The Town of Pembroke Dock suffered heavily from German Air Raids during World War Two, due to its military connections, and the nearby oil refineries, most of which occurred between July 1940 and June 1941. On 19 August 1940, a German bomber hit the Admiralty oil tanks at Llanreath. The fire burned for nearly three weeks, destroying 33 million gallons of oil, and threatened to engulf the town. It was the largest ever fire in Britain and could be seen from North Wales. Fire crews from as far away as Bristol and Birmingham were needed to control the blaze, and several members of these brigades were killed. Pembroke Dock was heavily attacked during the early hours of 12 May 1941, when 32 people were killed, and over 2,000 homes destroyed or damaged. The last major air raid on Pembroke Dock was on 11 June 1941, when much of town set ablaze by incendiary bombs. After this the raids slowed down and had stopped by 1943. Below are the details of the people known to have been killed at Pembroke Dock during World War Two as a result of these air raids, together with the basic details on them, which are held by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. The photograph is of the bronze plaque which commemorates the fire at Llanreath in 1941, and is courtesy of Les Nixon.

Pembroke Dock, World War Two Civilian Casualties (Air Raids Victims)

James Allen. James was killed at the Prince Albert Inn, Melville Street, Pembroke Dock during the Air Raid of 12 May 1941. He was 29 years old, and is buried at Pembroke Municipal Cemetery.

William George Barry. William was the Son of James Barry, of 32 Julian Terrace, Port Talbot, and the husband of V. M. Barry, of 61, Newbridge Road, Port Talbot. He died at Prince Albert Inn, Pembroke Dock, during the Air Raid of 12 May 1941. William was 28 years old and is buried at Pembroke Municipal Cemetery.

John Thomas Baskerville. John was an Air Raid Warden at Pembroke Dock. He was the Son of James Baskerville, of The Poplars, Cosheston, and the husband of Edith Mary Baskerville, of 91, High Street, Pembroke Dock. John died at Imble Lane, Pembroke Dock during an Air Raid on 11 June 1941. He was 53 years old, and is buried at Pembroke Municipal Cemetery.

John Alfred Bowen. John was the Husband of Susannah Bowen, of 42, Laws Street, Pembroke Dock. He was seriously injured during the big Air Raid of 12 May 1941, at 41 Laws Street, and died at the County Hospital, Haverfordwest on 1 May 1945. John is buried at Haverfordwest Municipal Cemetery.

Mrs. Annie Rowland Brizel. Annie  was the widow of William Brizel, and lived at 6, Gwyther Street. She was 43 years old when she was killed after her house was hit during the air raid on 12 May 1941. Annie is buried at Pembroke Municipal Cemetery.

Miss Kathleen Brizel. Kathleen was the daughter of William and Annie Brizel. She was 21 years old when she was killed along with her mother, after her home at 6, Gwyther Street was hit during an air raid on 12 May 1941. Kathleen is buried at Pembroke Municipal Cemetery.

Richard Essex Burder. Richard was serving at Pembroke Dock as a Police War Time Reserve Constable. He was killed at RAF Pembroke Dock during the Air Raid of 12 May 1941. He was 53 years old, and is buried at Pembroke Municipal Cemetery.

Stanley Hermann Buxton. Stanley was a Platoon Commander, with the local Home Guard, and lived at the Pier Hotel Pembroke Dock. He was severely injured during the massive Air raid of 12 May 1941 at the Pier Hotel, and died the same day at Llanion Barracks, Pembroke Dock. Stanley was 27 years old, and is buried at Pembroke Municipal Cemetery.

Frederick George Davies. Frederick was the Husband of Mrs. F. G. Davies, of 6 Llanbradoch Street, Cardiff. He was a Fireman with Cardiff Auxiliary Fire Service, and was one of the crew that was brought to Pembroke Dock to try and contain the blaze at Llanreath. He died at Llanreath Fuel Oil Depot, Pembroke Dock on 21 August 1940, and is buried at Pembroke Municipal Cemetery.

Corporal Frederick William Oliver Dunn. Frederick was the Son of William Robert Henry and Emily Jane Dunn, and the Husband Of Irene Mildred Dunn, Of Pembroke Dock. He was at his Gran's house at 4, Gwyther Street, Pembroke Dock when the house was hit by a bomb during the Air Raid of 12 May 1941, and he was killed. Frederick was a Corporal in the Royal Air Force, and had been home on leave. He was 29 years old, and is buried at Pembroke Dock (Llanion) Cemetery.

Mary Dorothy Dunn. Dorothy was the Grandmother of Frederick Dunn, and was killed during the Air Raid at 4, Gwyther Street on 12 May 1941. She was 99 years old, and is buried at Pembroke Municipal Cemetery.

Agnes Gwyn Dolfne Evans. Agnes was the Daughter of Thomas Evans. She was killed at 37, Laws Street during the Air Raid of 12 May 1941, and was 43 years old. Agnes is buried at Pembroke Municipal Cemetery.

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Treharne Evans. Mary was the Widow of George Lloyd Evans. She died at the Prince Albert Inn, Melville Street during the air raid on 12 May 1941. She was 69 years old, and is buried at Pembroke Municipal Cemetery.

Thomas Evans. Thomas was 74 years old, when he was killed in his home at 37, Laws Street during the Air Raid of 12 May 1941. He is buried at Pembroke Municipal Cemetery.

Mrs. Hannah Maria Beatrice Hammerton. Hannah was the Widow of Robert Edward Holden Hammerton. She died at home at 35 Laws Street, Pembroke Dock during the Air Raid of 12 May 1941. Hannah was 32 years old, and is buried at Pembroke Municipal Cemetery.

John Frederick Harries. John was the Husband of Emily Jane Harries. He died at 35, Laws Street, Pembroke Dock during the Air Raid of 12 May 1941. John was 63 years old, and is buried at Pembroke Municipal Cemetery.

Mrs Emily Jane Harries. Emily was the Wife of John Frederick Harries. She died at 35, Laws Street, Pembroke Dock during the Air Raid of 12 May 1941, and is buried at Pembroke Municipal Cemetery.

Mrs. Maude Harvey, B.A. Maude was the Daughter of William and Mary North Comery, of Denver, Frances Field, Saundersfoot, and was the wife of Dr. T. B. W. Harvey. She was 33 when she died at their home at 16, Bush Street during the Air Raid of 6 November 1940, and is buried at Pembroke Municipal Cemetery.

Mrs. Doreen Annie Hearn. Doreen was the Wife of R.S.M. Ronald William Henry Harry Hearn, of the Royal Army Ordnance Corps. She died during the Air Raid of 12 May 1941 at 6, Gwyther Street. She was 18 years old, and is buried at Pembroke Municipal Cemetery.

Maurice Heath. Maurice was the Husband of Charlotte Elizabeth Heath. He was 70 years old when he was killed at 3, Melville Street, during the Air Raid of 12 May 1941, and is buried at Pembroke Municipal Cemetery.

Mrs. Charlotte Elizabeth Heath. Charlotte was the Wife of Maurice Heath. She died at 3, Melville Street, alongside her husband, when it was bombed during the Air Raid of 12 May 1941. She was 72 years old and is buried at Pembroke Municipal Cemetery.

Mrs. Elizabeth Hutchings. Elizabeth was the Widow of William Henry Hutchings. She died at 33, Laws Street, during the Air Raid of 12 May 1941. She was 72 years old and is buried at Pembroke Municipal Cemetery.

Mrs. M. James. Died at 26, Prospect Place, London, during an Air Raid.

Cyril Morris Jenkins. Cyril was the Son of William James and Mary Jenkins, of 5, Hill Street, Bufferland, Pembroke Dock. He died at Imble Lane, Pembroke Dock during the Air Raid of 11 June 1941, aged 18, and is buried at Pembroke Municipal Cemetery.

Ellis Jones. Ellis was from 41, Beverley Street, Port Talbot. He died at Pembroke Dock during the Air Raid of 12 May 1941, aged 58, and is buried at Pembroke Municipal Cemetery.

Arthur Jane Kavanagh. Arthur was the Son of Albert George Kavanagh (H.M. Forces) and Cecilia Kavanagh, of 14 Hill Street, Pembroke Dock. He was just 12 years old, and was a volunteer Messenger for the local Air Raid Precaution, when he was killed at Imble Lane, Pembroke Dock during the Air Raid of 11 June 1941. Arthur is buried at Pembroke Municipal Cemetery.

Ivor John Kilby. Ivor was the Husband of Winifred Kilby, of 44 Gilligaer Street, Cathays. He served as a Leading Fireman with Cardiff Auxiliary Fire Service, and died at Llanreath Fuel Oil Depot, Pembroke Dock, while fighting the oil fire, on 21 August 1940. Ivor was 29 years old, and is buried at Pembroke Municipal Cemetery.

Mrs. Catherine Emily Kinton. Catherine was the Wife of William Henry Kinton. She was killed alongside her husband at 14, Bush Street, during the Air Raid of 6 November 1940, aged 74, and is buried at Pembroke Municipal Cemetery.

Will Henry Kinton. Will was the Husband of Catherine Emily Kinton. He was 71 years old when he died alongside his wife at 14, Bush Street, during the Air Raid of 6 November 1940, and is buried at Pembroke Municipal Cemetery.

David Michael Lenham. David was the 18 month old son of Corpora Richard Owen Lenham, R.A.F., and of Edna Mary Lenham. He was killed alongside his mother at 4, Gwyther Street, Pembroke Dock, during the Air Raid of 12 May 1941 and is buried at Pembroke Municipal Cemetery.

Mrs. Edna Mary Lenham. Edna was the Wife of Corporal Richard Owen Lenham, R.A.F. She was 24 years old when she died alongside her 18 month old son at 4, Gwyther Street, Pembroke Dock, during the Air Raid of 12 May 1941 and is buried at Pembroke Municipal Cemetery.

Alexander McKenzie. Alexander was the Son of John Knox McKenzie (H.M. Forces), and of Lily Elizabeth McKenzie. He was 18 years old when he died alongside his Mother and Brother at 31, Laws Street, during the Air Raid of 12 May 1941 and is buried at Pembroke Municipal Cemetery. His Brother John died later in the war on active service.

Cyril McKenzie. Cyril was the Son of John Knox McKenzie (H.M. Forces), and of Lily Elizabeth McKenzie. He was 13 years old when he died at 31, Laws Street, along with his Mother and Brother on 12 May 1941 and is buried at Pembroke Municipal Cemetery. His Brother John died later in the war on active service.

Mrs. Lily Elizabeth McKenzie. Lily was the Wife of John Knox McKenzie (H.M. Forces). She was 45 years old when she died at 31, Laws Street alongside her two youngest sons during the Air Raid of 12 May 1941, and is buried at Pembroke Municipal Cemetery. Her oldest son John died later in the war on active service.

Clifford Mills. Clifford was the Son of John Mills, of 118 Brunswick Street, Canton, Cardiff. He served as a Fireman with Cardiff Auxiliary Fire Service, and died at Llanreath Fuel Oil Depot, Pembroke Dock, while fighting the oil fire on 21 August 1940. Clifford was 31 years old and is buried at Pembroke Municipal Cemetery.

Trevor Charles Morgan. Trevor was the Son of R. J. Morgan, and Martha A. Morgan, of 46 May Street, Cathays, and the husband of Hilda May Morgan, of the same address. He was a Fireman with Cardiff Auxiliary Fire Service, and died while fighting the oil blaze at Llanreath Fuel Oil Depot, Pembroke Dock on 21 August 1940. Trevor was 32 years old, and is buried at Pembroke Municipal Cemetery.

Miss Eileen Morris. Eileen was the Daughter of Rhys Morris. She was just 15 years old when she died at the Pier Hotel, Pembroke Dock, during the Air Raid of 12 May 1941, and is buried at Pembroke Municipal Cemetery.

Rhys Morris. Rhys was the father of Eileen Morris. He was 40 years old when he died alongside his daughter at the Pier Hotel, Pembroke Dock, during the Air Raid of 12, May 1941, and is buried at Pembroke Municipal Cemetery.

Mrs. Eva Oakes. Eva was the Daughter of Mrs. A. Oakes, of High Street, Laxfield, Suffolk. She died at 28 Icknield Drive, Ilford, during the Blitz. She was 42 years old, and is buried at Ilford. The Council list states that she died at Lewis Street (London), but this is the only Mrs. Oakes who died in London during the Blitz.

Isaac Charles Freeman Owen. Isaac was from 11, Bournemouth Avenue, Pembroke Dock. He was 30 years old when he was killed at 43, Park Street, Gosport, during the Air Raid of 10 January 1941, and is buried at Gosport Municipal Cemetery, Hampshire.

Mrs. Alicia Georgina Peters. Alicia was the Wife of Sydney John Peters. She was 54 years old when she was killed alongside her husband at 2, Myrtle Villa, Swilly, during an Air Raid on 22 April 1941, and is buried at Plymouth Borough Municipal Cemetery.

Sidney John Peters. Sidney was the Husband of Alice Georgina Peters. He was 60 years old when he was killed alongside his wife at 2, Myrtle Villa, Swilly, during an Air Raid on 22 April 1941, and is buried at Plymouth Borough Municipal Cemetery.

Thomas Phillips. Thomas was Killed during the Air Raid of 12 May 1941 while at Prince Albert Inn, Melville Street, Pembroke Dock. He was 46 years old, and is buried at Pembroke Municipal Cemetery.

Walter Seymour Pounder. Walter was the Husband of the late Florence Matilda Pounder. He was 63 years old when he died at 6, Gwyther Street, during the Air Raid of 12 May 1941, and is buried at Pembroke Municipal Cemetery.

Harry Howard Rixon Reynolds. Harry was the Son of the late Dr. Howard David Reynolds, and the husband of Elizabeth Reynolds. He was 71 years old when he died alongside his wife at 39, Laws Street during the Air Raid of 12 May 1941 and is buried at Pembroke Municipal Cemetery.

Mrs. Elizabeth Reynolds. Elizabeth was the Wife of Harry Howard Rixon Reynolds. She was 63 years old when she died alongside her husband at 39, Laws Street during the Air Raid of 12 May 1941 and is buried at Pembroke Municipal Cemetery.

Henry Roach. Henry was killed at Prince Albert Inn, Melville Street, Pembroke Dock during the Air Raid of 12 May 1941. He was 29 years old and is buried at Pembroke Municipal Cemetery.

Mrs. Agnes Blanche Robinson. Agnes was the Wife of Joseph Martin Robinson. She was 52 years old when she died at 4, Melville Street, during the Air Raid of 12 May 1941 and is buried at Pembroke Municipal Cemetery.

Mrs. Ellen Frances Saunders. Ellen was the Daughter of Mr. F. T. Nicholson, of 4 Tremeyrick Street, Pembroke Dock, and the wife of Leslie Saunders (H.M. Forces). She was 27 years old when she was killed during the Air Raid of 12 May 1941 and is buried at Pembroke Municipal Cemetery.

John Frederick Thomas. John was the Son of David and Catherine Thomas, of 88 Swansea Street, Splott, and the husband of Florence May Thomas, of 16 Elaine Street, Splott. He served as a Fireman with Cardiff Auxiliary Fire Service, and died while fighting the oil blaze at Llanreath Fuel Oil Depot, Pembroke Dock, on 22 August 1940. John was 31 years old, and is buried at Pembroke Municipal Cemetery.

John Henry Thomas. John was 49 years old when he was killed at 31, Laws Street, Pembroke Dock, during the Air Raid of 12 May 1941 and is buried at Pembroke Municipal Cemetery.

Cyril William Underhill. Cyril was the Husband of Florence Underhill, of 2, Grove Road, Bridgend. He died at the Prince Albert Inn, Melville Street, Pembroke Dock, during the Air Raid of 12 May 1941. Cyril was 27 years old, and is buried at Pembroke Municipal Cemetery.

Elizabeth Williams. Elizabeth was the Daughter of Daniel Williams, of Llanview, Llancefn. She was 32 years old when she died at the Pier Hotel, Pembroke Dock, during the Air Raid of 12 May 1941 and is buried at Pembroke Municipal Cemetery.

Hendrick Desmond Hamilton Williams. Hendrick was the Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. T. D. Williams, of Penlan, Salem, St. Clears. He was the licensee of the Swan Hotel, at St. Clears, but died while visiting family at 8 Gwyther Street, Pembroke Dock, during the Air Raid of 12 May 1941. He was 42 years old and is buried at Pembroke Municipal Cemetery.

Matilda Williams. Matilda was killed at 91, Military Road, during the Air Raid of 12 May 1941, and is buried at Pembroke Municipal Cemetery.