CHAMBERS, Arthur Thomas

Newport Cemetery, Isle of Wight UKCredit: Gary Newman

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.

CWGC Casualty Record

Cemetary

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.