George Thomas Carpenter, Private, L/7233, Royal West Kent Regiment. George was born in Dalston, London on 6 October 1881, the son of Richard and Margaret carpenter. He had enlisted at Stratford, London in March 1903 into the 1st Battalion, Royal West Kent Regiment, and served for several years in South Africa, before returning to Britain, where he married Miss Sage Richards on 8 April 1912. At the outbreak of the Great War, the 1st Royal West Kent's were attached to 13 Brigade, 5th Division and moved to France, landing at Havre on 15 August 1914. They fought at the Battle of Mons, and during the retreat south, fighting at Le Cateau, then down to the Marne where the German attack was halted. They took part in the push back to the Aisne, before moving to Flanders, where they fought at the Battle of La Bassée, where George was wounded. George died of wounds on 27 October 1914 and is buried at Bethune Town Cemetery, France.

William Casson, Private, 200179, Welsh Regiment. William was born at London. He resided at Carmarthen prior to the war, and enlisted there into the 1/4th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was the local Territorial Battalion, attached to 159 Brigade, 53rd (Welsh) Division. The Division landed at Cape Helles, Gallipoli, on 9 August 1915, and was immediately thrown into action, spending the next few days in isolated pockets, fighting against a Turkish counter-attack during the Battle of Sari Bair, and then at the Attack on Scimitar Hill. The Division remained here throughout the coming months, and suffered severe losses in manpower strength during the great November 1915 blizzard on Gallipoli, when its total strength was reduced to less than that of a full-strength Brigade. On 11 December 1915 the Division was evacuated to Mudros, and by 23 December 1915 were moved to Egypt. They remained on the Suez Canal Defences for the next twelve months, where it took part in operations against the Sultan of Darfur, and in March 1917 took part in the advance into Palestine. William was killed during the First Battle of Gaza, on 26 March 1917. He has no known grave, and is commemorated on the Jerusalem Memorial, Israel.

George Harold Chadwick, Private, 38660, Royal West Kent Regiment. George was the son of Thomas James and Hannah Chadwick of Manchester. He had moved to Carmarthen prior to the war, and had married Mary Elizabeth Jones, of 24, Woods Row, setting up home at 6, Parade Road, Carmarthen, where the Mary gave birth to the couple's two children. George found work as a chauffeur with Mr. Bradbury Jones of the West Wales Garage, and worked in that capacity for three years before joining the Army Service Corps in 1917, serving as a Driver. In March 1918 the Germans launched a massive offensive on the Somme, and George was transferred to the infantry, who had suffered terrible losses in the opening weeks of the German attack. George joined the 8th Battalion, Royal West Kent Regiment, attached to 72 Brigade, 24th Division. The Division was north of St. Quentin over the winter of 1917/18, and were here when the Germans launched their Offensive on 21 March 1918, fighting a famous defence of the village of Le Verguier. They then fought a brave rearguard action at the Somme Crossings, and then at the Battle of Rosieres and the Battle of the Avre, before being moved to Flanders. Here the Division saw heavy fighting at the First Battle of Kemmel, before moving south again, where they fought at the Battle of Cambrai, part of the Battle of the Hindenburg Line. After the German defences had been breached, the Division pushed on, taking part in the Pursuit to the Selle, which is where George was killed on 26 September 1918. He was 30 years old, and is buried at Aix-Noulette Communal Cemetery Extension, France. George had a brother, Thomas Louis Chadwick, who was killed in France on 18 April 1918.

George Ernest Vernon Champion, Sergeant, 33268, King's Liverpool Regiment. George was born at Middlesex in 1879. Little is presently known of him, but he served during the war with the Depot Battalion of the King's Liverpool Regiment. George died of sickness at Carmarthen Hospital on 6 June 1918, aged 40, and is buried at Carmarthen Cemetery. 

Alfred Chapman, Private, 10853, Royal Warwickshire Regiment. Alfred was born at Hanwell, Middlesex, in 1895, but resided at Carmarthen by 1911. Alfred enlisted at Carmarthen into the army, and was posted to the 9th Battalion, Royal Warwickshire Regiment, which was attached to 39 Brigade, 13th (Western) Division. . On 13 June 1915 the Division sailed for Alexandria, and moved to Mudros before being landed at Cape Helles, Gallipoli from 6 July 1915, relieving the 29th Division. They left and returned to Mudros at the end of the month, and the entire Division landed at ANZAC Cove between 3 and 5 August, 1915, taking part in the Battles of Sari Bair, Russell's Top, and Hill 60, ANZAC. Alfred was wounded at the Battle of Hill 60, and died on 30 August 1915. He was 20 years old, and is buried at Embarkation Pier Cemetery, Gallipoli.

Albert Harry Chappell, Private, 1194, Royal Army Medical Corps. Albert was born at Eccles, Kent. He enlisted at Chatham into the Royal Army Medical Corps, and moved to France with their 10th Field Ambulance, which was attached to the 4th Division, and then took part in the epic retreat to the Marne, where the German Offensive was halted, and in the advance to the Aisne. The Division was then moved north to Flanders, and took part in the Battle of Messines, where Units of 4th Division took part in the famous Christmas Truce while they were still in this area, in trenches near Ploegsteert Wood. In 1915 the Division fought at the Second Battle of Ypres, and in the summer of 1916 were on the Somme, where they fought at the Battle of Albert and the Battle of Le Transloy. In April 1917 they were at Arras, and fought at the First Battle of the Scarpe. Albert was killed here on 12 April 1917. He is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France.

Ivor Thomas Charles, Private, 39247, South Wales Borderers. Ivor was born at Llanarthney, and enlisted at Carmarthen into the Monmouthshire Regiment. Some time later he was transferred into the 6th Battalion, South Wales Borderers, Pioneers to the 25th Division. The Division moved to France in September 1915 and moved to the Vimy sector. They fought in every major battle thereafter and took part in some of the terrible fighting during the German Spring offensive of 1918 before being moved to the Soissons Sector. On 27 May 1918 a German attack hit them again, and during the coming days the Division was virtually annihilated. By 9 June, a decision had been taken to break up what was left of the Division to reinforce other formations. The core of the Division returned to England to rebuild, and returned to the front in September 1918, moving at first to St Riquier near Abbeville. Late in the month, it entrained for Fourth Army, coming under XIII Corps which was by now engaged in the more or less continuous and eventually victorious advance across Picardy, fighting at the Battle of Beaurevoir. They then fought during the remainder of the great offensive, at the Battle of Cambrai, the Pursuit to the Selle, the Battle of the Selle, and the Battle of the Sambre. Ivor was taken ill and died during the final offensive, and he died on 29 October 1918. He is buried at Pont-De-Nieppe Communal Cemetery, France.

Thomas Clarke, Private, 14211, Devonshire Regiment. Thomas was born at Carmarthen in 1896, the son of Henry and Sarah Ann Clarke. The family later moved to 12A, Rock St., Waun Wen, Swansea, and Thomas enlisted at Swansea into the 2nd Battalion, Devonshire Regiment. The battalion was a regular army unit, attached to 23 Brigade, 8th Division. The Division moved to the Western Front in November 1914, a badly-needed reinforcement to the BEF which had been all but wiped out at Ypres. They saw their first major action at the Battle of Neuve Chapelle, and then at the Battle of Aubers. They then saw further fighting at the Action of Bois Grenier, before moving to the Somme in 1916, where they fought at the Battle of Albert. Thomas was killed on the opening day of the Battle of the Somme, on 1 July 1916. He was 21 years old, and is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, France.

David Cleaver, Gunner, 206097, Machine Gun Corps. David was the Son of Francis and Rachel Cleaver, of Llanllwch Mill, Johnstown, Carmarthen. He worked at Towy Works prior to joining the Machine Gun Corps in 1916, and was posted to the Heavy Branch, which was the fore-runner to the Tank Corps. David became ill during his training, and was admitted to Hospital at Bovingdon. He died there of pneumonia on 5 March 1917, aged 19, and his body was brought back home, where he was buried with full military honours at Llanllwch (St. Luke) Churchyard.

William Collins, Private, 12850, Welsh Regiment. William was born at Stonehouse, Plymouth, and resided at Carmarthen prior to the war. He enlisted there into the 9th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was attached to 58 Brigade, 19th (Western) Division. The Division moved to France during July 1915, and moved to positions near Loos, where it took part in the opening attack of the Battle of Loos on 25 September 1915. William was killed that day, during an unsuccessful assault near Givenchy. He is buried at Brown's Road Military Cemetery, Festubert, France.

Herman Collyer, Private, 10873, Welsh Regiment. Herman was the Son of Mrs. Alice Collyer, of 121, Globe Rd., Mile End, London. He was living at Carmarthen by 1911, and enlisted there into the 2nd Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was attached to 3 Brigade, 1st Division. The Division had been one of the first to arrive in France, fighting at the Battle of Mons, and taking part in the retreat to the Marne, where the Germans were stopped. They then fought at the Aisne, and at Chivy, before being moved north to Ypres. Here they fought at the First Battle of Ypres, where they again stopped the German Offensive, before wintering in Flanders. The following year saw them in action again at the Battle of Aubers. Herman was taken ill around this time, and died in hospital at St. Omer on 11 April 1915. He was 21 years old, and is buried at Longuenesse (St. Omer) Souvenir Cemetery, France.

Thomas Cook, Private, 320301, Welsh Regiment. Thomas was born at Maidstone, Kent, in 1886. He resided near Carmarthen by 1911, and enlisted in the town into the Pembroke Yeomanry. During March 1916 the 1/1st Pembroke Yeomanry moved to Egypt, where it merged with the Welsh Border Mounted Brigade and formed the 4th Dismounted Brigade. On 2 February 1917 it merged with the 1/1st Glamorgan Yeomanry to form the 24th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, and became attached to 231 Brigade, 74th (Yeomanry) Division. The Division had formed in Egypt in January 1917 and had fought through the Palestinian Campaign, at the Battles of Gaza and the Battle and capture of Jerusalem. Thomas was killed during the Third Battle of Gaza, on 6 November 1917. He was 31 years old, and is buried at Beersheba War Cemetery, Israel. Photograph courtesy of Avril Marks.

Arthur Trevor Cooke, Rifleman, 556802, London Regiment. Arthur was the Son of Charles Alfred and Annie Cooke, of 52, Lammas Street, Carmarthen. He worked at Westcliffe-on-Sea, and enlisted there into the 2/11th Battalion (Finsbury Rifles), London Regiment, which was attached to 175 Brigade, 58th (2/1st London) Division. On 4 February 1917 the Battalion landed at Havre, and followed the German Retreat to the Hindenburg Line in March. They then took part in the Flanking Operations Round Bullecourt. Later that year they moved north to Ypres, and took part in the Battle of the Menin Road, the Battle of Polygon Wood and the Second Battle of Passchendaele. Arthur was killed in action when his battalion was moving into the line on 4 November 1917. He was 36 years old. A letter sent to his mother stated that Arthur had been buried where he fell, but his grave was lost during further fighting in the area, and Arthur is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.

John Francis Cox, Private, 13045, Welsh Regiment. John was born at Bristol, but resided at Carmarthen prior to the war. He enlisted there into the 9th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was attached to 58 Brigade, 19th (Western) Division. The Division moved to France during July 1915, and moved to positions near Loos, where it took part in the opening attack of the Battle of Loos on 25 September 1915. The following year the Division moved to the Somme, where it took part in the second wave of the attack on Ovillers-La Boiselle on 1 July, capturing the village at heavy cost. It then fought through the Somme Battles of Poziéres and the Ancre in 1916. In 1917 the Division moved north to Ypres, taking part in the Battle of Messines. John was killed at Messines on 7 June 1917. He is commemorated on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium.

Cyril Crane, Private, 13698, Welsh Regiment. Cyril was born at Ipswich in 1896, and resided at Carmarthen by 1911. He enlisted there into the 9th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was attached to 58 Brigade, 19th (Western) Division. The Division moved to France during July 1915, and moved to positions near Loos, where it took part in the opening attack of the Battle of Loos on 25 September 1915. The following year the Division moved to the Somme, where it took part in the second wave of the attack on Ovillers-La Boiselle on 1 July, capturing the village at heavy cost. It then fought through the Somme Battles of Poziéres and the Ancre in 1916. In 1917 the Division moved north to Ypres, taking part in the Battle of Messines, and fought on the Menin Road and at Polygon Wood, before moving up to Broodseinde, Poelcappelle and Passchendaele Village itself. In 1918 they were caught up in the German Spring Offensive near St. Quentin, where they suffered terrible casualties, and fought at the Battle of Bapaume. They moved to Ypres, but were caught up in the German attack at Messines, and at Bailleul, and Kemmel. After suffering terribly again, they moved south to the quieter French sector to rebuild, but were caught up in the German offensive on the Aisne. Cyril was killed here on 25 August 1918. He was 22 years old, and is buried at Vieille-Chappelle New Military Cemetery, Lacouture, France.

Lionel Gordon Crossman, Captain, Royal Army Medical Corps. Lionel was the Son of John and Mary Crossman, of Ar-y-bryn, Carmarthen. He was a Doctor prior to the war, working at St. Bartholomew's Hospital, London. At the outbreak of war, Lionel volunteered to serve in the Royal Army Medical Corps, and was posted to the 1st General Hospital, Mesopotamia. The British staged an important campaign against the Turkish rulers of Mesopotamia, which eventually freed the country from hundreds of years of Ottoman rule. Lionel became seriously ill in Baghdad, and died of pleurisy and pneumonia on 11 December 1917, aged 29. Lionel is buried at Basra War Cemetery, Iraq.

Thomas George Daniel, Leading Seaman, R/3441, Hawke Battalion, Royal Naval Division. Thomas was born on 17 November 1889, the son of Mrs. Sarah Daniel, of Gwynondale, Barn Road, Carmarthen. He originally enlisted into the Pembroke Yeomanry, but subsequently transferred into the Hawke Battalion of the 63rd (Royal Naval) Division on 23 October 1917. Thomas probably joined the Division at Ypres, where they took part in the Second Battle of Passchendaele. Their next major action was at Cambrai, during the Action of Welch Ridge. Thomas was wounded and invalided home on 22 December 1917.He rejoined the RND on 7 April 1918, but was gassed during the Battle of Albert on 22 August 1918, and again invalided home. Thomas was sent back out to France, and rejoined the RND on 1 October 1918, while the Division was taking part in the Battle of Cambrai, 1918. This is where Thomas was killed in action, on 8 October 1918. He was 28 years old, and is buried at Anneux British Cemetery, France.

Arthur Davies, Corporal, 5101, Welsh Regiment. Arthur was the Son of Henry and M. A. Davies, of 38, Water Street, Carmarthen. He enlisted at Carmarthen into the 1/4th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was the local Territorial Battalion, attached to 159 Brigade, 53rd (Welsh) Division. The Division landed at Cape Helles, Gallipoli, on 9 August 1915, and was immediately thrown into action, spending the next few days in isolated pockets, fighting against a Turkish counter-attack during the Battle of Sari Bair. Arthur was killed here on 10 August 1915. He was 29 years old, and is commemorated on the Helles Memorial, Gallipoli. His brother James Davies also fell.

A. J. Davies, Corporal, Welsh Regiment. The 26 July 1918 edition of the Welshman newspaper mentions a Corporal A. J. Davies, of the Welsh Regiment, who had fallen in action, aged 25. It also states that he was a student at the Carmarthen College, and enlisted from College. He cannot presently be identified.

Clifford Davies, Private, 202574, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry. Clifford was the Only Son of Mr and Mrs Herbert Davies, of the Half Moon Hotel, Carmarthen. The family had moved to the Hotel York at Bridgend prior to the war, and Clifford enlisted at Cardiff into the Welsh Cyclists. He was later posted to the 2/4th Battalion, Ox and Bucks Light Infantry, who landed in France on 24 May 1916 attached to 184 Brigade, 61st (2nd South Midland) Division. The Division took part in the abortive attack at Fromelles on 19 July 1916. After suffering terrible casualties, it did not see serious action until taking part in the Battle of Langemarck in 1917. Clifford was killed by a shell here on 22 August 1917, and buried on the battlefield. He was 26 years old. His grave was never identified, so Clifford is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium. Clifford is not listed on the Carmarthen County War Memorial roll.

David Davies, Corporal, 8254, South Wales Borderers. David was born at Carmarthen, the son of Evan and Ann Davies. The family later moved to 16, Winifred Rd., Skewen, where David married, and lived with his wife, Mary Hannah Davies, at 3, Railway Terrace, Skewen. David enlisted at Neath into the 1st Battalion, South Wales Borderers, which moved to France at the outbreak of war attached to 3 Brigade, 1st Division. The Division had been one of the first to arrive in France, fighting at the Battle of Mons, and taking part in the retreat to the Marne, where the Germans were stopped. They then fought at the Aisne, and at Chivy, before being moved north to Ypres. Here they fought at the First Battle of Ypres, where they again stopped the German Offensive, before wintering in Flanders. The following year saw them in action again at the Battle of Aubers Ridge. David was killed here on 9 May 1915. He was 41 years old, and is commemorated on the Le Touret Memorial, Richebourg L'Avoue, France.

David Davies, Private, 200279, Welsh Regiment. David was the Son of William and Elizabeth Davies, of 79, Priory Street, Carmarthen. He had worked as a miner at Senghenydd prior to the war, and returned to Carmarthen to enlist into the 1/4th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was the local Territorial Battalion, attached to 159 Brigade, 53rd (Welsh) Division. The Division landed at Cape Helles, Gallipoli, on 9 August 1915, and was immediately thrown into action, spending the next few days in isolated pockets, fighting against a Turkish counter-attack during the Battle of Sari Bair, and then at the Attack on Scimitar Hill. The Division remained here throughout the coming months, and suffered severe losses in manpower strength during the great November 1915 blizzard on Gallipoli, when its total strength was reduced to less than that of a full-strength Brigade. On 11 December 1915 the Division was evacuated to Mudros, and by 23 December 1915 were moved to Egypt. They remained on the Suez Canal Defences for the next twelve months, where it took part in operations against the Sultan of Darfur, and in March 1917 took part in the advance into Palestine. David was wounded during the First Battle of Gaza, and died on 29 March 1917. He was 20 years old, and is buried at Deir El Belah War Cemetery, Egypt. David is not listed on the Carmarthen County War Memorial roll.

David Davies, Private, 22652, Wiltshire Regiment. David was the son of Ann Davies, of 40, Francis Terrace, Carmarthen. He worked at the Capital and Counties Bank at Swindon prior to the war, and enlisted there into the 1st Battalion, Wiltshire Regiment, which was attached to 7 Brigade, 25th Division. The Division landed in France on 26 September 1915, and were posted to the Vimy area, where they defended Vimy Ridge against a German attack in May 1916. They then moved to the Warloy area and attacked on 3 July near Thiepval. They remained in the line over the coming days, and David was wounded in the head while in the line on 8 July 1916. He was evacuated to the Base Hospital at Boulogne, where he died of his wounds on 11 July 1916, aged just 20. David is buried at Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, France.

David George Davies, Stoker 1st Class, K/27472, Royal Navy. David was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Davies, of 112, Priory Street, Carmarthen. He served with the Royal Navy, and was based at HMS Vivid, the Naval Barracks at Devonport, when he became ill and died on 2 May 1917. David was 21 years old, and is buried at Llandyfriog (St. Tyfriog) Churchyard. David doesn't seem to be commemorated at Carmarthen.

David John Davies, Lance Corporal, 39870, Welsh Regiment. David was the Son of John Davies, of 16, Chapel Street, Carmarthen. He worked as a Postman at Rhndirmwyn prior to the war, and enlisted at Llandovery into the army. He was posted to France, where he joined the 2nd Battalion, Welsh Regiment, attached to 3 Brigade, 1st Division, and would have joined them at Ypres around May 1915. The Division fought during the Battle of Loos on 25 September 1915, and remained in the Loos sector before moving south to the Somme in 1916, where they fought during the opening of the Somme Offensive at the Battle of Albert, then at Bazentin and Pozieres. David was wounded while fighting near Contalmaison, and was evacuated to the Casualty Clearing Station at Heilly, where he died on 24 July 1916. He was 30 years old, and is buried at Heilly Station Cemetery, Mericourt-L'Abbe, France.

Ernest Glyn Davies, Captain, Royal Welsh Fusiliers. Ernest was the Son of Mr. and Mrs. David Davies, of Eryl, The Avenue, Carmarthen. He worked in London before the war, and enlisted there into the London Welsh Battalion of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers. The battalion moved to France in December 1915 attached to 113 Brigade, 38th Welsh Division. Ernest was soon picked out as a leader, and was promoted Sergeant before gaining a commission into the 19th Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, part of 119 Brigade, 40th (Bantam) Division. The Division moved to France in the first week of June 1916, taking up positions near Loos. Ernest was killed in action here while leading a wiring party on 5 July 1916. He was 27 years old, and was buried at Loos British Cemetery, France.

Evan Davies, Lance Corporal, S/10652, Rifle Brigade. Evan was born at Glangwili, the Son of Daniel and Rosamond Davies. The family later moved to 65 Lowe Street, Whitmore Reans, Wolverhampton, and Evan enlisted at Birmingham into the army. He was posted to the 9th Battalion, Rifle Brigade, which was attached to 42 Brigade, 14th (Light) Division. The Division saw its first action during the Action of Hooge, where the Division were the first to be attacked by the German use of flamethrowers. In July 1916 it moved to the Somme, and fought at the Battles of Delville Wood, and Flers-Courcelette, then in March 1917 followed the German Retreat to the Hindenburg Line. May saw them take part in the Battle of Arras, and then they were sent to Ypres, where they fought at the Battles of Langemarck, and at Passchendaele. In the Spring of 1918 the Division was near St. Quentin, and was hit there by the German Spring Offensive, launched on 21 March 1918. Evan was killed in action on 21 March 1918. He was 29 years old, and is buried at Chauny Communal Cemetery, British Extension, France.

Evan Henry Davies, Private, 1753, Welsh Guards. Evan was born at Carmarthen, and prior to the war lived at Emlyn Villa, Pencader. He served in the 1st Battalion, Welsh Guards, which had moved to France in August 1915 where it became attached to the 3rd Brigade, Guards Division. The Division had a distinguished career during the Great War, fighting at the Battle of Loos, and through the Somme Offensive at the Battles of Flers-Courcelette and Morval. In 1917 they followed the German retreat to the Hindenburg Line, and then fought later that year at Third Ypres, before moving south, and fought at the Battle of Cambrai. In 1918 they were near Gouzeaucourt when the area was hit by the German Spring Offensive of 21 March 1918. The Guards, as indeed were all of the British Divisions in the area, were pushed back over the coming days, when the German Offensive stagnated. The war turned on 8 August 1918, after a brilliant Australian success at Villers Brettoneux, was followed by a successful British breakthrough on the old Somme Battlefields on 21 August, when the Battle of Albert saw the Germans pushed back beyond Bapaume in a few terrible days fighting. Evan was wounded around this time, and brought back to the Base Hospital at Rouen, where he sadly died of wounds on 22 September 1918. He is buried at St. Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen.

Evan Joseph Davies, Private, 22639, Royal Welsh Fusiliers. Evan was born at Carmarthen. He lived in London prior to the war, and was the Husband of Eliza Ella Davies, of 10, Kender Street, New Cross Road, New Cross, London. He enlisted there into the 15th Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, the London Welsh Battalion, which was moved to France in December 1915 attached to 113 Brigade, 38th (Welsh) Division. After several months in the Flanders trenches near Fleurbaix, the Division marched south to the Somme in June 1916, where it moved into positions south of Mametz Wood on 7 July 1916. Over the coming days, the division took part in a brutal assault on the strongly defended wood. Evan was killed during the fighting in the wood on 10 July 1916. He was 31 years old, and is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, France.

Evan Thomas Davies, Private, 54551, Welsh Regiment. Evan was the Son of David and Lydia Davies, of Penybryn, Philadelphia, Llangunnor, Carmarthen. He enlisted at Carmarthen into the Pembroke Yeomanry, but was sent to France, probably in August 1916, to join the 15th Battalion, Welsh regiment, known as the Carmarthen Pals, who were attached to 114 Brigade, 38th (Welsh) Division. The division had just moved to Boesinghe after its successful capture of Mametz Wood, and remained at Boesinghe until taking part in the Battle of Pilckem Ridge on 31 July 1917. The 15th Welsh also fought at Langemarck alongside the 20th (Light) Division, before the entire 38th Division moved to the Armentieres sector in September 1917. In April 1918 the Division moved to positions north of Albert, to reinforce the decimated British forces which had fought there during the German Spring offensive of 21 March 1918 onwards. On 10 May 1918 the 15th Welsh were tasked with the capture of the German lines within Aveluy Wood, but the range of their artillery support had been miscalculated, and fell short onto the Welshmen, causing heavy casualties. Evan was killed in Aveluy Wood that day. He was 31 years old, and is buried at Martinsart British Cemetery, France. Evan is listed among the Llangunnor men on the County War Memorial roll.

Graham Davies, Acting Corporal, 200838, Welsh Regiment. Graham was born at Carmarthen, and enlisted there into the 1/4th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was the local Territorial Battalion, attached to 159 Brigade, 53rd (Welsh) Division. The Division landed at Cape Helles, Gallipoli, on 9 August 1915, and was immediately thrown into action, spending the next few days in isolated pockets, fighting against a Turkish counter-attack during the Battle of Sari Bair, and then at the Attack on Scimitar Hill. The Division remained here throughout the coming months, and suffered severe losses in manpower strength during the great November 1915 blizzard on Gallipoli, when its total strength was reduced to less than that of a full-strength Brigade. On 11 December 1915 the Division was evacuated to Mudros, and by 23 December 1915 were moved to Egypt. They remained on the Suez Canal Defences for the next twelve months, where it took part in operations against the Sultan of Darfur, and in March 1917 took part in the advance into Palestine. Graham was killed during the First Battle of Gaza, on 26 March 1917, and is commemorated on the Jerusalem Memorial, Israel.

James Davies, Private, 4843, 16th Battalion, London Regiment (Queen's Westminster Rifles). James was the son of Mr and Mrs Henry Davies, of 38, Water Street, Carmarthen. He worked as a waiter at the Langham Hotel in London, and enlisted at Westminster into the Queen's Westminster Rifles, part of 169 Brigade, 56th (London) Division. The Division was initially used to reinforce other Divisions, but reformed in France in January 1916, seeing their first major action at Gommecourt, as part of the Diversionary attack on the Somme. They then fought at Ginchy, before taking in the Battle of Flers-Courcelette, where James was Killed in Action on 19 September 1916. He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial. His brother Arthur Davies also fell.

John Davies, Lance Corporal, 15859, Welsh Regiment. John was born at Carmarthen, and resided at Blaen Clydach prior to the war. He enlisted at Tonypandy into the 1st Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was attached to 84 Brigade, 28th Division. The Division formed in England between December 1914 and January 1915 from regular units returning from India, Singapore and Egypt. During January 1915 it moved to France, landing at Le Havre and moved to the Western Front, where it saw its first major action during the Second Battle of Ypres. John was killed here, during an assault at Bellewaarde, on 25 May 1915. He is commemorated on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium.

John Claud Davies, Private, 2216, London Regiment. John was the Son of James Richard Davies, of 123, Jemingham Road, New Cross, London. He enlisted at Clapham Junction into the 23rd Battalion, London Regiment, which was attached to 142 Brigade, 47th (2nd London) Division. The battalion moved to France in March 1915, and fought at the Battle of Aubers, and the Battle of Festubert during May 1915. John was wounded at Festubert, and died on 23 May 1915, aged 23. He is buried at Bethune Town Cemetery, France.

John Elwyn Davies, Private, 4299, Welsh Regiment. John was the eldest son of Mr and Mrs Davies, 8, Union Street, Carmarthen. He worked as a Solicitor's Clerk before enlisting at Carmarthen into the 1/4th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was the local Territorial battalion, attached to 159 Brigade, 53rd (Welsh) Division. In July 1915 the Division embarked at Avonmouth for the Mediterranean, and landed on the Gallipoli beaches on 8 August 1915. Here, the 4th Welsh were thrown into desperate fighting over the coming days. John was wounded soon after landing, and died aboard a Hospital Ship on 13 August 1915. He was buried at sea, and is commemorated on the Helles Memorial, Gallipoli.

John Glanford Davies, Private, 73738, Welsh Regiment. John was born at Tondu, and was drafted into the 15th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, the Carmarthen Pals, sometime in the summer of 1918. He took part in the crossing of the Ancre on 21 August 1918, and in the drive towards the Hindenburg Line which followed. John was killed during the Battle of Cambrai on 8 October 1918, and is buried at Prospect Hill Cemetery, Gouy, France.

John Henry Davies, Acting Corporal, 16493, Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. John was the son of John and Ann Davies, of Quay Street, Carmarthen. He must have been working in Yorkshire prior to the war, as he enlisted at Doncaster into the 9th Battalion, King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, which formed part of 64 Brigade, 21st Division. The Division crossed to France in September 1915, and was immediately thrown into action at Loos on 26 September 1915, whereupon it suffered over 3,800 casualties for very little gain. They remained in the Loos sector over the coming winter, and were still there in the spring of 1916 when John was wounded. He died as a result of his wounds on 30 April 1916 and is buried at Bois Guillaume Communal Cemetery, France. John was 32 years old.

John Idris Davies, Sergeant, 54512, Machine Gun Corps (Infantry). John was the Son of the Rev. Edward and Mary Davies, of Carmarthen. He lived with his wife, Grace Catherine Davies, at 18, Broughton Road, West Ealing, London. John enlisted at Harrow into the Royal Welsh Fusiliers, but was later posted to the 232nd Company, Machine Gun Corps, which was attached to the 51st (Highland) Division. John joined his unit at Ypres in June 1917, when it was preparing for its part in the assault on Pilckem Ridge, alongside the Welsh Division. John was killed on 3 August 1917, during the Battle of Pilckem. He was 36 years old, and is buried at Artillery Wood Cemetery, Belgium. John is not listed on the Carmarthen County War Memorial roll.

Thomas Davies, Sergeant, 58684, Royal Field Artillery. Thomas was born at Carmarthen, the Son of Mrs. Rosamond Davies. The family later moved to 65, Lowe St., Whitmore, Reans, Wolverhampton. Thomas enlisted at Birmingham into the Royal Artillery, and was posted to the 66th Battery, Royal Field Artillery. The battery served in the Middle East, and took part in the advance into Mesopotamia early in 1917. Thomas was killed there during the Battle of Tikrit, on 5 November 1917. He is commemorated on the Basra Memorial, Iraq. His brother, Rifleman Evan Davies, S10652, Rifle Brigade, also fell.

Thomas Davies, Sapper, 194689, Royal Engineers. Thomas was born in Pentrecourt, and was the Husband of Beatrice Alice Davies, of 9, Glannant Road, Carmarthen. He enlisted at Carmarthen on 30 November 1915 into the Royal Engineers, and originally served with the Postal Section, before being posted to the 35th Airline Section. The Section worked with a Tunnelling Company, and was stationed at Arras, during the Third Battle of the Scarpe, during July 1917. At roll call on the morning of 15 July 1917, Thomas was found to be missing. He was found hanging in his billets by some friends, a subsequent Court of Enquiry finding that he committed suicide, although no reason could be found. He was 38 years old, and is buried at Ecoivres Military Cemetery, Mont-St-Eloi, France. Thomas is also commemorated on the Newcastle Emlyn War Memorial.

Thomas Ernald Davies, Corporal, 203565, Welsh Regiment. Thomas was born at Carmarthen, and resided at Penygroes prior to the war, returning to Carmarthen to join the 9th Battalion, Welsh Regiment. The Battalion formed part of 58 Brigade, 19th (Western) Division, and had fought during the opening attack of the Battle of Loos, and then moved to the Somme, where they took part in the second wave of the attack on Ovillers-La Boiselle on 1 July 1916, capturing the village at heavy cost, and fought through the Somme Battles of Pozieres and the Ancre in 1916. They then moved North, taking part in the Third Battle of Ypres. In 1918 they were caught up in the German Spring Offensive near St. Quentin, where they suffered terrible casualties, and fought at the Battle of Bapaume. They moved to Ypres, but were caught up in the German attack at Messines, and fought a stubborn rearguard action over the coming days. After suffering terribly again, they moved South to the quieter French sector to rebuild, but were caught up in the German offensive on the Aisne, where Thomas was killed on 2 June 1918. He has no known grave, and so is commemorated on the Soissons Memorial, France.

Thomas Evan Davies, Private, 200636, Welsh Regiment. Thomas was the Husband of Margaret Davies of 98, Lammas Street, Carmarthen. He had originally served with the 4th Welsh in Gallipoli and during their campaign in Palestine in 1917/1918 when they fought successfully as part of the 53rd (Welsh) Division, and at the end of the war he remained in the Middle East, transferring to the 802nd Area Employment Company, Labour Corps. From there, Thomas attended the Navy and Army Canteen Board, which was the entertainment branch of the army, and died in Egypt of sickness on 11 August 1919. Thomas was 39 years old, and is buried at Haifa War Cemetery, Egypt.

Thomas Henry Davies, Private, 47676, Northumberland Fusiliers. Thomas was born at Carmarthen, and was the Husband of Mrs. Mary Davies, of 34, Hawkes Villas, Carmarthen. He enlisted at Carmarthen into the Royal Field Artillery, but was later transferred into the 21st Battalion (Tyneside Scots), Northumberland Fusiliers, which was attached to 102 Brigade, 34th Division. The Division moved to France between 7 and 15 January 1916, and saw its first major action on the Somme, during the Battle of Albert, where it suffered very severe casualties during its part in the attack on La Boiselle. It then took part in the Battle of Bazentin, Battle of Poziéres and the Battle of Flers-Courcelette. The following year saw them fighting at the Battle of Arras. Thomas was killed on 28 December 1917, and is buried at St. Martin Calvaire British Cemetery, St. Martin-Sur-Cojeul, France.

Thomas John Davies, Private, 912, Welsh Regiment. Thomas was the Son of Mr. and Mrs. John Davies, of Roger's Cottages, Mill Street, Carmarthen. He married prior to the war, and lived with his wife, Annie Jane at Roger's Cottages, Mill Street, Carmarthen. (She later remarried, becoming Mrs. Treharne, of 6, Brynallt Terrace, Marble Hall, Llanelli). Thomas enlisted at Carmarthen into the 1/4th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was the local Territorial Battalion, attached to 159 Brigade, 53rd (Welsh) Division. The Division landed at Cape Helles, Gallipoli, on 9 August 1915, and was immediately thrown into action, spending the next few days in isolated pockets, fighting against a Turkish counter-attack during the Battle of Sari Bair, and then at the Attack on Scimitar Hill. Thomas was killed at Gallipoli on 20 September 1915. He was 23 years old, and is buried at Azmak Cemetery, Suvla, Gallipoli.

William Davies, Private, 33854, Welsh Regiment. William was born at Carmarthen, and enlisted at Cardiff into the army. He was posted to the 8th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was in Egypt, attached to the 13th (Western) Division. On 12 February, 1916 the Division began to move to Mesopotamia, to strengthen the force being assembled for the relief of the besieged garrison at Kut al Amara. William took ill, and died in Mesopotamia on 7 July 1916. He is buried at Amara War Cemetery, Iraq.

William Evan Morgan Davies, Lance Corporal, 44146, South Wales Borderers. William was the Son of John and Margaret Davies, of 30, Richmond Terrace, Carmarthen. He originally enlisted into the Royal Welsh Fusiliers at Carmarthen, but was sent to France to join the 10th Battalion, South Wales Borderers, part of 115 Brigade, 38th (Welsh) Division. William probably fought with the Division at Pilckem Ridge in July 1917, and was with the Division during its move to the Armentieres sector weeks later. In April 1918 the division was sent to the Somme, to take over the line at Aveluy, north of Albert, and remained here until taking part in the great advance from 21 August 1918 onwards. William was wounded before the great offensive, and died of his wounds on 2 July 1918. He was 24 years old, and is buried at Varennes Military Cemetery, France.

William Howard Davies, Private, 116422, Machine Gun Corps. William was born in Llanelli, and resided in Carmarthen prior to the war. He originally served with the 5th Battalion, South Wales Borderers, but transferred into the Machine Gun Corps, serving with their 21st Company, attached to the 30th Division. The Division had been in France since November 1915, and had fought at the Battle of the Somme in 1916. In 1917 it fought at Arras, and later that year moved north to Ypres, and fought at the Battle of Pilckem. At the beginning of 1918 the Division was stationed near St. Quentin, and when the Germans launched their Offensive here on 21 March 1918, the Division took part in heavy fighting over the coming days. They were then pulled from the line to rest and rebuild, and moved to Flanders, but were caught up in the action again here when the Germans launched a fresh offensive along the Lys, fighting at the First and Second Battles of Kemmel. William must have been taken prisoner by the Germans during this time, and he died as a Prisoner of War in Germany on 15 October 1918. He is buried at Cologne Southern Cemetery. Photograph courtesy of Michael Bloy.

William Joseph Davies, Gunner, 150471, Royal Garrison Artillery. William was born in Carmarthen, the son of Mr and Mrs William Davies, of 3, Castle Mount. He originally enlisted at Carmarthen into the 4th Welsh, and served at Gallipoli, before being wounded and returning home. William then worked on munitions for a year before going to France in June 1917, and being posted to the 294th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery. The Battery was in positions at Ypres during the Battle of Passchendaele in 1917 when William was killed by German counter battery shellfire on 7 October 1917 while in his battery dugout. He was 27 years old, and is buried at Vlamertinghe New Military Cemetery, Belgium.

W. T. Davies, Gunner. This man is listed on the Carmarthen County War Memorial Roll, but cannot be identified.

Daniel J. Donoghue, Private, 13101, Welsh Regiment. Daniel was the Son of Patrick and Catherine Donoghue of Carmarthen. He probably served with the 9th Battalion, Welsh Regiment during the war. Daniel survived the war, but died of phthisis at Carmarthen on 21 February 1920, aged 37. He is buried at Carmarthen (St. Mary) Roman Catholic Churchyard.

Ernest Malcolm Duckfield, Company Quarter Master Sergeant, 21, Royal Engineers. Ernest was born in Carmarthen, the son of Alfred and Martha Duckfield, of 31, Spilman Street, Carmarthen. He enlisted at Carmarthen with his brother William into the 1/1st Welsh Field Company, Royal Engineers, attached to the 53rd (Welsh) Division. The 53rd Division moved to the Mediterranean, sailing from Devonport in July 1915 arriving at Mudros by 5 August 1915. From here they moved to Gallipoli, landing on 9 August. Here the Division was flung into a suicidal attack on strongly defended Turkish positions, and spent the next few days in isolated pockets, fighting against a Turkish counter-attack during the Battle of Sari Bair, and then at the Attack on Scimitar Hill. Ernest was killed during the chaotic fighting that reigned during those terrible days, on 20 August 1915. He was 30 years old, and is buried at Hill 10 Cemetery, Gallipoli.

Charles Duff, Gunner, 3118, Royal Garrison Artillery. Charles was the Husband of Mary Ann Duff, of 1, Arch Parade, Parade Road, Carmarthen. He was a long serving soldier, and the holder of the Long Service Medal when the Great War broke out. Charles served in the Middle East with the Royal Garrison Artillery. He became ill, and died at Khartoum on 23 June 1917. He was 56 years old, and is buried at Khartoum War Cemetery, Sudan. Charles is not listed on the Carmarthen County War Memorial Roll.

Gwynne Rees Edmunds, Lieutenant, Royal Welsh Fusiliers. Gwynne was commissioned into the 18th Battalion, RWF, but was later attached to the 2nd Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, which had been in France since September, 1914 as part of 19 Brigade, and had fought at Mons, Le Cateau and the retreat to the Marne and the Battle of the Aisne. On 12 October the Brigade transferred to the 6th Division and fought at Hooge, east of Ypres, where they transferred to the 27th Division on 31 May 1915. Here they fought at Second Ypres, and then transferred again, to the 2nd Division on 19 August 1915, and fought with them at Loos. Again the 2nd RWF moved, joining the 33rd Division on 25 November 1915. They remained in the Loos sector for the coming months, and took place in a bloody action when their lines were mined by the Germans, and blown on 21 June 1916, causing heavy loss in life. In July the 33rd Division moved to the Somme, and marched past Mametz Wood, where the 38th Division had suffered so badly. The Division was tasked with the capture of High Wood, and it was during a traumatic day for the 2nd RWF that Gwynne was Killed, on 20 July 1916. He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France.

David Jones Edwards, Private, 301433, Tank Corps. David was born at Carmarthen, and enlisted there into the army. He served with the East Kent Regiment, before transferring to the Tank Corps, and served with the 13th Battalion, Tank Corps. David was killed during the German offensive on the Lys, at the Battle of Kemmel, on 25 April 1918. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.

Edgar Edwards, Private, 2100, Welsh Regiment. Edgar was the Son of Mr. and Mrs. Edwards, 7, Water Street, Carmarthen. He enlisted at the outbreak of war into the 2nd Battalion, Welsh Regiment, and went to France in November 1914, joining the battalion at Ypres, where it was attached to 3 Brigade, 1st Division. Edgar saw heavy fighting at Ypres, and was hospitalised in January 1915 with frost bite. He returned to the battalion at Loos, where he suffered from gas, and was again invalided. Edgar rejoined the battalion in time for the Somme offensive, and was badly wounded on 23 August 1916, while fighting near Contalmaison. He was hospitalised again, being moved to a Hospital at Glasgow, where his leg was amputated. Edgar never recovered from this, and died in hospital on 2 March 1917. His body was brought home to Carmarthen, and he was given a military funeral at Carmarthen (Water Street) Calvinistic Methodist Burial Ground.

David Elias, Private, 54127, Welsh Regiment. David was the son of John and Sarah Elias, of 1, Towy Side, Carmarthen. He was employed at the Remount Depot at Carmarthen, before enlisting into the Welsh Regiment, and was posted to their 18th Battalion (2nd Glamorgan), attached to 119 Brigade, 40th (Bantam) Division. This Division moved to France between in June 1916, and moved to the front near Loos. Late in 1916 they moved south to the Somme, and fought at the Battle of the Ancre, and remained in the area over the winter. In March 1917 the Germans withdrew to their shortened line, called the Hindenburg Line, and the 40th Division was one of the Divisions that followed the withdrawal. David was killed in action during the German retreat on 21 April 1917. He was 20 years old, and is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial as his grave could not be located after the war.

Frederick Elias, Lance Corporal, 201346, Welsh Regiment. Fred was born at Carmarthen, the Son of Mr. D. Elias, of 2, Station Road, Carmarthen. Fred worked as a fisherman with his father prior to the war, before getting married, and moving with his wife Mrs. S. Elias, to Bridge Street, St. Clears, where the young couple had their only child. At the outbreak of war Fred enlisted into the 1/4th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was the local Territorial Battalion, attached to 159 Brigade, 53rd (Welsh) Division. The Division landed at Cape Helles, Gallipoli, on 9 August 1915, and was immediately thrown into action, spending the next few days in isolated pockets, fighting against a Turkish counter-attack during the Battle of Sari Bair, and then at the Attack on Scimitar Hill. The Division remained here throughout the coming months, and suffered severe losses in manpower strength during the great November 1915 blizzard on Gallipoli, when its total strength was reduced to less than that of a full-strength Brigade. On 11 December 1915 the Division was evacuated to Mudros, and by 23 December 1915 were moved to Egypt. They remained on the Suez Canal Defences for the next twelve months, where it took part in operations against the Sultan of Darfur. Fred was wounded soon after returning to Egypt, and died of his wounds on 9 March 1918, aged 25. He is buried at Jerusalem War Cemetery, Israel.

John Elias, Gunner, 43998, Royal Garrison Artillery. John was born at Llangunnor. He had served with the 3rd Carmarthen Volunteers prior to the war, and resided with his wife, Nellie Elias, at 1, Osborne Terrace, Penrhiwceiber. John enlisted at Mountain Ash on 1 September 1914, and was posted to the 51st Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery, moving to France on 17 March 1917. The battery moved to Ypres, where it was in support of the British offensive, called the Third Battle of Ypres, which began after a successful attack at Messines Ridge. John was killed during the Battle of the Menin Road on 24 September 1917. He was 35 years old, and is buried at The Huts Cemetery, Belgium. John is not listed on the Carmarthen County War Memorial Roll.

Alfred Evans, Private, Welsh Regiment. This man is commemorated at Christ Church as having served with the 9th Battalion, Welsh Regiment. He cannot be identified.

Arthur Andrew Evans, Private, 1084, Welsh Regiment. Arthur was the Son of the Mrs. Margaret Evans of 3, Chapel Street, Carmarthen. He enlisted at Carmarthen into the 1/4th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was the local Territorial Battalion, attached to 159 Brigade, 53rd (Welsh) Division. The Division landed at Cape Helles, Gallipoli, on 9 August 1915, and was immediately thrown into action, spending the next few days in isolated pockets, fighting against a Turkish counter-attack during the Battle of Sari Bair, and then at the Attack on Scimitar Hill. The Division remained here throughout the coming months, and suffered severe losses in manpower strength during the great November 1915 blizzard on Gallipoli, when its total strength was reduced to less than that of a full-strength Brigade. Arthur was evacuated from Gallipoli to hospital at Malta, after becoming ill with enteric fever, but died there on 22 November 1915, aged just 19. He is buried at Pieta Military Cemetery, Malta.

Arthur Howie Evans, Private, 288032, Welsh Regiment. Arthur was the Son of David Evans, of 18, Parcmain Street, Carmarthen. He enlisted at Carmarthen into the Welsh Regiment, and saw action at Gallipoli, before being evacuated home suffering from frostbite and dysentery. He was then posted to the 6th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was the Pioneer Battalion to the 1st Division, and had been in France almost since the outbreak of war. The Division was stationed on the Flanders Coast. While training on the coast, the Battle of Third Ypres had stalled in the mire, and the Division were recalled to Ypres, where they fought at the Battle of Passchendaele. Arthur was wounded at Ypres, and brought back to a Casualty Clearing Station near Proven, where he died of wounds on 24 October 1917. He was 21 years old, and is buried at Dozinghem Military Cemetery. His brothers William Archibald Evans and David George Evans also fell.

Benjamin Evans, Private, 1348, Welsh Guards. Benjamin was born at Carmarthen, the Son of David and Annie Evans. The family later moved to Byrgwm Mawr, Goytre, Abergavenny. Benjamin enlisted at Cardiff into the 1st Battalion, Welsh Guards upon its formation in February 1915, and the battalion moved to France on 18 August 1915, where it was attached to the 3rd Guards Brigade, Guards Division. The Welsh Guards saw their first major action at the Battle of Loos, and it was here, on 27 September 1915, that Benjamin was killed. He was 25 years old, and is commemorated on the Loos Memorial, France.

David Evans, Private, 538601, Royal Army Medical Corps. David was the Son of Rees and Jemima Evans, of 1, Danybank, Carmarthen. He originally enlisted into the 4th Welsh, but was transferred to the Rifle Brigade, before being re-attached to the 17th General Hospital, Royal Army Medical Corps. David survived the war, but became ill, and died in hospital at Alexandria on 22 November 1918. He was 34 years old, and is buried at Alexandria (Hadra) War Memorial Cemetery, Egypt.

David George Evans, Sapper, 79487, Royal Engineers. David was the Son of David Evans, of 18, Parcmain Street, Carmarthen. He originally enlisted at Pentre into the Dorsetshire Regiment, moving to France soon after the outbreak of war, butwas wounded by shrapnel and hospitalised. David was later transferred into the Royal Engineers, where he was attached to their 174th Tunnelling Company. The Company was on the Somme from mid 1916 onwards, and after the Somme Offensive had been closed down, were in the Beaumont Hamel area. David was killed in action here by heavy German shellfire on 24 August 1917, aged 38, and is buried at Croisilles British Cemetery, France. His brothers Arthur Howie Evans and William Archibald Evans also fell.

David Evans, MM, Gunner, 1256, Royal Garrison Artillery. David was the Son of Eleazer Evans, of 6, Prospect Place, Carmarthen. He enlisted at Tumble into the Royal Garrison Artillery, and was posted to France in August 1915, joining 'X', 47th Trench Mortar Battery, which was attached to the 47th (2nd London) Division. David saw his first action at the Battle of Loos in September 1915, and the subsequent Action of Hohenzollern Redoubt. The Division was north of Arras when the Germans attacked Vimy Ridge, and then moved south to the Somme, where they fought at the Battle of Flers-Courcelette. David gained the Military Medal for his bravery around this time, but became ill with appendicitis, and was hospitalised at Rouen. He died there on 18 September 1916, aged 42, and is buried at St. Sever Cemetery, Rouen, France.

David John Evans, Private, 2023, Welsh Regiment. David was born at Carmarthen, and enlisted there into the 2nd Battalion, Welsh Regiment. The battalion moved to France at the outbreak of war, attached to 3 Brigade, 1st Division. . The Division had been one of the first to arrive in France, fighting at the Battle of Mons, and taking part in the retreat to the Marne, where the Germans were stopped. They then fought at the Aisne, and at Chivy, before being moved north to Ypres. Here they fought at the First Battle of Ypres, where they again stopped the German Offensive, before wintering in Flanders. The following year saw them in action again at the Battle of Aubers Ridge. David was killed here on 25 May 1915. He is commemorated on the Le Touret Memorial, Richebourg L'Avoue, France.

Edward Evans, Private, 9559, Welsh Regiment. Edward was the Son of Stephen and Ann Evans. He lived with his sister at 33, Water Street, Carmarthen prior to enlisting at Swansea into the 2nd Battalion, Welsh Regiment. He had served for several years prior to the outbreak of war, and moved at once to France with his battalion, which was attached to 3 Brigade, 1st Division. The Division fought during the retreat from Mons to the Marne, before being transferred to positions near Gheluveldt, east of Ypres, on the Menin Road. Edward was killed in action during the Battle of Gheluveld, on 31 October 1914. He was 24 years old, and is commemorated on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium.

Edward Samuel Evans, Private, 15211, King's Shropshire Light Infantry. Edward was born at Carmarthen in 1876, the Son of William and Anna Evans of Liscard Villa, Carmarthen. He married Annie Margaret Williams at Merthyr in 1897, and they lived at 40, Ynysllwyd St., Aberdare. Edward enlisted at Aberdare into the army, and was posted to the 6th Battalion, King's Shropshire Light Infantry, which was attached to 60 Brigade, 20th (Light) Division. On 26 July 1915 the Division moved to the Fleurbaix Sector for trench familiarisation and training. When the Battle of Loos was launched on 25 September 1915 the Division fought a diversionary attack towards Fromelles. Later that year they moved north, and fought at the Battle of Mount Sorrel alongside the Canadian Corps. They then fought through the Somme Offensive, at the Battles of Delville Wood, Guillemont, Flers-Courcelette, Morval and Le Transloy, and took part in the advance to the Hindenburg Line in March, 1917. Later that year they fought at Third Ypres, and it was here, on 21 September 1917, that Edward was killed, during the Battle of the Menin Road. He was 39 years old, and is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.

Francis Bernard Evans, Second Lieutenant, Royal Flying Corps. Francis was born on 19 September 1895, the Son of Alfred and Florence Evans, of 27, North Side, Clapham Common, London. He served in France from 1915 until 1917 with the Artists Rifles, before volunteering to serve with the Royal Flying Corps, and gaining his pilot's certificate on 21 October 1917, at the Ruffy-Bauman School, Acton. Francis was then posted to 110 Squadron RFC, based at Sedgeford. He was killed while flying DH4 B9994 on 17 February 1918. The aeroplane had been built from spares and salvaged parts by the 6th Wing Aircraft Repair Section, and caught fire in the air and crashed. Francis was 22 years old, and is buried at Hunstanton (St. Mary) Churchyard, England. His wife Florence Nelson is buried in the same grave. His ties with Carmarthen are unclear, but he is the only Lieutenant F B Evans to have fallen with the RFC.

Geoffrey Maynard Evans, MC, Lieutenant (Chaplain 4th Class), Army Chaplains Department. Geoffrey was born in 22 June 1882,, the only son of Dr Samuel and Elinor Sophie Evans, of Cartref, Dovercourt, and the Grandson of Samuel Rees Evans, of Cartref, Carmarthenshire. He served with the Leicestershire Militia during the South African War, before gaining a commission into the 1st Battalion, Welsh Regiment in January 1903. He was advanced to Lieutenant in July 1906, but resigned his commission in 1911, in order to enter the Church. Geoffrey volunteered for service again at the outbreak of the Great War, and was appointed Chaplain 4th Class in the Army Chaplains' Department on 19 May 1915. Geoffrey was attached to a battalion of the Worcester Regiment, and gained the award of the Military Cross for his courage during the Third Battle of Ypres. He was killed during the Battle of Langemarck on 11 August 1917, aged 35, and is buried at Divisional Collecting Post Cemetery, Belgium. Geoffrey is not commemorated on the Carmarthen County War Memorial Roll.

Henry Evans, Gunner, 42398, Royal Garrison Artillery. Henry was the Son of John and Sarah Evans, of 3, Glannant Road, Carmarthen. He enlisted at Carmarthen on 18 August 1914 into the Royal Garrison Artillery. He was sent to France on 2 June 1915, attached to the 13th Heavy Battery, which soon moved to Salonika. Henry became ill at Salonika, and spent a short period of time recuperating before rejoining his battery. He again fell ill, and was brought back to Britain aboard the Hospital Ship Essequito, and was discharged from Gosport on 18 July 1916 as being deemed unfit for further military service. Henry died as a result of his service overseas on 23 June 1917. He was 25 years old, and is buried at Carmarthen (St. David) Churchyard.

Henry Thomas Evans, Private, 10863, Royal Warwickshire Regiment. Henry was the Son of Elizabeth Evans, of Lower Brickyard, Carmarthen. He enlisted at Carmarthen into the Welsh Regiment, but was posted to the 9th Battalion, Royal Warwickshire Regiment, who were attached to 39 Brigade, 13th (Western) Division. On 13 June 1915 the first transports carrying the Division left port, and moved to Alexandria, then by 4 July, all units had moved to Mudros, preparatory for landing on Gallipoli over the coming days. Between 6 and 16 July 1915 the Division landed at Cape Helles and relieved the 29th Division. Henry was wounded on 8 July, and was evacuated to a Hospital Ship. He sadly died of wounds and was buried at sea on 20 July 1915 aged only 19, and is commemorated on the Helles Memorial, Gallipoli.

Isaiah Evans, Private, 200228, Welsh Regiment. Isaiah was the Son of John and Sarah Evans, of 115, Priory Street, Carmarthen. He worked for Mr. Arthur, Don Stores, Carmarthen prior to the war, before enlisting into the 1/4th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was the local Territorial Battalion, attached to 159 Brigade, 53rd (Welsh) Division. The Division landed at Cape Helles, Gallipoli, on 9 August 1915, and was immediately thrown into action. On 11 December 1915 the Division was evacuated to Mudros, and by 23 December 1915 were moved to Egypt. They remained on the Suez Canal  Defences for the next twelve months, where they took part in operations against the Sultan of Darfur, and in March 1917 took part in the advance into Palestine. Isaiah was killed at the First Battle of Gaza, on 26 March 1917. He was 22 years old, and is commemorated on the Jerusalem Memorial, Israel. His brother William Evans also fell.

Isaiah Thomas Evans, Private, 22767, Welsh Regiment. Isaiah was born at Carmarthen, the Son of William and Mary Evans. The family later resided at Ferndale, Rhondda. Isaiah enlisted at Cardiff into the Welsh Regiment, and was posted to France where he joined the 2nd Battalion, Welsh Regiment. The battalion moved to France at the outbreak of war, attached to 3 Brigade, 1st Division. The Division had been one of the first to arrive in France, fighting at the Battle of Mons, and taking part in the retreat to the Marne, where the Germans were stopped. They then fought at the Aisne, and at Chivy, before being moved north to Ypres. Here they fought at the First Battle of Ypres, where they again stopped the German Offensive, before wintering in Flanders. Isaiah was wounded that winter, and died on 15 March 1915, aged 35. He is buried at Bethune Town Cemetery, France.

John Evans, Private, 18284, Welsh Regiment. John was born at Carmarthen, the son of Joshua and Sarah Evans. He was married to Louisa Evans, and the couple had five children, and lived at 13, Gelli Road, Ton Pentre. John enlisted at Pentre on 15 October 1914 into the 9th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was attached to 58 Brigade, 19th (Western) Division. The Division moved to France during July 1915, and moved to positions near Loos, where it took part in the opening attack of the Battle of Loos on 25 September 1915. The following year the Division moved to the Somme, where it took part in the second wave of the attack on Ovillers-La Boiselle on 1 July, capturing the village at heavy cost. It then fought at the Battle of Poziéres. John was killed here on 21 July 1916, aged 41. He is buried at Dantzig Alley British Cemetery, Mametz, France. Sadly Louisa died on 11 December 1914, so the orphaned children were taken into care, by Mrs. Mary J. Rees, of 14, Gelli Road, Ton Pentre.

John Lewis Stanley Evans, Private, E/2364, Royal Fusiliers. John was the Son of Alfred F. Lewis Evans and Margaret Ann Evans, of 10, Shrubland Road, Walthamstow, London, and the Grandson of Mr. J. Patagonia Lewis, of Carmarthen. He enlisted at Walthamstow into the 17th Battalion (Empire), Royal Fusiliers, along with his brother, Albert Laurence Evans. The battalion moved to France on 17 November 1915, joining the 2nd Division. John was killed in action during his first major action, on 27 July 1916. His brother was alongside him when he fell, but had to continue the advance. John was 19 years old, and is buried at Delville Wood Cemetery, Longueval, France. John is not named on the Carmarthen County War Memorial roll.

Percy Evans, Private, PO/16455, Royal Marine Light Infantry. Percy was the Son of Mr and Mrs Walter Evans, of 63, St. Catherine Street, Carmarthen. He joined the Royal Marines in 1911, and saw action alongside the South Wales Borderers at Tientsin at the outbreak of war. Percy was later posted aboard HMS Hampshire, a Devonshire Class Armoured Cruiser. She had taken part in the battle of Jutland on 31 May 1916, and immediately after was directed to carry Lord Kitchener from Scapa Flow on a diplomatic mission to Russia. Sailing for Arkhangelsk in a gale she struck a mine at around 19.40 on 5 June 1916, and sank quickly. Of the entire crew, only twelve men survived. Lord Kitchener was one of the dead, as was Percy. Percy's body was recovered from the sea, and buried at Lyness Royal Naval Cemetery, Scotland. Many thanks to the Scottish War Graves Project for the photograph of Percy's grave.

Richard Austin Evans, Sergeant, 200825, Welsh Regiment. Richard was the Son of Thomas and Elizabeth Evans, of 29, Catherine Street, Carmarthen. He originally served with the 1/4th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was the local Territorial Battalion, attached to 159 Brigade, 53rd (Welsh) Division. The Division landed at Cape Helles, Gallipoli, on 9 August 1915, and was immediately thrown into action, spending the next few days in isolated pockets, fighting against a Turkish counter-attack during the Battle of Sari Bair, and then at the Attack on Scimitar Hill. The Division remained here throughout the coming months, and suffered severe losses in manpower strength during the great November 1915 blizzard on Gallipoli, when its total strength was reduced to less than that of a full-strength Brigade. On 11 December 1915 the Division was evacuated to Mudros, and by 23 December 1915 were moved to Egypt. They remained on the Suez Canal Defences for the next twelve months, where it took part in operations against the Sultan of Darfur, and in March 1917 took part in the advance into Palestine. On 30 July 1918 the 1/4th and 1/5th Welsh were again merged, forming the 4/5th Battalion and they remained in Palestine until leaving for the UK on 31 October 1918. Richard sadly died of sickness at home on 6 August 1919. He was 27 years old, and is buried at Carmarthen (St. David) Churchyard.

Thomas Evans, Private, 201075, Welsh Regiment. Thomas was the Son of Jane Evans, of 12, Cambrian Place, Camarthen. He enlisted at the outbreak of war into the 1/4th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was the local Territorial Battalion, attached to 159 Brigade, 53rd (Welsh) Division. The Division landed at Cape Helles, Gallipoli, on 9 August 1915, and was immediately thrown into action, spending the next few days in isolated pockets, fighting against a Turkish counter-attack during the Battle of Sari Bair, and then at the Attack on Scimitar Hill. The Division remained here throughout the coming months, and suffered severe losses in manpower strength during the great November 1915 blizzard on Gallipoli, when its total strength was reduced to less than that of a full-strength Brigade. On 11 December 1915 the Division was evacuated to Mudros, and by 23 December 1915 were moved to Egypt. They remained on the Suez Canal Defences for the next twelve months, where it took part in operations against the Sultan of Darfur, and in March 1917 took part in the advance into Palestine. Thomas was killed during the Third Battle of Gaza, on 3 November 1917. He was 21 years old, and is buried at Beersheba War Cemetery, Israel. Many thanks to Avril Marks for the photograph. Thomas is not named on the Carmarthen County War Memorial roll.

Tom Rees Evans, Private, 66043, Cheshire Regiment. Tom was born at Carmarthen, the son of Mrs. Sarah Jones. The family later resided at 13, Lyle St., Mountain Ash, and Tom enlisted there into the army. He was posted to the 1/4th Battalion, Cheshire Regiment, which was in France attached to 102 Brigade, 34th Division. Tom probably joined the battalion late in June 1918, when it had been rebuilt, and moved back into the line. It fought at the Battle of the Soissonnais and of the Ourcq, taking part in the Capture of Beugneux Ridge. From here on the Allies gained the upper hand and the Division took part in the Advance in Flanders. Tom was killed during the advance, on 3 October 1918. He was 19 years old, and is buried at Vichte Military Cemetery, Belgium.

W. Evans, Sapper, Royal Engineers. This man is commemorated at Christ Church, but cannot be positively identified.

William Evans, Private, M2/054303, Army Service Corps. William was born at Carmarthen in 1878, the Son of John Evans. He married Christiana Smith at Taunton in 1902, and the couple resided at No. 1 Court, Paull St., Taunton, Somerset. William served with the Army Service Corps during the war, based at the M.T. Tractor Depot at Avonmouth. He died on 2 December 1916, aged 38, and is buried at Bristol (Arnos Vale) Cemetery.

William Evans, Acting Corporal, 3692, Welsh Regiment. William was the Son of John and Sarah Evans, of 115, Priory Street, Carmarthen. He enlisted at the outbreak of war into the 1/4th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was the local Territorial Battalion, attached to 159 Brigade, 53rd (Welsh) Division. The Division landed at Cape Helles, Gallipoli, on 9 August 1915, and was immediately thrown into action, spending the next few days in isolated pockets, fighting against a Turkish counter-attack. William became one of many men to suffer from sickness during the coming months at Gallipoli, and was evacuated to Egypt for treatment. He died of dysentery on 1 December 1915, aged 23, and is buried at Tel El Kebir War Memorial Cemetery, Egypt. His brother Isiah Evans also fell. Williams medals are held at the Carmarthen Museum at Abergwili. He doesn't look to have been named on the Carmarthen County War Memorial roll.

William Evans, Sergeant, 320117, Welsh Regiment. William was born at Llandeilo, and was the son of Son of Thomas and Mary Evans, who later moved the family to 11, West End, Llanelli. He was a horse trainer, and resided at 35, Priory Street, Carmarthen prior to the war, and enlisted there into the Pembroke Yeomanry. William went to Egypt with the Pembroke Yeomanry in 1916, and was transferred to the 24th Battalion, Welsh Regiment the following year, following the merger of the Pembroke and Glamorgan Yeomanry battalions. The new battalion joined 231 Brigade, 74th (Yeomanry) Division, and took part in the advance into Palestine from March 1917. William was killed during operations in the Jordan Valley on 9 March 1918. He was 30 years old, and is buried at Jerusalem War Cemetery, Israel. William doesn't seem to have been named on the County War Memorial roll.

William Archibald Evans, Corporal, 13738, Welsh Regiment. William was the Son of David Evans, of 18, Parcmain Street, Carmarthen. William enlisted at Swansea into the 9th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, who were attached to 58 Brigade, 19th (Western) Division. The Division assembled around Bulford during September 1914, and crossed to France during July 1915, moving to positions near Loos. The Division fought during the opening attack of the Battle of Loos. They remained in the area during the coming months, and this is where William was taken ill. He died of acute pneumonia on 8 March 1916 aged 31, and is buried at Merville Communal Cemetery. His brothers, Sapper David George Evans, and Private Arthur Howie Evans also fell.

William Henry Evans, Private, 3968, Welsh Regiment. William was born in Carmarthen, and enlisted there into the 1/4th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was the local Territorial Battalion, attached to 159 Brigade, 53rd (Welsh) Division. The Division landed at Cape Helles, Gallipoli, on 9 August 1915, and was immediately thrown into action, spending the next few days in isolated pockets, fighting against a Turkish counter-attack during the Battle of Sari Bair, and then at the Attack on Scimitar Hill. The Division remained here throughout the coming months, and suffered severe losses in manpower strength during the great November 1915 blizzard on Gallipoli, when its total strength was reduced to less than that of a full-strength Brigade. On 11 December 1915 the Division was evacuated to Mudros, and by 23 December 1915 were moved to Egypt. They remained on the Suez Canal Defences for the next twelve months, and this is where William was wounded. He was brought to Hospital in Alexandria for treatment, but sadly died there of wounds on 16 September 1915. William is buried at Alexandria (Chatby) Military and War Memorial Cemetery, Egypt.

William James Cadwallader Evans, M.I.D., Sergeant, 448309, Royal Engineers. William was the Son of Thomas and Mary Jane Evans, of 18, Mansel Street, Carmarthen. He served with the 1/1st Welsh Field Company, and had been Mentioned in Dispatches during the war. William died in Egypt on 15 November 1918 aged 31, and is buried at Alexandria (Hadra) War Memorial Cemetery, Egypt. William is also remembered on the Welsh Field Company, Royal Engineers Memorial in Carmarthen.

David John Fear, Private, 46280, Notts & Derby (Sherwood Foresters). David was born at Carmarthen in 1880, the Son of Frederick and Maria Fear. He married Kate M. Middleton at Burton in 1915, and the couple lived at Mile End, Hilton, nr. Derby. David enlisted at Derby into the army, and was posted to the 11th Battalion, Sherwood Foresters, which was attached to 70 Brigade, 23rd Division. . They saw their first major action at the Battle of Albert, where they captured Contalmaison, and then fought at the Battle of Bazentin, the Battle of Poziéres, the Battle of Flers-Courcelette, the Battle of Morval and the Battle of Le Transloy, where they captured Le Sars. The division then moved to Ypres, and David was killed in action there on 24 January 1917. He was 36 years old, and is buried at Vlamertinghe Military Cemetery, Belgium. His brother Sydney also fell.

Sydney Fear, Private, 33251, Royal Welsh Fusiliers. Sydney was born at Carmarthen in 1883, the Son of Frederick and Maria Fear. He lived at Newcastle Emlyn prior to the war, and enlisted at Aberywtsyth into the army. Sydney was posted to France, where he joined the 1st Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, which was attached to 22 Brigade, 7th Division. Sydney probably joined the battalion early in 1916. In the summer of 1916, the Division was on the Somme, and took part in the Battle of Albert, where they captured Mametz, one of the few successes of 1 July 1916. They then fought at the Battle of Bazentin, and the Attacks on High Wood. The Division then took part in the Battle of Delville Wood, and it was there, on 3 September 1917, that Sydney was killed. He was 33 years old, and is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, France. His brother David also fell.

Charles Finch, Corporal, 10029, South Staffordshire Regiment. Charles was born at Carmarthen in 1894. He enlisted at Wolverhampton into the 8th Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment, which was attached to 51 Brigade, 17th (Northern) Division. During July 1915 the Division landed in France. They spent their initial period of trench familiarisation in the southern area of the Ypres salient. Here they took part in fighting at the Bluff during February 1916 before moving south, where they fought at the Battle of Albert, where the Division captured Fricourt at heavy cost during the opening of the Somme Offensive. They then saw action during the Battle of Arras, at the First and Second Battles of the Scarpe and the Capture of Roeux. Charles was killed at Roeux on 23 April 1917. He was 23 years old, and is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France.

Donald Llewellyn Foster, Private, 2547, Welsh Guards. Donald was born at Carmarthen in 1894, the Son of Tom and Fanny J. Foster. The family later resided at 24, Woodville Rd., Mumbles, Swansea. Donald enlisted at Swansea into the Welsh Guards, which had been formed by Royal Warrant on 26 February 1915, and joined the 1st Battalion, Welsh Guards in France, where it was attached to the 3rd Guards Brigade, Guards Division. Donald would have gone to France after the Battle of Loos, and probably fought on the Somme in 1916. They remained here for the winter, and in March 1917 took part in the advance caused by the German Retreat to the Hindenburg Line. Later that year they moved north to Ypres, where they fought at the Battle of Pilckem, and then at the Battle of the Menin Road, and the Battle of Poelcappelle. Donald was killed at Poelcappelle on 11 October 1917, aged 23. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.

Thomas W. Foxwell, Trooper, 2238, Pembroke Yeomanry. Thomas was the son of Mrs. Emily Foxwell, of 7, Tanerdy, Carmarthen. He had enlisted at Carmarthen into the 1/1st Battalion, Pembroke Yeomanry, which was attached to the 1st Mounted Division, Western Frontier Force. The Force had originally moved to the Mediterranean to join the Gallipoli force, but the evacuation of Gallipoli had been decided by the time they arrived, and so they remained in Egypt over the coming months. Thomas died of sickness in Cairo on 26 December 1916 aged 27, and is buried there, at Cairo War Memorial Cemetery, Egypt.

William Ernest Galloway, Second Lieutenant, Welsh Regiment. William was born at Carmarthen in 1896, the Son of William Chisholm Galloway and Ellen Galloway. The family later moved to 57, Devonshire Rd., Birkenhead. William had reached the rank of Sergeant with the Cheshire Regiment, and had fought with them at Gallipoli, before being commissioned into the 4th Welsh on 19 January 1917. William was posted to the 1/4th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was in Palestine attached to 159 Brigade, 53rd (Welsh) Division. He was killed in action in the Judaean Hills, during the Third Battle of Gaza, on 6 November 1917. William was 21 years old, and is buried at Beersheba War Cemetery, Israel.

Paul Chancourt Girardot, Second Lieutenant, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry. Paul was born at Southampton on 17 November 1895, the Son of Lt. Col. I. F. Girardot (43rd Oxf. and Bucks Light Inf.) and Mary R. Girardot (nee Evans), who moved to her family home at Trevaughan, Carmarthen. Paul was educated at Cheltenham College and Sandhurst, and was gazetted from there into the 2nd Battalion, Ox and Bucks Light Infantry on 25 February 1914. Paul moved to France with the battalion at the outbreak of war, attached to 5 Brigade, 2nd Division, and fought in the retreat from Mons to the Marne. He was one of ten men killed by a German shell which exploded amongst them near Soupir, at the Battle of The Aisne, on 17 September 1914. Paul was 18 years old, and is buried at Soupir Churchyard, France. Paul is not named on the County War Memorial roll.

Charles Stewart Glencross, Sergeant, 371034, Royal Garrison Artillery. Charles was born at Carmarthen, the Son of Richard and Caroline Glencross. The family later resided at 2, Upper Park Road, Tenby, and enlisted at Tenby into the Royal Garrison Artillery, serving with their 204th Siege Battery. Not much is known of Charles' war service, but he was killed in action during the opening of the German Spring Offensive during the Battle of Arras on 28 March 1918. He was 26 years old, and is buried at Anzin-St. Aubin British Cemetery, France. Charles is not commemorated on the Carmarthen County War Memorial Roll.

Alfred Goble, Sergeant-Instructor, 16487, Welsh Regiment. Alfred was a native of Worthing, Sussex. He was an experienced old soldier, and had taken part in the Retreat to Kandahar in 1880, under Lord Roberts. He moved to Carmarthen many years before the Great War, as instructor for the Royal Garrison Artillery. As soon as war broke out, Alfred was anxious to do his bit once again, and after a period at the Army Remount Depot at Carmarthen, he joined the 15th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, the Carmarthen Pals battalion, on 21 February 1915, which was then at Rhyl. Alfred didn't go to France with the battalion, but remained at Kinmel Park as an Instructor with the 61st Training Battalion. His health deteriorated under the strains however, and he died in Hospital on Thursday 31 May 1917. His body was transported by rail to Carmarthen, where Alfred was buried at St. David's Churchyard. He was 64 years old, and left a widow, four daughters, and four sons, two of whom were serving with the Army.

Ernest Goldstone, Private, 68864, Royal Welsh Fusiliers. Ernest was the Son of Mr. and Mrs. James Goldstone, of 82, Priory Street, Carmarthen. He enlisted at Carmarthen into the army, and was posted to Salonika to join the 11th Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, who formed part of 67 Brigade, 22nd Division. The Division had initially been in France, but moved to Salonika by December 1915. It remained in the theatre for the rest of the war, taking part in the Retreat from Serbia during December 1915, then at the Battle of Horseshoe Hill, the Battle of Machukovo, and the Battles of Doiran. An armistice with Bulgaria was signed on 30 September 1918, and the Division marched back to Stavros, where they embarked on destroyers with the intention of a landing at Dede Agach. After one attempt was called off due to rough weather, the infantry finally landed on 28 October 1918. On reaching Makri, the Division learned that an armistice with Turkey was imminent. Ernest became ill at this time, and died of malarial fever on 22 November 1918. He was 22 years old, and is buried at Kirechkoi-Hortakoi Military Cemetery, Greece.

Cyril Mortimer Green, Captain, Royal Sussex Regiment. Cyril was the Son of Thomas Mortimer Green and Catherine Green, of Aberystwyth, and the husband of Gwendoline Mortimer Green, of 23, Southwood Court, Golder's Green, London. Cyril was a native of Denbigh, and had been educated at the University Colleges of Exeter, Carmarthen and Aberystwyth, along with his brother Hugh (see below), before being gazetted as Second Lieutenant into the 2nd Battalion, Royal Sussex Regiment in October 1914. Cyril served in France until he was severely wounded at Festubert on 9 May 1915, and returned home for treatment. Returning to the front, he was attached to the 16th Battalion, Royal Sussex Regiment, who were attached to 230 Brigade, 74th Division. The Division was taking part in the advance into Palestine, and had just successfully fought in the Third Battle of Gaza, when Cyril was killed in action on 6 November 1917. He was 29 years old, and is buried at Beersheba War Cemetery, Israel. Cyril is not commemorated on the Carmarthen County War Memorial Roll, although his brother Hugh is.

Hugh Mortimer Green, Captain, Welsh Regiment. Hugh was the Son of Thomas Mortimer Green and Catherine Green, of Aberystwyth, and the Brother of Cyril Mortimer Green (see above). Hugh was educated at Carmarthen University along with Cyril, and was gazetted into the Welsh Regiment. He was posted to the 1/4th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was the local Territorial Battalion, attached to 159 Brigade, 53rd (Welsh) Division. The Division landed at Cape Helles, Gallipoli, on 9 August 1915, and was immediately thrown into action, spending the next few days in isolated pockets. Hugh was killed in action on 10 August 1915 at the Battle of Sari Bair (Attack on Scimitar Hill). He has no known grave, and so is remembered on the Helles Memorial, Gallipoli.

David Griffiths, Sergeant, 200715, Welsh Regiment. David was the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Griffiths, St. David's Street, Carmarthen. He enlisted there into the 1/4th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was the local Territorial Battalion, attached to 159 Brigade, 53rd (Welsh) Division. The Division landed at Cape Helles, Gallipoli, on 9 August 1915, and was immediately thrown into action, spending the next few days in isolated pockets, fighting against a Turkish counter-attack during the Battle of Sari Bair, and then at the Attack on Scimitar Hill. The Division remained here throughout the coming months, and suffered severe losses in manpower strength during the great November 1915 blizzard on Gallipoli, when its total strength was reduced to less than that of a full-strength Brigade. On 11 December 1915 the Division was evacuated to Mudros, and by 23 December 1915 were moved to Egypt. They remained on the Suez Canal Defences for the next twelve months, where it took part in operations against the Sultan of Darfur, and in March 1917 took part in the advance into Palestine. David was killed in action soon after, during the First Battle of Gaza, on 26 March 1917. He has no known grave, and so is remembered on the Jerusalem Memorial, Israel.

Evan Rowland Griffiths, Private, 200662, Welsh Regiment. Rowland, as he was known, was the son of Mrs. Griffiths, of Cardigan. He resided with his wife at the Golden Lion Hotel, Lammas Street, Carmarthen prior to the war, where he worked as a Clerk in the Barracks. He was a serving Territorial with the 1/4th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, and joined the battalion in Egypt, after the evacuation from Gallipoli in January 1915. The battalion spent a year in Egypt on the Suez Canal defences, attached to 159 Brigade, 53rd (Welsh) Division, and in March 1917 took part in the advance into Palestine. Evan was seen to have been wounded in the knees by shrapnel during the First battle of Gaza, on 26 March 1917. He was never seen again, and was presumed killed on that date. He is commemorated on the Jerusalem Memorial, Israel.

Howell Griffiths, Private, 12911, Welsh Regiment. Howell was born at Carmarthen. He resided at Pensarn prior to the war, and enlisted at Tumble into the 2nd Battalion, Welsh Regiment. The battalion was attached to 3 Brigade, 1st Division, and moved to France at the outbreak of war. The Division had been one of the first to arrive in France, fighting at the Battle of Mons, and taking part in the retreat to the Marne, where the Germans were stopped. They then fought at the Aisne, and at Chivy, before being moved north to Ypres. Here they fought at the First Battle of Ypres, where they again stopped the German Offensive, before wintering in Flanders. Howell was wounded near Givenchy, and died on 6 January 1915. He is buried at Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, France.

Ivor Monroe Griffiths, Private, 2252, Welsh Regiment. Ivor was the Son of Mr. John Griffiths, Dryslwyn House, Parcmain Street, Carmarthen. He worked at the GWR Depot at Llanelli prior to the war, and enlisted at Carmarthen into the 1/4th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was the local Territorial Battalion, attached to 159 Brigade, 53rd (Welsh) Division. The Division landed at Cape Helles, Gallipoli, on 9 August 1915, and was immediately thrown into action, spending the next few days in isolated pockets, fighting against a Turkish counter-attack during the Battle of Sari Bair, and then at the Attack on Scimitar Hill. Ivor became ill with enteric fever, and was brought by Hospital Ship to Alexandria, where he died on 28 October 1915. He is buried at Alexandria (Chatby) Military and War Memorial Cemetery, Egypt.

William Griffiths, Lance Corporal, 522, Australian Imperial Force. William was the Son of Thomas and Rachel Griffiths, of Wardwll, Llangunnor. He served with the 7th Welsh Territorials at Swansea for five years, before emigrating to Australia in 1913, where he worked as an outfitter. He enlisted on 20 September 1914 at Helena Vale, WA, into the 16th Battalion, Australian Infantry, which moved to Egypt for training before being landed at Gallipoli on 25 April 1915, attached to the 4th Brigade, 1st ANZAC Division. William was wounded at Gallipoli on 3 May, and sent to Alexandria for treatment. After several months as a storeman on light duties, he rejoined his battalion in France on 25 April 1917. William would have fought at Bullecourt soon after, before the Australians moved to Ypres. He was 27 years old when he was killed during an attack on Polygon Wood on 26 September 1917. His body could not be recovered for burial, so William is commemorated on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium. William was due to marry his fiancée, Miss Florence B. Marshall, of New Cross, London. He is not named on the Carmarthen County War Memorial Roll.

Ernest William Grove, Private, 12622, Welsh Regiment. Ernest was the Son of Mrs. Grove of Swansea. He married Gertrude Jane Pulson at Neath in 1910, and the couple moved to 14, Avenue, Carmarthen. Ernest enlisted at Swansea into the Welsh Regiment. He was posted to the 19th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was attached to the 38th (Welsh) Division. Ernest served throughout the war with the Division, seeing action at Mametz Wood, and Pilckem Ridge. He returned home at some time, and was attached to the Depot Battalion of the Welsh Regiment, when he died on 21 May 1918. Ernest was 32 years old, and is buried at Llantwit (St. Illtyd) Old Churchyard. He is also commemorated on the Screen Wall at Cardiff Western Cemetery.

Albert John Guthrie, Lance Corporal, 36, Australian Engineers. Albert was the Son of David and Eliza Ann Guthrie, of 471, Newcastle Street, Perth, Western Australia. He served with the 2nd Field Company, Australian Engineers, attached to the 1st Australian Division, and had seen service at Egypt and Gallipoli before taking ill, and being evacuated to Britain, where he was sent to the Red Cross Hospital at Carmarthen. Albert died at Carmarthen on 9 November 1915. He was 25 years old, and was buried with full military honours at Carmarthen Cemetery. A local newspaper contained the following account of his funeral; 'The funeral of Sergeant A. J. Guthrie, Australian R.E., who passed away at the Red Cross Hospital, Carmarthen, took place on, November 11, the interment being at the cemetery. The Rev. B. Parry Griffiths, vicar of St. Peter's assisted by the Rev. Itar Edwards, curate, officiated. Despite the rain, large crowds of townspeople watched the mournful cortege on the way to the burial ground, and there were manifestations of genuine sympathy in all quarters. Preceding the hearse was the Boy Scouts Band, under the scoutmaster, Mr. G. Humphreys, and a large number of wounded soldiers. The coffin, which was draped with the Union Jack, was covered with a very large number of beautiful wreaths. The chief mourners were Private H. D. Guthrie, of the A.I.F. (brother of deceased), who has also been wounded; and an uncle of tie deceased. Amongst those present were Lieutenant-General Sir James Hills-Johnes, V.C.. G.C.B., Dolaucothy: Mr. Pryse-Rice, Llwynybrain; Revs. A. Fuller Mills, W. D. Rowlands and E. Ungoed Thomas; Drs. Parry, Williams, and Harris; Nurse Ditcham, and a number of other nurses. The Last Post was sounded at the graveside.' Albert is obviously not named on the Carmarthen County War Memorial roll, but as he is buried in the town, he deserves to be commemorated here.

Robert John Hancock, Gunner, 123907, Royal Garrison Artillery. Robert was born at Carmarthen in 1881, and resided at Laverock, Glamorgan prior to the war. He enlisted at Penarth into the Royal Artillery, and was posted to the 304th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery, which was attached to XCV Heavy Artillery Group. Robert died in Egypt on 1 December 1917, aged 36, and is buried at Alexandria (Hadra) War Memorial Cemetery, Egypt.

David Harris, Private, 201687, Welsh Regiment. David was the Son of John and Rachel Harris, of Gelliwastod, Swansea. He worked for the Great Western Railways at Carmarthen prior to the war, and enlisted at Carmarthen into the 1/4th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was the local Territorial Battalion, attached to 159 Brigade, 53rd (Welsh) Division. The Division landed at Cape Helles, Gallipoli, on 9 August 1915, and was immediately thrown into action, spending the next few days in isolated pockets, fighting against a Turkish counter-attack during the Battle of Sari Bair, and then at the Attack on Scimitar Hill. The Division remained here throughout the coming months, and suffered severe losses in manpower strength during the great November 1915 blizzard on Gallipoli, when its total strength was reduced to less than that of a full-strength Brigade. On 11 December 1915 the Division was evacuated to Mudros, and by 23 December 1915 were moved to Egypt. They remained on the Suez Canal Defences for the next twelve months, where it took part in operations against the Sultan of Darfur, and in March 1917 took part in the advance into Palestine. David became ill early into the expedition, and died on 25 April 1917. He was 25 years old, and is buried at Deir El Belah War Cemetery, Egypt.

David John Harries, Private, 11212, Welsh Regiment. David was the Son of John and Elizabeth Harris, of Swansea. He resided at 9, Blue Street, Carmarthen prior to enlisting before the war into the 2nd Battalion, Welsh Regiment. At the outbreak of war, the 2nd Welsh moved to France with 3 Brigade, 1st Division, and took part in the retreat from Mons to the Marne. It then fought at the First Battle of Ypres, where the 2nd Welsh made a gallant stand at Gheluveldt. The following year saw them in action again at the Battle of Aubers, before moving South to Loos, where they fought during the Battle of Loos, and the action at the Hohenzollern redoubt. David was killed while the 2nd Welsh were in the line at Loos on 15 May 1916. He was 22 years old, and is buried at Maroc British Cemetery, Grenay, France.

Enoch Harris, Gunner, 3715, Royal Garrison Artillery. Enoch was the son of David and Margaret Harris, of Carmarthen. He enlisted at Carmarthen into the Royal Artillery, and was posted to France with the 57th Brigade, Royal Garrison Artillery. Enoch became ill in France, and returned home, where he died on 29 December 1915, aged 43. He is buried at Carmarthen (Union Street) Congregational Chapelyard.

Gilbert James St. Clair Harries, Second Lieutenant, Durham Light Infantry. Gilbert was the younger son of Albert Harries of Carmarthen, and gained a commission into the Durham Light Infantry. He was posted to the 10th Battalion, attached to 43 Brigade, 14th (Light) Division. The Division was to see its first action during the Action of Hooge, where the Division were the first to be attacked by the German use of flamethrowers. They then fought at the Second attack on Bellewaarde. In July 1916 they moved to the Somme, and fought at the Battle of Delville Wood, and then the Battle of Flers-Courcelette, and in March 1917 followed the German Retreat to the Hindenburg Line. May saw them at Arras, where they took part in the First Battle of the Scarpe, and later at the Third Battle of the Scarpe, and then they were sent to Ypres, where they fought at the Battle of Langemarck, successfully capturing the village before handing it on to the 38th (Welsh) Division. They then took part in the Second Attack on Bellewaarde, which is where Gilbert was killed in action on 24 August 1917. He has no known grave, and is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium. He was 24 years old.

David Owen Harris, Engineman, 1408ES, Royal Navy. David was the Son of John and Magdalen Harris of Carmarthen. He had enlisted into the Royal Navy at a young age, and was the Husband of Florence E. Harris, of 15, Exeter Road, Crediton, Devon. David served aboard HM Trawler Blackthorne, which was a hired net drifter. David was accidentally drowned on 21 February 1918. He was 39 years old, and is commemorated on the Plymouth Naval Memorial, Devon. David is not commemorated on the Carmarthen County War Memorial Roll.

Robert Hugh Harris, Second Lieutenant, West Riding Regiment. Robert was the son of Edward Charles and Emily Charlotte Harris, of Bryn Towy, and the husband of Annette Brown-Clayton. He was living in Canada at the outbreak of war, and returned home to join the Public Schools Battalion, Middlesex Regiment. Made up of well educated men, this battalion proved to be a perfect breeding ground for officers, and so Robert was commissioned into the West Riding Regiment in May 1915, and was posted to the 8th Battalion, which was attached to 34 Brigade, 11th (Northern) Division. On 1 July 1915 the Division sailed from Liverpool, landing at Alexandria, before moving on to Mudros, and landed at Suvla Bay, Gallipoli on 7 August 1915, remaining there until the evacuation to Egypt on 21 December 1915. During July 1916 the Division landed at Marseilles, and then spent remainder of the war on the Western Front. They fought at the Battle of Flers-Courcelette during the Somme Offensive, and it was around this time that Robert was killed, on 28 September 1916. He was 39 years old, and is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, France.

William John Harris, Pioneer, 358857, Royal Engineers. William was born at Carmarthen. He was married to Elizabeth Annie Matilda Watkins at Swansea in 1901, and lived at Swansea prior to the war, with their four children. William had served with the Welsh Regiment during the Boer War of 1899-1902, and was time expires by the end of 1902, joining the reserve. William re-enlisted at Swansea at the outbreak of war, joining the 14th Battalion, Welsh Regiment. He landed in France with the battalion on 2 December 1915, where it was attached to 114 Brigade, 38th (Welsh) Division. He was transferred to the Depot Battalion by May 1916 after being wounded in France, and was posted to the 2nd Battalion, Bedford Regiment, before being re-posted to the 2nd Foreway Company, Royal Engineers in February 1918. William was killed during the German Offensive, on 12 April 1918, aged 36. He is buried at Barly French Military Cemetery, France.

Edgar Adolphus Haselden, Second Lieutenant, West Yorkshire Regiment. Edgar was the Son of George Thomas and Mary Ann Maria Haselden, of 90, Elgin Avenue, Maida Hill, London. He trained at Trinity College, Carmarthen. Edgar was commissioned into the West Yorkshire Regiment, and was posted to France on 30 March 1916, where he joined the 11th Battalion, West Yorkshire Regiment, which was attached to 69 Brigade, 23rd Division. They saw their first major action at the Battle of Albert, where they captured Contalmaison. Edgar was wounded here on 4 July, and died in the Casualty Clearing Station at Heilly on 11 July 1916. He was 33 years old, and is buried at Heilly Station Cemetery, Mericourt-L'Abbe, France.

Kirk Hearder, Sergeant, 790, Monmouthshire Regiment. Kirk was the Son of Dr. and Mrs. Marie Hearder, of 4, Picton Place, Carmarthen, and the Husband of Mary L. Hearder, of 83, Clevedon Road, Weston-super-Mare. He was a Clerk at the National Provincial Bank at Newport, and enlisted there into the 1st Battalion, Monmouth Regiment, which were at Stow Hill, Newport as part of the Welsh Border Brigade, Welsh Division. During February 1915 the Battalion left the Welsh Division and landed in France on 13 February, attached to 84 Brigade, 28th Division. The Division saw its first major action at First Ypres in 1914. It was during the Second Battle of Ypres, that Kirk was killed in action, during the Battle of Frezenberg, on 8 May 1915. He was 31 years old, and is commemorated on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium.

Percy Heaven, Private, 4300, Welsh Regiment. Percy was the Son of John Heaven, of Bath Rd., Stroud, Glos.. He lived with his wife, Mary J. Heaven, at 5, Southern Terrace, Carmarthen, prior to the war, and worked at the New Dinant Colliery, at Tumble. Percy enlisted at Carmarthen into the 1/4th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was the local Territorial Battalion, attached to 159 Brigade, 53rd (Welsh) Division. The Division landed at Cape Helles, Gallipoli, on 9 August 1915, and was immediately thrown into action, spending the next few days in isolated pockets, fighting against a Turkish counter-attack during the Battle of Sari Bair, and then at the Attack on Scimitar Hill. Percy was one of many local men killed here on 10 August 1915. He was 26 years old, and is commemorated on the Helles Memorial, Gallipoli. His widow and their four young children later resided at 16, Brook Street, Llanidloes, Mont.

John William Hebb, Private, 235388, West Riding Regiment. John was born at Grantham in 1882, and married Mary Sarah James at Carmarthen in 1907. The couple set up home at 1, Waterloo Terrace, Carmarthen. John enlisted at Chesterfield into the army, and was posted to the 10th Battalion, West Riding Regiment, which was attached to 69 Brigade, 23rd Division. They saw their first major action at the Battle of Albert, where they captured Contalmaison, and then fought at the Battle of Bazentin, the Battle of Poziéres, the Battle of Flers-Courcelette, the Battle of Morval and the Battle of Le Transloy, where they captured Le Sars. In May, 1917 they took part in the Battle of Messines, before moving further north to Ypres, and fighting at the Battle of the Menin Road. John was killed here on 20 September 1917. He was 36 years old, and is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.

Herbert George Hill, Sick Berth Steward, 351649, Royal Navy. Herbert was the Killed in action at Battle of Jutland. Son of George Hill, of the Hospital, Picton Place, Carmarthen. He had enlisted into the Royal Navy around 1910, and lived with his wife, Gertrude L. Hill, at Melita, 34, St. Thomas Road, Hardway, Gosport. Herbert served aboard HMS Invincible, which saw plenty of action during the war, fighting at the Battle of Heligoland Bight and the Battle of the Falkland Islands. She was the flagship of the Third Battlecruiser Squadron at the Battle of Jutland on 31 May 1916, when she was attacked by the German Battleships Lützow and Derfflinger, which fired three salvoes each at Invincible and sank her in 90 seconds, with the loss of 1,026 crew. Herbert was one of the dead. He was 28 years old, and is commemorated on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Hampshire. Herbert is not listed on the County War Memorial roll.

William Pugh Hinds, Lieutenant, Royal Welsh Fusiliers. William was the only son of John Hinds, M.P., of Neuadd-Deg, Carmarthen, and of Blackheath Park. Probably due to his father's political connections, William secured a commission into the 15th Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, which had been raised as the London Welsh Battalion of the Welsh Army Corps. It moved to France in December 1915 as part of 113 Brigade, 38th (Welsh) Division, and took up positions in the line near Fleurbaix. On 30 January 1916 the 15th RWF were in the trenches at the Boars Head, when William was hit in the head by a sniper, while at No. 2 Post, and fell unconscious to the floor. His men managed to get their revenge on the German, who was killed later that day, but the unconscious William was carried to the Dressing Station at Merville, where he died on 2 February 1916, becoming the first officer casualty of the battalion. While lying in hospital, David Lloyd George paid a visit to check on the young officer, and wrote back to his father, expressing his sympathies. William was 19 years old, and is buried at Merville Communal Cemetery, France.

Thomas W. Hinton, Sapper, 448314, Royal Engineers. Thomas was the Son of Tom and Harriet Mary Hinton, of Ewelme, Oxon, and the Husband of Mary Elizabeth Hinton, of 34, St. David's Street, Carmarthen. He had enlisted at Carmarthen into the Welsh Field Company, and had served with them at Gallipoli before transferring into the 46th H.A.G. Brigade, Signal Sub-Section of the Royal Engineers, and moved to the Western Front. Thomas was wounded during the Kaiserschlacht, The Battle of Hazebrouck. He died on 16 April 1918, aged 28, and is buried at Ebblinghem Military Cemetery, France.

John Graham Parry Horsman, Private, 3152, Australian Imperial Force. John was born at Carmarthen in 1870, the son of Thomas Parry Horsman, and of Elizabeth Horsman (nee Phillips). He had emigrated to Australia with his family prior to the war, and enlisted at Brisbane on 24 November 1916 into the 8th reinforcements of the 47th Battalion, Australian Infantry. He embarked at Sydney on 22 December 1916 aboard HMAT Demosthenes, and arrived at Plymouth on 3 March 1917. He went to France on 14 June 1917, and was taken on strength by the 47th Battalion, AIF on 9 July 1917. The battalion was at Ypres, attached to the 12th Australian Brigade, 3rd Australian Division. Sadly, John was killed just weeks later, during the First Battle of Passchendaele, on 12 October 1917. A mate of his had found him submerged in mud on the battlefield, and had pulled him out, but left him in a weakened state, with a wounded jaw, to find his own way back to the lines. John was never heard from again. He was 43 years old, and is commemorated on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium.

Arthur Howells, Private, 54118, Welsh Regiment. Arthur was the son of Mrs. Howells, of 4, Parade Road, Carmarthen. He worked at Star Supply Stores at Carmarthen and Pembroke Dock prior to the war. He enlisted at Pembroke at the outbreak of war, but wasn't sent to France until September 1917, when he joined the 18th Battalion, Welsh Regiment. The battalion was a Bantam Battalion, attached to 119 Brigade, 40th (Bantam) Division, and had been in France since the summer of 1916. Arthur joined the battalion in time for the Battle of Cambrai, where they played an important role in the attack on Bourlon Wood. Arthur was killed here on 23 November 1917. He has no known grave, and is commemorated on the Cambrai Memorial, Louverval, France.

Harry Howells, Company Sergeant Major, 54246, Welsh Regiment. Harry was the Son of William and Susannah Howells, of 7, John Street, Carmarthen. He was one of the early volunteers who joined the Carmarthen Pals, the 15th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which trained at Rhyl before moving to Winchester as part of 114 Brigade, 38th (Welsh) Division. The Division landed in France in December 1915, and were sent to positions around Fleurbaix for familiarisation. In June 1916 the Division marched to the Somme, where it took part in the capture of Mametz Wood. Harry was wounded at Mametz, and sent home to recuperate. He rejoined the battalion at Boesinghe, and soon became promoted CSM. On 26 May 1917, the battalion was in support at the Canal Bank, and Harry was supervising a wiring party, when he was shot in the leg. He was brought to the Canadian Casualty Clearing Station at Mendinghem for treatment, but had to have his leg amputated, and died there on 5 June 1917. He was 23 years old, and is buried at Mendinghem Military Cemetery, Belgium.

Henry George Howells, Rifleman, 1976, Royal Irish Rifles. Henry was born at Carmarthen in 1896, the Son of Mr. and Mrs. George Howells. The family later resided at Pontardawe, and Henry enlisted there into the army. He was posted to the 6th Battalion, Royal Irish Rifles, which was attached to 29 Brigade, 10th (Irish) Division. The Division embarked at Liverpool on 9 July 1915, and on 6 August 1915 landed on Gallipoli at Suvla Bay, less 29 Brigade, which went to ANZAC Cove. At the end of September the Division evacuated to Mudros, and moved to Salonika, landing there from 5 October 1915. On 18 August 1917 the Division was ordered to concentrate at Salonika for embarkation, and moved to Egypt by 16 October 1917. The Division was then involved in the Palestine campaign. Henry was wounded in Palestine, and died at Jerusalem on 17 June 1918, aged 22. He is buried at Jerusalem War Cemetery, Israel.

Frederick George Hughes, Private, 1934, Welsh Regiment. Frederick was born at Builth Road, Radnor, the Son of Mr. E. M. Hughes (Shipbroker). The family moved to 4, Friar's Park, Carmarthen prior to the war. Frederick had served for ten years with the Carmarthenshire Militia, and at the outbreak of war joined the 2nd Battalion, Welsh Regiment. The Battalion moved to France at the outbreak of war, attached to 3 Brigade, 1st Division, and had fought at the Battle of Mons, and took part in the retreat to the Marne, where the Germans were stopped. They then fought at the Aisne, and at Chivy, before being moved north to Ypres. Here they fought at the First Battle of Ypres, where they again stopped the German Offensive, before wintering in Flanders. The following year saw them in action again at the Battle of Aubers, before moving South to Loos, where they fought during the Battle of Loos, and the action at the Hohenzollern redoubt. Again they were required for a major offensive, moving south to the Somme, where they fought during the opening of the Somme Offensive. Frederick was severely wounded during the Battle of Pozieres, on 27 July 1916, and was brought back to Albert where he died that day. He was 39 years old, and is buried at Albert Communal Cemetery Extension, France.

Lewis Hughes, Private, 808644, Canadian Infantry. Lewis was born on 29 October 1890, the son of Dr. William Lewis Hughes and Clementine Letitia Hughes, of 10, Spilman Street, Carmarthen. After Dr. Williams died, the family moved to Enmore, Cirencester, Gloucester,where Lewis worked at the Capital and Counties Bank. He emigrated to Canada to work as a farmer in 1911, but felt the draw to enlist in the army too strong, so on 18 February 1916 he joined the Canadian Expeditionary Force at Calgary. Lewis was posted to the 31st Battalion (Alberta) upon his arrival in France on 21 January 1917, which was part of the 6th Brigade, 2nd Canadian Division. Lewis fought at the famous Battle of Vimy Ridge in April 1917, and was wounded during the attack. He spent several months in hospital before rejoining his battalion at Ypres, where they took part in the Second Battle of Passchendaele, successfully capturing the village. He was killed at Passchendaele on 6 November 1917 aged 34, and is buried at Passchendaele New British Cemetery, Belgium.

William Hughes, Private, 33853, Welsh Regiment. William was born in Llanelli. His father moved the family to Mill Street, Carmarthen, where he ran his Plastering Company. William was married, and worked in the Rhondda Valley, and enlisted at Cardiff. He was posted to the 9th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was attached to 58 Brigade, 19th (Western) Division, and moved to France during July 1915. They saw their first action at the Battle of Loos in September 1915 and remained in the area for the next few months, before moving to the Somme in 1916. Here they were to take part in the follow up assault on the German front line at La Boisselle, where the giant mine crater was blown at 7.30 on the morning of 1 July 1916, and the 9th Welsh attacked as the second wave at La Boisselle. William was killed in action on that first day of the Battle of the Somme, on 1 July 1916. His body was lost during the subsequent fighting over the area, and he is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, France.

Charles Jenkins, Private, 4173, Welsh Regiment. Charles was the Son of Sydney and Mary Ann Jenkins, of The Institution, Eastville, Bristol. He was living with David Hinds, a farmer, at St. Peters, Carmarthen prior to the war, where he worked as a Farm Labourer, before moving to Tumble, and working as a miner. Charles enlisted at Tumble into the 1/4th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was the local Territorial Battalion, attached to 159 Brigade, 53rd (Welsh) Division. The Division landed at Cape Helles, Gallipoli, on 9 August 1915, and was immediately thrown into action, spending the next few days in isolated pockets, fighting against a Turkish counter-attack during the Battle of Sari Bair, and then at the Attack on Scimitar Hill. He was killed here on 10 August 1915, aged 22, and commemorated on the Helles Memorial, Gallipoli.

David Benjamin Jenkins, Private, 26423, Royal Welsh Fusiliers. David was born at Carmarthen in 1888, the Son of David and Mary Ann Jenkins. The family later resided at 23, Waters St., Briton Ferry. David enlisted at Neath into the 17th Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, which was attached to 115 Brigade, 38th (Welsh) Division. The Division had landed in France during December 1915 and had spent their first winter in the trenches near Armentieres. In June they marched south to the Somme, where they famously captured Mametz Wood. The Division suffered terrible casualties at Mametz, and were taken out of the line, and moved to Ypres to rebuild. Here they fought at the Battle of Pilckem Ridge, and the Battle of Langemarck. They then moved to Armentieres, where they remained from September 1917 until March 1918 when the German Spring Offensive was launched. By now David was attached to the 115th Light Trench Mortar Battery. He was killed in action during a spell in the trenches on 17 March 1918. David was 29 years old, and is buried at Erquinghem-Lys Churchyard Extension, France.

Ralph Vincent Jennings, Private, 27348, Manchester Regiment. Ralph was born in Carmarthen in 1891, the Son of James and Fanny Rachel Jennings. The family had moved to Manchester by 1901, and Ralph enlisted there into the 1st Battalion, Manchester Regiment. At the outbreak of war, the battalion was at in Jullundur, India, attached to the 8th (Jullundur) Brigade, 3rd (Lahore) Division. The Division left India on 29 August 1914 as part of the Indian Corps and moved to France, landing at Marseilles on 26 September 1914. It served on the Western Front until leaving France on 10 December 1915, whereupon it moved to Mesopotamia, landing at Basra on 8 January 1916. Ralph was killed during the Battle of Mohammed Abdul Hassan, on 9 January 1917. He was 26 years old, and is commemorated on the Basra Memorial, Iraq. Ralph is not commemorated on the County War Memorial roll.

William Jeremy, Private, 56867, Welsh Regiment. William was the Son of Stephen and Margaret Jeremy, of Park Lodge, Carmarthen. He had been born at Newchurch, and enlisted at Carmarthen on 6 December 1915 into the Pembroke Yeomanry, seeing service in Ireland during the Easter rising at Dublin. On 1 September 1916 he transferred to the 13th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was attached to 114 Brigade, 38th (Welsh) Division, and had just moved to Boesinghe, after suffering heavy casualties at Mametz Wood in July. For most of March 1917 the 13th Welsh were in the trenches near the Canal Bank, where the Welsh Division had been ordered to carry out more night patrols. William was wounded at Boesinghe, and died of his wounds at 130th Field Ambulance on 27 March 1917, aged just 21. He is buried at Bard Cottage Cemetery, Belgium.

Thomas Jolley, Driver, 3836, Royal Field Artillery. Thomas was the Son of Mrs. Clarissa Elizabeth Jolley, of 7, Spa Terrace, Askern, Doncaster, Yorks. He had moved to Carmarthen several years prior to the war, and worked at the Ivy Bush Royal Hotel. Thomas enlisted at Carmarthen into the Royal Field Artillery, and was posted to the 24th Reserve Welsh Battery. He became ill with pneumonia while in training at Swanage, and was discharged from the army as unfit, taking up employment in a munitions factory. Thomas became ill again though, and died on 21 April 1917, aged 22. His body was brought back to Carmarthen for burial at Carmarthen Cemetery. Thomas is not commemorated on the County War Memorial roll.

A. Jones, Driver. This man is named on the Carmarthen County War Memorial Roll, but cannot be positively identified.

David Jones, Rifleman, 292, Rifle Brigade. David was born at Carmarthen, the Son of John and Frances Jones, of 18, Magazine Row, Carmarthen. He worked as a Postman at St. Clears prior to the war, and had served with the Army for several years prior to the war, having enlisted at Carmarthen. At the outbreak of war, he moved to France with the 1st Battalion, Rifle Brigade, part of 11 Brigade, 4th Division, and took part in the Battle of the Aisne. The Division then moved north to Ypres, where it took part in the First Battle of Ypres. David was killed in action whilst the Division was holding the line at Ploegsteert on 19 December 1914 aged 29. He is buried at Rifle House Cemetery inside Ploegsteert Wood. A letter was found in his tunic pocket, which was unfinished, and that he was going to send to Reverend Griffith Thomas, of St. David's Church. This was forwarded on to his family after his burial, and told of his experiences at the front.

David Jones, Private, SE/14561, Royal Army Veterinary Corps. David was the Son of David and Margaret Jones, of Caeuagwynion, Llangunnor. Very little is known of him, but he enlisted at Woolwich into the Royal Army Veterinary Corps. David died on home service on 7 March 1916. He was 33 years old, and is buried at Llangunnor (St. Cynwr) Churchyard. David is not named on the County War Memorial roll. Many thanks to Bev Lewis, of Swansea, for the photograph.

David George Jones, Private, 970, Welsh Regiment. David was the Son of George and Sophia Jones, of 4, Shaws Lane, Carmarthen. He served prior to the war, having enlisted at Carmarthen into the 2nd Battalion, Welsh Regiment. The Battalion moved to France at the outbreak of war, attached to 3 Brigade, 1st Division, and had fought at the Battle of Mons, and the retreat to the Marne, where the Germans were stopped. They then fought at the Aisne, and at Chivy. David was killed in action at Chivy, during the same action that saw William Fuller of the 2nd Welsh win the first Welsh V.C. of the war, on 26 September 1914. His remains were never found, so David is commemorated on the La Ferte-Sous-Joarre Memorial, France. His brother John Daniel Jones also fell.

David Rees Jones, Gunner, 371088, Royal Garrison Artillery. David was the Son of Thomas and Mary Jones, of Carmarthen. He enlisted at Fishguard into the Royal Garrison Artillery, and was posted to their 182nd Siege Battery in France. The battery had been in France since 28 September 1916, and had seen much action during the war. David was killed during the Battle of Albert, on 23 August 1918. He was 23 years old, and is buried at Bac-Du-Sud British Cemetery, Bailleulval, France.

Edward Owen Jones, Lance Corporal, 2471, Royal Gloucester Hussars. Edward was the son of Mr. R.O. Jones, of Oak House, Carmarthen. He had studied at Carmarthen Grammar School and at the School of Art, gaining a post later as Art Master at Sir Thomas Richards School in Gloucester. In September 1914 Edward volunteered into the Royal Gloucester Hussars, which moved to Gallipoli in mid July 1915 attached to the Imperial Mounted Division. After two months at Suvla, they were evacuated to Egypt, and took part in operations against the Sultan of Darfur, which saw Edward being killed during a battle against Turkish troops on 23 April 1916. Edward was 29 years old, and like so many men who died during the fighting in the Middle East during the Great War, his grave could not be located, and so he is commemorated on the Jerusalem Memorial, Israel. His brother Frederick Walwyn Jones also fell.

E. Jones, Sergeant, Welsh Regiment. This man is named on the Carmarthen County War Memorial Roll, but cannot be positively identified.

Evan Richard Jones, Private, 320242, Welsh Regiment. Evan was the Son of Evan J. Jones and Anne Jones, of 3, Spring Gardens, Trefechan, Aberystwyth. He lived at Carmarthen prior to the war, and enlisted there into the Pembroke Yeomanry. During March 1916 the 1/1st Pembroke Yeomanry moved to Egypt, where it merged with the Welsh Border Mounted Brigade and formed the 4th Dismounted Brigade. On 2 February 1917 it merged with the 1/1st Glamorgan Yeomanry to form the 24th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, and became attached to 231 Brigade, 74th (Yeomanry) Division. The Division had formed in Egypt in January 1917 and had fought through the Palestinian Campaign, at the Battles of Gaza and the Battle and capture of Jerusalem. Evan was killed during the Third Battle of Gaza, on 6 November 1917. He was 24 years old, and is buried at Beersheba War Cemetery, Israel. Photograph courtesy of Avril Marks.