ABRAHAM, Donald Edwin

Carisbrooke Cemetery, Isle of Wight UKCredit: Gary Newman

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.

CWGC Casualty Record

Cemetary

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.