. WITH LOVED ONES FAR AWAY IN JESU'S KEEPING WE ARE SAFE AND THEY".

Harry is also remembered on the County & Totland War Memorials.

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Thomas Frank

CHAMBERS

Trooper

147th (10th Battalion Hampshire Regiment)

Royal Armoured Corps

Thomas was born 1919 in Newport to Thomas & Amy (nee SALTER) CHAMBERS of Newport. He married Maisie Edith LOOSEMORE in 1943 at St Saviours Church in Shanklin.

Thomas, aged 24, was reported Killed in Action on the 17th of July 1944, & originally buried near Mouen, his body was exhumed & reburied on the 9th of January 1946, in the Banneville La Campagne War Cemetery in France, beneath a Commission Headstone bearing the Family inscription: “GONE FROM OUR MIDST BUT NOT FORGOTTEN. HE WAS LOVED BY ALL WHO KNEW HIM”.

For the most part, the men buried in this Cemetery were killed in the fighting from the second week of July 1944, when Caen was captured, to the last week in August, when the Falaise Gap had been closed & the Allied forces were preparing their advance beyond the Seine.

Thomas is also remembered on the Newport Borough War Memorial.

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Edgar Arthur

CHAMBERS

Gunner

137 Field Regiment

Royal Artillery

Edgar was born 1915 in Newport to William & Frances of 5 Clifford Street, Newport. He married Gladys GREGSON in 1940 in Merioneth, North West Wales, & they lived together on the Island in Newport with their 5-year-old daughter.

Edgar, aged 28, died on the 12th of January 1944 as a Japanese prisoner of war & originally cremated, his ashes being housed in the Yokohama Mausoleum. On the 15th of September 1946 Edgar was laid in his final resting place in the Yokohama War Cemetery, Japan beneath a Pedestal Marker bearing the Family Inscription: "LOVINGLY REMEMBEED ALWAYS BY HIS WIFE, LITTLE GIRL AND MOTHER. ""MIZPAH""" He rests with 1,506 of his comrades also buried in the cemetery.

Edgar is also remembered on the Newport Borough War Memorial.

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John Edward Barton

CHEVERTON

Private

19th Battalion Home Guard

Hampshire Regiment

John was born 1895 in Newport to Edward & Alice (nee MERRICKS) CHEVERTON. In 1919 at the United Methodist Chapel, Victoria Street, Ventnor he married Mary Ann MARSH who was living in Chale around the time of John’s death.

John, aged 49, Died from Wounds on the 1st of February 1944, received during practicing machine gun operations, shot with a live round when blanks should have been used. John was buried at St. Andrew's Church in Chale & now rests beneath a Commission Headstone bearing the Family Inscription: “HIS DUTY WELL DONE”.

John is also remembered on the Chale War Memorial.

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Alfred

CHIVERTON

Private

20th Battalion

Australian Infantry

Alfred was born 1885 in Newport to Frank & Elizabeth (nee OSBORN) CHIVERTON. The family had lived at 89 Upper St. James’ Street in Newport but by 1911 had emigrated to Australia.

Alfred died, aged 30, on the 19th of September 1915, from dysentery, aboard the hospital transport ship HMS Aquiania. He was buried at sea & so is commemorated by the Commission upon the Lone Pine Memorial in Turkey together with 4,989 of his First World War comrades.

Alfred is also remembered on the Australian National Memorial.

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Henry George Kemp

CONQUEST

Lance Corporal

23rd Battalion

Royal Fusiliers

Henry was born 1882 in Newport to George Henry & Jane (nee KEMP) CONQUEST. In 1891 the family were living in the Bugle Hotel, High Street in Newport. By 1901 Henry was living on the mainland.

Henry enlisted in the Army in Hornchurch & was Killed in Action, aged 34, on the 21st of March 1916. He was originally buried by his comrades close to where he fell near Noulettes in an English Cemetery, but was later exhumed & reburied at Lievin Communal Cemetery in France. Henry rests beneath a Commission Headstone bearing the Family Inscription: “LOVE AND REMEMBRANCE LAST FOR EVER. MOTHER”, alongside nearly 700 of his First World War casualties.

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George

COOKE

Lance Corporal

1st Battalion

Hampshire Regiment

George was born 1879 in Newport to Hugh & Henrietta (nee COTTLE) COOKE. In 1881 the family were living at 3 Chain Lane in Newport. In 1904 he married Jessie JONES at the Newport Registry Office, who was living at Kington Cottage, Tennyson Road, Freshwater around the time of George’s death. Before the War, George was a Manager at an Upholsterers & enlisted at Parkhurst.

George, aged 37, was Killed in Action on the first day of The Battle of The Somme on the 1st of July 1916. He was originally buried on the battlefield close to where he fell & later exhumed, identified by from his groundsheet, & reburied in Serre Road No.1 Cemetery in France on the 17th of August 1922. George now rests beneath a Commission Headstone alongside 2,425 of his First World War comrades, of whom 1,728 remain unidentified.

George is also remembered on the Newport Borough War Memorial.

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Evelyn Walter

COOLEY

Lance Corporal

1st Battalion

Hampshire Regiment

Evelyn was born on the 10th of June 1887 in Carisbrooke to George & Vashti (nee WARNE) COOLEY. Before the outbreak of War Evelyn served as a Prison Warder at Parkhurst Prison & lived at for a time in Northwood.

Evelyn was Killed in Action on the 23rd of August 1916, aged 29, & buried in the Cambrin Churchyard Extension in France in Section Q Grave 19. He rests beneath a Commission Headstone bearing the Family Inscription: "ETERNAL GOD IS OUR REFUGE AND UNDERNEATH ARE THE EVERLASTING ARMS", alongside 1,210 of his First World War comrades. His orignal Grave Marker is held in St. Wilfred's Church in Portsmouth.

Evelyn is also remembered on the County, Northwood & Camphill Prison Warders War Memorials.

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James

COOLEY

Stoker 1st Class

HMS Good Hope - Battlecruiser

Royal Navy

James was born on the 22nd of December 1886 in Gunville to James & Louisa (nee MEANING) COOLEY who were living at Gunville, Carisbrooke around the time of James’ death. He married Ellen Walford COOLEY in 1911 at Newport Registry Office. Ellen was residing at The Flower Pot Inn in Northwood, which she had run with her husband, & prior to this, they had run the Bugle Inn in Carisbrooke.

James, who had previous Naval service 1906 – 1911, was aboard the Good Hope when she was lost with all hands during the Battle of Coronel off the coast of Chile on the 1st of November 1914, with the loss of 926 crew. James’ body was never recovered & so, aged 27, he is commemorated by the Commission on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial to the Missing together with 10,000 of his First World War shipmates.

James is also remembered on the County & Northwood War Memorials.

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Herbert Milbourne

COOMBS

Flying Officer Distinguished Flying Cross

216 Squadron

Royal Air Force

Herbert was born in Newport to Dr Milbourne & Maude (nee FOSTER) COOMBS of Cypress Road, Newport.

Herbert, aged 23, was killed in a flying accident in Egypt on the 8th of June 1921 whilst flying a DH 10 aircraft.

After the Armistice ended the First World War, Airco DH10's joined both 120 Squadron in Western Europe & 216 Squadron in Egypt where they carried out mail carrying services for the military. A number were also deployed to India for service on the North-West Frontier.

Herbert rests beneath a Commission Headstone, in Section P Grave 124 of the Cairo War Memorial Cemetery in Egypt, bearing the Family Inscription: “AMOR ONMIA VINCIT” (Love Conquers All).

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Ernest

COOPER

Private

2nd Battalion

Hampshire Regiment

Ernest was born 1886 in Newport to Thomas David & Louisa (nee CHANT) COOPER. In 1891 the family were living at 10 Cross Lane in Newport & by 1901 had moved to 113 St. James’ Street also in the town. In 1906 at the Newport Registry Office he married Annie Alice KNAPP & in 1911 the couple were living at 92 High Street in Newport.

Ernest, aged 30, was listed as Missing Presumed Killed in Action on the 23rd of April 1917. His body was never recovered or identified & so Ernest is commemorated by the Commission upon the Arras Memorial to The Missing in France together with 34,802 of his missing First World War comrades.

Ernest is also remembered on the County & Newport Borough War Memorials.

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Walter

COOPER

Private

3rd Battalion

Worcestershire Regiment

Walter was born 1899 in Newport to Herbert & Elizabeth (nee WARNE) COOPER who were living at 11 Elm Grove, Newport around the time of Walter’s death. Previously the family had been living at 26 Clifford Street also in Newport.

Walter, aged 19, was Killed in Action on the 9th of August 1918 & was originally buried on the battlefield close to where he fell. His body was later exhumed by the 708th Labour Corps & reburied on the 6th of November 1919 in the Hinges Military Cemetery in France beneath a Commission Headstone alongside 104 of his First World War comrades, 20 of whom remain unidentified.

Walter is also remembered on the County & Newport Borough War Memorials.

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Charles Henry

COOPER

Private

2nd Battalion

Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders

Charles was born 1917 in Newport to John COOPER & Helen BURROWS (nee ALLEN), who were living at 15 Ash Road, Newport around the time of Charles’ death.

Charles died, aged 24, on the 8th of June 1942. As the Japanese moved successfully down the peninsula a temporary prisoner-of-war camp was established at Pudu jail, to which UK & Commonwealth serviceman were taken before being sent to Changi Camp on Singapore island. Some of them died, of wounds or sickness, while in this camp & were buried here. It is unclear whether Charles was killed in action or died in Japanese hands, but he now rests in the Kuala Lumpa (Cheras Road) Civil Cemetery Malasyia, alongside 155 of his Second World War comrades.

Charles is also remembered on the Carisbrooke & Newport Borough War Memorials

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Charles Frederick

COOPER

Private

2nd Battalion

Hampshire Regiment

Charles was born 1892 in Newport to George John & Fanny (BUCKETT) COOPER who were living at Clarendon Cottage, Clarendon Street in Newport around the time of Charles’ death. In 1901 the family were living at 62 St. James’ Street in Newport.

Charles, aged 23, was Killed in Action on the 26th of April 1915. He is commemorated by the Commission on a Special Memorial Pedestal Marker as he is believed to be buried somewhere within this cemetery, V Beach in Gallipoli, Turkey. The Marker bears the Inscription: “THEIR GLORY SHALL NOT BE BLOTTED OUT”.

Charles is also remembered on the Newport Borough War Memorial. His brother Herbert Edward also fell in The Great war.

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Arthur Robert

COUSINS

Leading Seaman

HM Sumarine Grampus

Royal Navy

Arthur was born 1917 in Newport to Arthur Robert & Ellen Maud (nee GIBBS) COUSINS who were living at 22 Barton Road in Newport around the time of Arthur’s death.

HMS/M Grampus commanded by Lt Cdr C A ROWE. Central Mediterranean, off Augusta, eastern Sicily in the Ionian Sea. Torpedoed by the Italian Torpedo Boats Circe, Clio, Calliope & Polluce. She had sailed from Malta on the 10th of June 1940 to lay mines off the east coast of Sicily. She signalled a successful lay on the 13th, then nothing further was heard. Sighted by Italian ships three days later, a final depth charge attack by Circe & Polluce is believed to have sunk her on the 24th of June 1940 with the loss of all 59.

Arthur, aged 23, was never recovered & he is commemorated by the Commission on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial to The Missing together with over 15,000 of his Second World War shipmates.

Arthur is also remembered on the Newport Borough War Memorial.

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Albert Charles William

COWARD

Rifleman

1st/8th Battalion Isle of Wight Rifles

Hampshire Regiment

Albert was born 1894 in Carisbrooke to Albert Frederick & Ada (nee SHAWYER) COWARD who were living on Carisbrooke High Street around the time of Albert's death.

Albert Died of Wounds, aged 21, on the 29th of November 1915 & is buried in Section I Row C Grave 44 of the 7th Field Ambulance Cemetery in Gallipoli, Turkey. He rests beneath a Pedestal Marker alongside 639 of his First World War comrades, 276 of whom remain unidentified.

Albert is also remembered on the Carisbrooke & IW Rifles War Memorials.

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Robert Claire

CROSS

Cook (O)

HMS Hood

Royal Navy

Robert was born on the 17th of June 1920 in Newport to Jack Claire & Gertrude Mary (nee WHITE) CROSS who were living at ‘Fernleigh’, Buckberry Lane in Newport around the time of Robert’s death.

Robert was an officers Cook aboard the Battlecruiser HMS Hood, when on the 24 May 1941 she intercepted Bismarck & her consort, the heavy cruiser Prinz Eugen, in the Denmark Strait between Greenland & Iceland. A fierce gun battle took place, The Hood was badly damaged & sank stern first with 1,418 men aboard, including his younger brother Raymond. Only three men survived.

Robert, aged 20, was never recovered & he is commemorated by the Commission on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial to The Missing together with over 15,000 of his Second World War shipmates.

Robert is also remembered on the Newport Borough War Memorial.

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Robert Harry

CROUCHER

Serjeant

4th Battalion

Gordon Highlanders

Robert was born 1891 in Newport to Captain (Merchant Navy) Frederick James & Eleanor (nee COOPER) CROUCHER. In 1901 the family were living at 46 Sea Street in Newport. 1915 in Chorlton, Lancashire he married Olive MELLOR, who was living at 12 Gordon Street, Healed Grove, Rusholme Manchester around the time of Robert’s death.

Robert, aged 27, was Killed in Action on the 26th of October 1918 & rests in Grave 29 of the Famars Communal Cemetery Extension beneath a Commission Headstone bearing the Family Inscription: “PEACE PERFECT PEACE”, alongside around 40 of his First World War comrades in this small cemetery.

Robert is also remembered on the County & Newport Borough War Memorials.

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Horace

CRUTCHER

Lance Bombardier

8th Divison Ammunition Column

Royal Field Artillery

Horace was born 1895 in Newport to James & Amy CRUTCHER. In 1901 the family lived at 23 Scarrotts Lane in Newport & by 1911 they had moved to Merryl Cottage in Godshill. 1915 in Portsmouth Horace married Eva BROOMFIELD.

Horace, aged 23, was Killed in Action on the 27th of August 1918 & rests in Section VIII Row A Grave 10 in the Ecoivres Military Cemetery in France beneath a Commission Headstone alongside 1,727 of his First World War comrades.

Horace is also remembered on the County, Newport Borough & Godshill War Memorials.

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George William

DAVIS

Lance Corporal

2nd Battalion

Hampshire Regiment

George was born 1890 in Newport to Charles & Louisa (nee YORK) DAVIS who were living at 44 South Street in Newport around the time of George’s death.

George, aged 24, was listed as Missing Presumed Killed in Action on the 30th of November 1915. His body was never found or identified & so George is commemorated by the Commission upon the Helles Memorial to The Missing in Gallipoli, Turkey together with 20,962 of his missing First World War comrades.

George is also remembered on the County & Newport Borough War Memorials.

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Reginald Grainger

DENHAM

Lieutenant

2nd Battalion Wiltshire Regiment

Attached to 11th Trench Mortar Battery

Reginald was born in Newport to Frederick James & Elizabeth Maria (nee SALTER) DENHAM. In 1901 the family were living at Donnor Cottage in Northwood but by 1911 they have moved to 65 Carisbrooke Road in Newport. 1917 in Alverstoke he married Ethel Margaret HOPKINS who was living at The Railway Inn, Forton Road, Gosport in Hampshire around the time of Reginald’s death.

Reginald, aged 23, was Killed in Action on the 30th of May 1918 & originally buried close to where he fell. His body was later exhumed & reburied in his final resting place in Section IV Row D Grave 4 at the Chambrecy British Cemetery in France on 5th of March 1920 beneath a Commission Headstone alongside over 400 of his First World War comrades, nearly half of whom remain unidentified.

Reginald is also remembered on the Newport Borough War Memorial.

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William Edwin

DENTON

Shipwright 5th Class

HMS Dunedin

Royal Navy

William was born 1921 in Newport to Edwin & Alice DENTON who were living at 19 Albert Street in Newport around the time of William’s death.

William, aged 20, was serving aboard the Light Cruiser Dunedin which was actively searching for U-Boats in the Atlantic, when on the 24th of November 1941 she was sunk by U124 with at least two torpedoes. Nearly 400 out of the 500 crew were lost, including William who is commemorated by the Commission on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial together with nearly 15,000 of his Second World War shipmates.

William is also remembered on the Newport Borough War Memorial.

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Sydney George

DIFFY

Able Seaman

HMS Odin

Royal Navy

Sydney was born 1888 in Chale to Frank & Emily (nee BUTCHERS) DIFFY who were living at 42 Upper St James' Street, Newport at the time of Sydney’s death. The Odin was a Cadmus Class Sloop based at the East Indies Station in the Persian Gulf.

Sydney was part of a shore party, engaged in hand to hand fighting with Turkish soldiers. Sydney was close to AB Herbert SPRING, when a Turkish soldier aimed his weapon & fired. At that moment, Herbert was pushed aside by Sydney, who was fatally wounded by the bullet intended for his shipmate.

He was taken back on-board, where he later died from his wounds on the 4th of June 1917. Sydney was laid to rest beneath a Commission Headstone at Maala Cemetery, Yemen. He is also remembered on the County & Newport Borough War Memorials. Sydney was 28.

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Frank Arthur

DORE

Private

1st/15th Prince of Wales Own Civil Service Rifles

London Regiment

Frank was born 1893 in Carisbrooke to Arthur DORE & Frances F (nee PAYNE) DORE. His father had passed away & his mother was living at Merestone Farm Cottage in Newport around the time of Frank’s death. In 1901 the family lived at 17 Carisbrooke Road in Newport.

Frank, aged 25, was reported as Missing Presumed Killed in Action on the 1st of December 1917, & is commemorated by the Commission on the Tyne Cot Memorial to the Missing in Belgium together with nearly 40,000 of his First World War comrades who have no known grave.

Frank is also remembered on the County & Carisbrooke War Memorials.

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Harold William

DORE

Private

15th Battalion

Hampshire Regiment

Harold was born in Newport in 1896 to Harry & Francis of 37 Fairlee Road. In both the 1901 & 1911 census he was recorded as living at 12 Fairlee Cottages.

During 1917 the Battalion took part in the Battles of Messines, Pilkem Ridge & Menin Road. On the 8th June 1917, Harold, aged 20, was killed in Action & laid to rest. His headstone features the Personal Inscription chosen by his family, “NOT LOST BUT GONE BEFORE”. He rests alongside 10,123 of his First World War comrades in the Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery in Belgium.

Harold is also commemorated on the War Memorials of Newport Borough, Newport 1st Scout Group, Barton School, St Paul’s Parish Church & on Panel 4 of the IW County War Memorial at Carisbrooke Castle.

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Austin Reginald

DOWNER

Lance Corporal

1st/8th Battalion Isle of Wight Rifles

Hampshire Regiment

Austin was born 1895 in Newport to Frederick & Matilda of 99 Hunnyhill, Newport.

April 1917, during the 2nd Battle of Gazza, the Rifles crossed 2,500 yards of open ground, they were severely exposed & suffered heavy causalities. Even so, they did capture a redoubt with the support of a tank, though this was knocked out when the Turks counter-attacked & recaptured the position. The Hampshires lost 23 officers & more than 400 other ranks.

Austin was reported Missing Presumed Killed in Action on the 19th of April 1917, & he is commemorated on the Jerusalem Memorial with 3,310 of his comrades.

Austin is also remembered on the County, Newport Borough & IW Rifles War Memorials.

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Harold

DOWNER

Serjeant

Royal Electrical & Mechanical Engineers

Harold was born 1920 in Newport to Mary Ellen DOWNER & Stepson of Thomas SIMMONDS.

Harold died as a Japanese Prisoner of War on the 8th of October 1943, probably whilst working on the notorious Burma – Siam railway. Harold is laid to rest in the Chungkai War Cemetery in Thailand, beneath a Commission Pedestal Marker bearing the Family Inscription: “DAYS ARE PASSING, YEARS GO BY, BUT MEMORIES OF YOU, DEAR SON, WILL NEVER DIE”. Harold lies alongside over 1,600 of his Second World War comrades who were put to work & died on the railway. Harold was 23.

Harold is also remembered on the Newport Borough War Memorial.

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Albert Edward

DOWNER

Gunner

113 Heavy Battery

Royal Garrison Artillery

Albert was born 1886 in Hunnyhill, Newport to Walter & Fanny DOWNER who were living at 2 Heytesbury Villas, Heytesbury Road in Newport around the time of Albert’s death. The family had previously lived at Worsley Road (1891) & 3 Hunnyhill (1901) both in Newport.

Albert, aged 29, was reported as Killed in Action on the 2nd of March 1915 & buried close to where he fell on the battlefield, his grave marked with a simple cross. However, when attempts were made to exhume his body for burial within the Pont-Du-Hem Military Cemetery in France, no body was found. Therefore, a small memorial was erected by the Commission within the cemetery to commemorate Albert with a Family Inscription, chosen by his father.

There were several other soldiers who's graves had been lost here & it is belived a German Shell had landed nearby & distrubed the graves before the end of the War.

Albert is also remembered on the Newport Borough War Memorial.

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Leslie George

DRAKE

Serjeant - Mentioned in Despaches

2nd Battalion

Hampshire Regiment

Leslie was born in Newport to Charles & Florence Ethel May (nee CHAMBERLAIN) DRAKE who were living at 18 New Street in Newport around the time of Leslie’s death. In 1932 at the Newport Registry Office he married Minnie Ethel SKELTON & lived at 4 Green Street, Newport. Before the War Leslie was employed by Messrs Bright & Minns.

Leslie, aged 31, was Killed in Action (in which he was Mentioned in Despatches) on the 1st of November 1943 & originally buried close to where he fell. His body was later exhumed & reburied in the Minturno War Cemetery in Italy by the 31st Graves Concentration Unit on the 15th of March 1945. He rests beneath a Commission Headstone bearing the Family Inscription: “IN MEMORY OF A LOVING HUSBAND AND FATHER WILL BE REMEMBERED AND LOVED ALWAYS. GOD BLESS” alongside 2,048 of his Second World War comrades.

Leslie is also remembered on Newport Borough War Memorial.

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Ronald Edwin George

DREDGE

Private

2nd Battalion

Hampshire Regiment

Ronald was born 1919 in Newport to Albert James & Gertrude Anna (nee WEEKS) DREDGE who were living in Niton around the time of Ronald’s death. In 1938 the family were living in 69 Regent Street in Shanklin.

Ronald, aged 23, was Killed in Action on the 14th of September 1943 & originally buried close to where he fell. His body was later exhumed & reburied at the Salerno War Cemetery in Italy by the 31st Graves Concentration Unit on the 18th of May 1944. He rests beneath a Commission Headstone bearing the Family Inscription: “LOVING MEMORIES WILL REMAIN UNTIL THE DAY WE MEET AGAIN” alongside 1,850 of his Second World War comrades, 109 of whom remain unidentified.

Ronald is also remembered on Niton War Memorial.

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Albert Eli

DRUDGE

Private

7th Battalion

Wiltshire Regiment

Albert was born 1892 in Carisbrooke to Frederick James & Louisa Maria (nee HICKS) DRUDGE of Gunville Lane in Carisbrooke.

Albert was Killed in Action around the 24th - 25th of April 1918 & is buried in Section V Row C Grave 10 of the Doiran Military Cemetery in Greece. He rests beneath a Commission Pedestal Marker alongside 1,337 of his First World War comrades of whom 449 remain unidentified.

Albert is also remembered on the County & Carisbrooke War Memorials.

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Kenneth Woodrutt

DUDLEY

Gunner

78 Battery 35 Light Anti Aircaft Regiment

Royal Artillery

Kenneth born in Newport on the 7th of September 1916 to Frederick & Ethel of ‘Woodleigh’ Castle Road Newport. He married Florence Mary TAYLOR, who was living at "Torwood", Priory Road, Carisbrooke around the time of Kenneth’s death. They were married in 1940 at St. Mary’s Church, Carisbrooke.

Kenneth was captured by the Japanese at the fall of Singapore in 1942. Aged 28, he died as a Prisoner of War at Kuching Camp, Borneo on the 22nd July 1945. Originally buried by other prisoners at Lingtang Camp Cemetery, Kenneth’s body was exhumed & reburied, with honours, at the Labuan War Cemetery in Malaysia on the 3rd September 1946, beneath a Commission Pedestal Marker, alongside 1,791 of his comrades.

Kenneth is also remembered on the Newport Borough War Memorial.

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Walter Henry

DYER

Serjeant

1st Battalion

Rifle Brigade

Walter was born 1886 in Carisbrooke to Agnes DYER. In 1891 the family lived at Mill Street in Newport & in 1901 at Forest Side in Carisbrooke. He married Beatrice Alice HOBBS in 1910 at Christ Church in Sandown. In 1911 Walter was a Bugler in The Rifles, serving in Winchester.

Walter, aged 31, was listed as Missing Presumed Killed in Action on the 11th of October 1917, his body was never recovered or identified. Walter is therefore commemorated by the Commission on the Tyne Cot Memorial to the Missing in Belgium together with nearly 40,000 of his First World War comrades who have no known grave.

Walter is also remembered on the County & Carisbrooke War Memorials.

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Charles William

DYER

Corporal

87th Field Company

Royal Engineers

Charles was born 1891 in Newport to William & Ellen (nee COGGER) DYER who were living at 1 Lynn Cottage, Melbourne Street in Newport around the time of Charles’ death. Previously the family had lived at 7 Clarendon Street, Newport. Charles had worked at the Whitecroft County Asylum before the outbreak of war.

He joined the army at the outbreak of the war in 1914 & was deployed to France in 1915, serving continuously on the Western Front until his death. As part of a Royal Engineers Field Company, his role involved vital technical combat engineering tasks, such as constructing fortifications, maintaining bridges, & handling demolitions under fire

Charles was attached to the 12th (Eastern) Division during the First World War. He was killed in Action, aged 26, on Thursday, the 28th of March 1918, during the intense fighting of the German Spring Offensive (Operation Michael). Charles is buried in the Bouzincourt Communal Cemetery in France beneath a Commission Headstone bearing the Family Inscription: “GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN” & rests alongside 588 of his First World War comrades, of whom 108 remain unidentified.

Charles is also remembered on the County & Newport Borough War Memorials.

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Anthony Graham

ELCOX

Sergeant

57 Squadron RAF Scampton, Lincolnshire

Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve

Anthony was born 1919 in Newport to Reginald Donald & Irene Hilda (nee CAWS) ELCOX. He married Louise BLUNDY in 1943 at St Albans in Hertfordshire.

Anthony, aged 23, was the Flight Engineer of a Lancaster aircraft which took off from RAF Scampton at 2326 for operations over Germany. They were shot down by a night fighter & crashed at Tostedt on the 30th of July 1943.

Some of the crew, are buried in Germany; others with no known grave are commemorated at the Runnymede Memorial. All 6 crew were killed.

Originally buried at Lueneburg Central Cemetery, Anthony’s body was exhumed & reburied 23rd of April 1947 in Hamburg Cemetery in Germany, beneath a Commission Headstone bearing the Family Inscription: “LEST WE FORGET”. He rests alongside 1,465 of his Second World War comrades.

Anthony is also remembered on the Seaview War Memorial.

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Raymond Horace

ELDRIDGE

Able Seaman

HMS Aurora

Royal Navy

Raymond was born 1924 in Newport to Albert Edward & Lucy ELDRIDGE who were living in Ryde at the time of Raymond’s death. In 1938 the family were recorded as living at 2 Coppins Bridge in Newport.

A unit of the 15th Cruiser Squadron, Aurora participated in the invasion of Sicily & the Salerno landings (Operation Avalanche) before moving into the Aegean in October 1943. While escorting British destroyers reinforcing troops on the island of Leros on the 30th of October, she was attacked by German Junkers 87 & 88 aircraft off Castellorizo, sustaining a 500 kg bomb hit abaft the after funnel. The explosion & subsequent fire killed 47 crew. Aurora was forced to withdraw to Taranto for repairs. Raymond died of his wounds the day after the attack on the 31st of October 1943 & was landed in Egypt.

Raymond is buried in the Alexandria (Hadra) War Memorial Cemetery in Eygpt with over 3,000 of his service comrades. He is also remembered on the Newport Borough War Memorial.

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Alfred

ELDRIDGE

Gunner

12th Heavy Battery

Royal Garrison Artillery

Alfred was born 1892 in Newport to William Henry & Emily Jane (nee FRY) of 1 Ash Road in Newport. The family lived had previously lived at 18 Hearn Street, Newport in 1901.

Alfred, aged 25, was Killed in Action on the 12th of July 1917 & lies, alongside 572 of his comrades, in a cemetery that occupies a site at a road junction where three batteries of Belgian artillery were positioned in 1915. Battery Corner Cemetery, in Belgium was begun by the 8th Division in June 1917 after the Battle of Messines & it was used until October 1918, largely for burials from a dressing station in a cottage nearby. Almost half of the graves are of casualties who belonged, or were attached, to artillery units.

Alfred is also remembered on the County & Newport Borough War Memorials & also on the memorials of Barton School & St Pauls Parish Church on Staplers Road. His brother Percy Arthur also fell in The Great War.

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Harold Charles

ELDRIDGE

Acting Bombardier

1st/5th Hampshire Howizter Battery

Royal Field Artillery

Harold was born 1892 in Newport to Charles & Julia Frances ELDRIDGE who were living at 3 Eastleigh Terrace, Lugley Street in Newport around the time of Harold’s death.

Harold, aged 24, died whilst a Turkish prisoner of war on the 5th of October 1916 in Bagtche Prison Camp. This working prison camp was located in the Vilayet of Adana, twenty-five miles east-northeast of Osmania in the Amanus Range, in south eastern Anatolia. British prisoners worked in labour detachments, digging a railroad tunnel through twelve miles of rock to connect Bagtche with Entilli. This prison camp supported labour detachments working in the Amanus Sector in Yarbashi, Shehr Dere, & Airan (which the prisoners reported that they received good treatment).

Harold was buried beneath a Commission Headstone in the Baghdad North Gate Cemetery in Iraq, however in the early 1990’s the headstones were removed due to damage caused by the effects of the harsh environment. They are yet to be replaced due to the instability of the region. Until such time, the names are recorded in a Role of Honour on view at the CWGC HQ in Maidenhead.

Harold is also remembered on the County & Newport Borough War Memorials.

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Bertie Douglas Messines

ELDRIDGE

Stoker 2nd Class

HMS Hood - Battlecruiser

Royal Navy

Bertie was born on the 18th of May 1917 in Newport to Albert Edward & Lucy (nee TUCK) who were living in Ryde around the time of Bertie’s death. In 1938 the family were living at 2 Coppins Bridge in Newport.

Bertie, aged 24, was a Stoker aboard the Battlecruiser HMS Hood, when on the 24th of May 1941 she intercepted Bismarck & her consort, the heavy cruiser Prinz Eugen, in the Denmark Strait between Greenland & Iceland. A fierce gun battle took place, The Hood was badly damaged & sank stern first with 1,418 men aboard, including Bertie. Only three men survived.

Bertie is commemorated by the Commission on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial with nearly 15,000 Second World War shipmates.

Bertie is also remembered on the Newport Borough War Memorial. His brother Raymond Horace was also Lost at Sea in the Second World War.

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George Henry

ENDICOTT

Private

12th Battalion

Devonshire Regiment

George was born 1889 in Newport to Mary (nee WELSH) ENDICOTT. In 1891 George lived in Crocker Street, Newport & in 1901 & 1911 in Melbourne Street also in Newport.

George died on the 31st of July 1916, cause unknown, in West Derby a suburb of Liverpool. His body was cremated & his ashes scattered. He is commemorated by the Commission on a Screen Wall within Kirkdale Cemetery in Liverpool. George was 27.

George is also remembered on the County & Newport Borough War Memorials.

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Stanford James

FISK

Rifleman

1st/8th Battalion Isle of Wight Rifles

Hampshire Regiment

Stanford was 1893 in Carisbrooke to Robert & Jessie (nee LINFIELD) FISK who were living at 'Loretto', Chillerton Road in Newport around the time of Stanford's death.

Stanford had served at Gallipoli as a Lewis Gunner but was Killed in Action, aged 24, on the 2nd of November 1917 in Palestine & originally buried by his comrades close to where he fell. However, over the course of the War his grave was lost & so Stanford is commemorated by the Commission on the Jerusalem Memorial to The Missing together with 3,318 of his missing First World War comrades.

Stanford in also remembered on the Carisbrooke & IW Rifles War Memorials.

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Albert George

FLEET

Serjeant - Distinguished Conduct Medal

Royal Engineers

Albert was born 1886 in Newport to Frank & Fanny Terrett (nee COX) FLEET who were living at 10 Barton Road in Newport around the time of Albert’s death. He married Mary Margaret & lived at Hanover Mills, Carlow in Ireland.

Albert, aged 30, died on Active Service in Ireland on the 6th of June 1919 from an unspecified cause. He rests in Section 2 Row 1 Grave 8 of the Carlow (St. Mary's) Cemetery, Ireland beneath a Commission Headstone in a family plot within the cemetery alongside 6 of his First World War comrades.

Albert is also remembered on the County & Newport Borough War Memorials. His brother Sidney Arthur also fell in The Great War.

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Victor Alan

FOX

Lieutenant

98 Field Regiment The Surrey & Sussex Yeomanry

Royal Artillery

Victor was born 1901 in Newport to Frank & Caroline Lavinia (nee RICE) FOX of East Cowes. He was married to Edythe Irene, in 1926 in Sussex, who was living at 43 Trouville Road, Clapham Park, London at the time of Victor’s death in 1940.

Victor’s father was, at one time, a Principal Prison Officer at Parkhurst & they lived in married quarters at the prison.

Victor, aged 39, was reported as Missing Presumed Killed in Action on the 28th of May 1940 & was originally Commemorated on the Dunkirk Memorial. He was later found to be buried in the Lille Southern Cemetery in France as an Unknown British Soldier & rededicated with a new headstone, bearing the Family Inscription: “YOU'VE FOUND THE PLACE WHERE I AM LYING AND ALL MY GRAVE SHALL WARMER, SWEETER BE” alongside over 600 WW I & nearly 300 WW II casualties.

Victor is also remembered on the Newport Borough War Memorial.

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George Walter

FRY

Lance Corporal

1st/6th Battalion

Hampshire Regiment

George was born 1898 in Newport to George William John & Lilian Mary (nee SLATER) FRY who were living at 6 Albert Street in Newport around the time of George’s death. The family had previously lived at 14 Clarendon Street in Newport.

George served at Gallipoli in August of 1915 where he was wounded in the hand by shrapnel. He went on to serve in Mesopotamia, modern day Iraq, & died, aged 20, from smallpox on the 14th of November 1918. He was buried beneath a Commission Headstone in the Amara War Cemetery in Iraq alongside 4,620 of his First World War comrades. However, due to the political situation in Iraq the cemetery is no longer maintainable & so their names are recorded in a Role of Honour at the CWGC HQ in Maidenhead.

George is also remembered on the County & Newport Borough War Memorials.

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Ernest Holmes

FULLER

Private

1st Battalion

Hampshire Regiment

Ernest was born 1895 in Newport to Arthur & Georgina (nee ADAMS) FULLER who were living at 3 Ingatestone Terrace, Granville Road in Cowes around the time of Ernest’s death. Previously the family had lived at 18 Clarendon Street & 23 Royal Exchange in Newport.

Ernest, aged 19, was Killed in Action on the 16th of September 1914 & commemorated by the Commission upon a Special Memorial within the Crouy-Vauxrot French National Cemetery. Within the cemetery there are 50 First World War casualties of these nearly half are unidentified & it is believed that one of these is Ernest, hence the ‘special memorial’ which has the Family Inscription, chosen by Ernest's mother, "WE TRUST IN JESU'S LOVE TO MEET HIM THERE".

Ernest is also remembered on the County, Newport Borough & Cowes War Memorials.

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Leonard Frederick John

GATES

Bombardier

90 Field Regiment

Royal Artillery

Leonard was born on the 27th of August 1918 in Newport to Frederick Charles & Jessie (nee LOCKYER) GATES. He married Evaline Mary PETTIFER in Dover, Kent in 1942.

Leonard was reported as Killed in Action on the 6th of June 1944, aged 26, & was originally buried close to where he fell at Asnelles-sur-Mer. Leonard’s body was exhumed & reburied in the Bayeux War Cemetery on the 14th of November 1944 & beneath a Commission Headstone, bearing the Family Inscription: “HIS DUTY WELL DONE”. He lies at rest alongside 4,143 of his Second World War comrades, 338 of them are still to be identified.

Leonard is also remembered on the Carisbrooke Memorial.

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William Edgar

GAY

Leading Cooks Mate

HMS Torrent

Royal Navy

William was born on the 24th of September 1891 in Newport to William John & Elizabeth Ann (nee PAYNE) GAY who were living at 2 Melrose Villa, Avenue Road in Shanklin around the time of William’s death.

William had joined the Royal Navy several years before the outbreak of war, serving on HMS Furious in 1911. On the 23rd of December 1917 the Destroyer Torrent was lost at sea to a Mine Strike off the Dutch Coast. Aged 26, William’s body was never recovered & so he is commemorated on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial together with over 10,000 of his First World War shipmates.

William is also remembered on the County & Shanklin War Memorials.

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William Jacob

GEORGE

Lance Corporal

1st Battalion

Honourable Artillery Company

William was born 1895 in Newport to William Lock & Louisa Fredrica (nee MATHIAS) GEORGE. William’s father predeceased him & Louisa was living at 107 Greencroft Gardens, Hampstead in London around the time of William’s death.

William, aged 21, Died of Wounds on the 17th of February 1917 & rests beneath a Commission Headstone, in a Joint Grave with Private HC CULLEN, bearing the Family Inscription: “OH DEATH, WHERE IS THY STING OH GRAVE WHERE IS THY VICTORY THY WILL, NOT MINE BE DONE”. Alongside 1,218 of his First World War comrades in the Varennes Military Cemetery, Somme France.

William is also remembered on the County & Newport Borough War Memorials.

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Reginald Tyrell

GEORGE

Pilot Officer (Pilot)

64 Squadron RAF Kenley, London

Royal Air Force

Reginald was born 1919 in Newport to Reginald Harry & Margaret (nee CECIL) GEORGE who were living at ‘Clevedon’, 72 Medina Avenue in Newport around the time of Reginald’s death.

Reginald, aged 20, was piloting a Spitfire Aircraft when he was shot down on the 29th of May 1940 by a German Me 109 over the English Channel. Reginald’s body was never recovered & so he is commemorated by the Commission on the Runnymede Air Forces Memorial to The Missing in Surrey together with 20,258 of his Second World War comrades.

Reginald is also remembered on the Newport Borough War Memorial.

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William Leonard

GERRY

Able Seaman

HMS Stronghold

Royal Navy

William was born 1919 in Newport to John Thomas & Freda Bessie (nee LEAL) GERRY who were living Freshwater around the time of William’s death. In March of 1942 the family had been living at 154 Carisbrooke Road in Newport.

William, aged 22, was serving aboard the S Class Destroyer HMS Stronghold, when on the 2nd of March 1942 a Japanese task group consisting of the heavy cruiser Maya & the destroyers Arashi & Nowaki, belonging to a Japanese carrier force operating south of Java, discovered & sank HMS Stronghold, which was fleeing from Tjilatjap to Freemantle, Australia with refugees. Stronghold sank at 1858 at position 12º20'S, 112º00E. About fifty survivors were picked up by the small Dutch merchant Bintoehan that later transferred them to Maya. William was one of those lost, his body never recovered from the sea.

William is commemorated by the Commission on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial to The Missing together with nearly 15,000 of his Second World War shipmates.

William is also remembered on the Newport Borough War Memorial.

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Sidney Charles

GINGER

Rifleman

B Company 1st/8th Battalion Isle of Wight Rifles

Hampshire Regiment

Sidney was born 1895 in Carisbrooke to William James & Emma (nee GREEN) GINGER of Clatterford Road, Carisbrooke.

Sidney was Killed in Action, aged 19, on the 9th of October 1915 & buried in Section I Row C Grave 47 at the 7th Field Ambulance Cemetery in Gallipoli, Turkey. Sidney rests beneath a Commission Pedestal Marker alongside 639 of his First World War comrades, of whom 276 remain unidentified.

Sidney is also remembered on the Carisbrooke & IW Rifles War Memorials.

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Walter Henry

GOULD

Private

H Company

Royal Marne Light Infantry

Walter was born 1886 in Newport to James Richard & Mary (nee GILBERT) GOULD. In 1901 the family lived at 11 Hunnyhill in Newport. In 1915 at Bicester, Oxfordshire he married Mary HARRIS who shortly after his death, remarried & became Mary MITCHELL & living with her new husband at The Retreat Inn, Primrose Hill in Bath.

Walter, aged 29, died on the 31st of October 1918 at the Royal Naval Hospital Haslar, Gosport in Hampshire from pneumonia. He is buried at the Haslar Royal Naval Cemetery beneath an Admiralty Bronze Plaque alongside over 1,300 First & Second World War casualties.

Walter is also remembered on the County & Newport Borough War Memorials.

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Ernest Edward

GRAY

Private

2nd Battalion

Hampshire Regiment

Ernest was born 1894 in Newport to Robert James & Ellen GRAY. In 1901 the family were living at 45 Hunnyhill in Newport. In 1915 at All Saints Church in Newchurch, he married Ada Ethel YOUNG who was living at 7 Sussex Road, Sidcup in Kent around the time of Ernest’s death.

Ernest, aged 23, Died of Wounds on the 3rd of February 1917 & is buried in the Guillemont Road Cemetery, Somme in France beneath a Commission Headstone bearing the Family Inscription: “UNTIL THE DAY BREAKS AND THE SHADOWS FLEE AWAY” alongside 2,262 of his First World War comrades, with 1,523 of these remaining unidentified.

Ernest is also remembered on the Newport Borough War Memorial.

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Harry Walter

GREEN

Able Seaman

HMS Acasta

Royal Navy

Harry was born 1910 in Newport the eldest son of Harry & Margaret Mary (nee PEARSON) GREEN who were living at 26 Clifford Street around the time of Harry’s death.

Harry had been in the Navy some 15 years before his death. He was Lost at Sea on the 8th of June 1940 when his ship was sunk during the evacuation of personnel from Narvik with the loss of 161 crew. She was ‘making smoke’ in an attempt to protect the carrier HMS Glorious when she went down. His body was never recovered & so Harry, aged 30, is commemorated by the Commission on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial to the missing together with nearly 15,000 of his Second World War shipmates.

Harry is also remembered on the Newport Borough War Memorial.

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Ralph

GREENEN

Corporal

5th Battalion

Hampshire Regiment

Ralph was born 1920 in Newport the third son of George & Elsie (nee ASH) GREENEN of 37, Holyrood Street in Newport.

Ralph, aged 23, died as a prisoner of war on the 30th of November 1943 & was originally buried at Sora Civilian Cemetery. His body was exhumed, by No.10 Section, Graves Concentration Unit & reburied at the Cassino War Cemetery in Italy on the 21st of March 1946, beneath a Commission Headstone bearing the Family Inscription: “"SURELY, I COME QUICKLY" "THE DEAD IN CHRIST SHALL RISE FIRST" REV.XXII.20 & 1. THES.IV.16”. Ralph rests alongside over 4,000 of his Second World War comrades, with 289 still to be identified.

Ralph is also remembered on the Newport Borough War Memorial.

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Harry Henry Thomas

GREGORY

Rifleman

2nd Battalion

Rifle Brigade

Harry was born 1883 in Newport to Thomas & Ada Janette (nee BLOWER) GREGORY who were living at Pan Crossing in Newport around the time of Harry’s death. In 1891 the family were living in 3 Wardales Row, Trafalgar Lane in Newport.

Harry, aged 32, Died of Wounds on the 16th of May 1915 & was originally buried near to where he fell at the Wavrin Communal Cemetery. He was later exhumed & reburied at the Laventie Military Cemetery in the 1930s & now rests beneath a Commission Headstone alongside 494 of his First World War comrades.

Harry is also remembered on the County & Newport Borough War Memorials.

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William

GRIFFITHS

Gunner

1st/4th Hampshire Battery

Royal Field Artillery

William was born 1896 in Newport to Francis & Elizabeth (nee PEARCE) GRIFFITHS. In 1901 the family resided at 4 Orchard Leigh Terrace, High Street, Shanklin & in 1911 at 4 Yarborough Terrace, St John's Road in Wroxall.

William, aged 20, died from malaria on the 21st of May 1916 & is laid to rest in the Maala Cemetery in Yemen beneath a Commission Headstone.

William is also remembered on the Shanklin War Memorial.

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Alfred Charles

GRIST

Private

1st Battalion

Wiltshire Regiment

Alfred was born 1898 in Newport to Frederick Charles & Emily Ann (nee WARD) GRIST. In 1901 the family were living at 33 New Street & in 1911 at 40 Trafalgar Road, both in Newport.

Alfred, aged 20, was listed as Missing Presumed Killed in Action, during Battles of the Aisne & the Marne, on the 27th of May 1918. His body was never recovered or identified & so Alfred is commemorated by the Commission on the Soissons Memorial to The Missing in France together with 3,913 of his First World War comrades.

Alfred is also remembered on the County & Newport Borough War Memorials.

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James William

GROVES

Private

1 Supply Personnel Corps

Royal Army Service Corps

James was born 1902 in Newport to James & Matilda (nee TAYLOR) GROVES The 1911 Census had the family living at 2 Holyrood Street in Newport. He married Elsie May BRAMBLE in 1926 at St Mary’s Church in Carisbrooke.

James, aged 38, was reported Missing Presumed Killed in Action on the 19th of May 1940 during the historic evacuation of the British Expeditionary Force from Dunkirk in France of May 1940.

James is commemorated by the Commission on the Dunkirk Memorial to the Missing in France together with 4,507 of his Dunkirk comrades.

James is also remembered on the Newport Borough War Memorial.

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Roy Ronald

GROVES

Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class

HM Submarine Grampus

Royal Navy

Roy was born 1913 in Newport to Benjamin & Sabrina (nee MORRIS) GROVES. In 1938 at Newport Registry Office, he married Olive Beatrice Evelyn HERRINGTON.

HMS/M Grampus was patrolling the Central Mediterranean, off Augusta, eastern Sicily in the Ionian Sea when she was torpedoed by the Italian Torpedo Boats Circe, Clio, Calliope & Polluce. She had sailed from Malta on the 10th to lay mines off the east coast of Sicily. She signalled a successful lay on the 13th, then nothing further was heard. Sighted by Italian ships three days later, a final depth charge attack by Circe & Polluce is believed to have sunk her on the 24th of June 1940 with the loss of all 59 crew.

Roy, aged 27, is commemorated by the Commission on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial to the Missing together with nearly 15,000 of his shipmates.

Roy is also remembered on the Carisbrooke War Memorial.

CWGC Casualty Record

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