FAIRWEATHER, James Robert Henry

Newport (St. Paul's) Cemetery, Isle of Wight UKCredit: Gary Newman

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.

CWGC Casualty Record

Cemetary

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.