BARNES, Arthur Edward

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.