SHEPARD, Edward Harold Cecil

Carisbrooke Cemetery, Isle of Wight UKCredit: Gary Newman

Civilian War Dead
National Role of Honour

Although not classed as a 'War Grave', Edward is still recorded by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission as 'Civilian War Dead' as he died as a result of enemy action during World War 2.

Edward was born on the 1st of December 1900 Edward James SHEPARD of 57 Trafalgar Road, Newport & Alice Mary (nee BURT) SHEPARD. He married Constance Elizabeth CANT in 1928 at St. John's Church, Newport & lived at 57 Trafalgar Road also in Newport.

Edward died from injuries, at St. Mary's Hospital, on the 9th April 1943, sustained at Morey's Timber Yard, from a German bombing raid on Newport two days before. Edward was a member of the Fire Guard Service.

Edward is also commemorated by the Commission on the National Roll of Honour in St. George's Chapel, Westminster Abbey in London.

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.