Friday 23rd August

New Milton Memorial Clock  (Opposite Bradbeers)

11:00 a.m.

 

New Milton was bombed during World War II. The town experienced several bombing raids, resulting in significant damage and loss of life. Here are the notable incidents:

1. August 23, 1940: A Heinkel 111 bomber dropped 24 bombs in a line from Old Milton Road across Station Road and into Spencer Road. These included three 250lb bombs and 19 50lb anti-personnel incendiaries. Twenty Five people were killed including civilians and a soldier.
2. August 8, 1942: Another bombing raid occurred, resulting in one fatality.
3. January 22, 1943: During a “hit and run” raid, a lone German aircraft flew over New Milton and dropped four bombs.

These events left a lasting impact on the town’s history, and they are remembered as tragic moments during the war.

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On Friday 23 August 2024 we will remember the New Milton residents who lost their lives when enemy bombs fell on our town during World War II.

There will be a short service of remembrance starting at 11 am that morning at the Memorial Clock on Station Road, when we will assemble for 1-minute silence, a prayer, and acknowledgement of those citizens who were killed on 23 August 1940, 8 August 1942 and 22 January 1943.

The New Milton Town Mayor, Cllr Alvin Reid, respectfully requests your attendance at the Memorial Clock to remember those who died.

Read a list of those who died in these Bombings

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