PARSONS, Walter William

Although not classed as a 'War Grave', Walter 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.

Walter was a baker & lived at 11 Hearn Street in Newport & was badly injured on the 20th of December 1940 when an anti-aircraft shell struck his house & exploded. Walter was taken to a near by first-aid post, but died from his injuries. Walter is also commemorated by the Commission on the National Roll of Honour in St. George's Chapel, Westminster Abbey in London.