Ryde Cemetery
Mr Herbert James (Bert) Dewey
Title: Mr
Forenames: Herbert James (Bert)
Surnames: Dewey
Date of Death: 05/05/1942
Burial Date: 08/05/1942
Age at Death Years: 40
Grave Type: Marked
Map Reference Number: RSHG 049 A3
Plot Number: Ryde New Cemetery Section K Plot 3916
Grave Description: Flat grave with rough grey granite kerb stones and corner posts and small integral headstone. There is a square pot on the grave but no further inscription on it.
Grave Condition: Good
Grave Condition Description: The integral headstone has fallen over backwards but otherwise is in good condition.
Other Information: Added burial date, source: Burial records
A 70th anniversary commemoration was held in Ryde Cemetery on the 5th May 2012 lead by Crew Manager Damon Corr. There is a report of a Memorial Parade held at the graveside below.
A 70th anniversary commemoration was held in Ryde Cemetery on the 5th May 2012 lead by Crew Manager Damon Corr. There is a report of a Memorial Parade held at the graveside below.
Old Website Grave ID: 5033
H Dewey April 2008 Photo by C Strong
Inscription:
IN REMEMBRANCE
HERBERT JAMES DEWEY
(BERT)
DEARLY LOVED AND DEVOTED ONLY SON OF
LYDIA DEWEY
KILLED ON DUTY WITH N.F.S. MAY 5TH 1942
AGED 40 YEARS
"AT THE GOING DOWN OF THE SUN WE WILL REMEMBER THEM"
ALSO OF THE ABOVE NAMED
LYDIA
WHO DIED DECEMBER 19TH 1960
AGED 86 YEARS
Photographs:
H J Dewey April 2008
Photographer: janette Gregson
Related Documents:
PDF file: Obituary; Funeral.''The obituary and funeral report from the IW Times. A Fireman who lost his life fire-fighting during a blitz on the south coast.''
PDF file: Memorial Service ''A memorial service held two years later, from the IW Times.''
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