Memorials & Monuments
on the Isle of Wight
- Biography -
- Harry Clements -

Name

Henry Clements, son of Alfred and Mary Ann Clements, of Woodlands View, Fishbourne, Ryde, Isle of Wight.

Service details

SS/104283 Stoker 1st cl. H Clements, H.M.S. Penarth, Royal Navy

CWGC record ...

His name is recorded on these memorials :
Binstead War Memorial
Binstead Holy Cross Church War Memorial
Haven Street War Shrine
County War Memorial (panel 3)

Date of Birth :	1890/1
Date of Death :	4th Feb 1919
Where buried or commemorated :	South Shields (Harton) Cemetery

"Deep regret is felt at the death of Mr Harry Clements, eldest son of Mr A Clements, who was lost in the mine-sweeper Penarth on February 4th, when that vessel struck a mine in the North Sea. Deceased, who was only 28 years of age, was home at Christmas, and he was one of the brave fellows who again volunteered for the very hazardous job of mine-sweeping. Full naval honours were accorded at his funeral at South Shields on Wednesday, when his mother and sister attended."

Information taken from The Isle of Wight County Press, 15th February 1919

The paddle steamer mine sweeper HMS Penarth was engaged in mine sweeping duties when, during a snowstorm, it drifted into an uncleared minefield and was destroyed. Of the crew, 37 were saved, and 40 lost. Another Islander lost was Harry Parkes of Bembridge.