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In memory of those who lost their lives in air raids on this town 1939 - 1945
Interred in this grave are
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Elsewhere in this Cemetery is |
Harold Fellows |
Interred in other places are |
Patrick Barnwell |
Kate Ellen Fleming |
Frederick William White |
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Arthur Edward Barnes |
Florence Blanche Barnes |
Ellen Hope Biddlecombe |
Isabella Elizabeth Burchell |
George Henry Cole |
Elizabeth Cole |
Elizabeth Ann Cosh |
George Edmund Crouch |
Sidney Gilbert Downer |
Emily Downer |
Frank Gustar |
May Gustar |
Alan John Gustar |
Sarah Elizabeth Gustar |
Gwendoline Elizabeth Hughes |
George Henry Ince |
Charles Marshall |
Emma Jane Mouncher |
David Sutherland Pearson |
Reginald Howard Pidgeon |
William Reeves |
John Henry George Sturmey |
Arthur John Tutton |
William John Varney |
Sarah Louisa Varney |
Patricia Betty Varney |
Ellen Varney |
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The War Memorial at the bottom of Market Hill after the Blitz on the town, on the night of 4th 5th May 1942 and now in Northwood Park, the
stone cenotaph which is now displayed in a partially demolished state |
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Blitz on Cowes
4th / 5th May 1942
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This is to commemorate the tragic loss
of life sustained on the evening of
4th / 5th May 1942 during an enemy
aerial attack by the Luftwaffe.
Some seventy souls lost their lives as
a result of the raids on the shipyards
in Cowes and East Cowes.
The defence of the towns by the
Polish destroyer ORP Błyskawica
throughout the night with the valiant
assistance of shoreside fire and rescue
services was instrumental in
preventing a greater tragedy.
The loss to this community and the
sacrifices afforded at that time will
remain with us. |
IN MEMORIUM 4th MAY 2007 |
THE FRIENDS OF THE ORP BŁYSKAWICA SOCIETY |
This plaque unveiled by
H.E. Ms Barbara Tuge-Erecinska
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the
Republic of Poland to the United Kingdom of Great Britain
and Northern Ireland |
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The Polish Ambassador, Ms Barbara Tuge-Erecinska in May 2007, unveiling the dedication in Franski Place to all of those that lost their lives on the night of 4/5 May 1942 in Cowes and East Cowes. |
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