BURT, Frederick Cecil

National Role of Honour, Westminster Abbey UKCredit: CWGC

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.

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.