The War Memorials of Llandeilo are situated inside the Parish Church. I have been unable to gain entrance to photograph the Memorials, but have been kindly sent a list of the names of the men of Llandeilo who are named on the Memorials by Terry Norman, so many thanks to him for his help again.

Llandeilo War Memorial

The Great War, 1914-1918

Alfred Arrowsmith, Private, 808, Welsh Regiment. Alfred is listed as residing in Camden Town, London, but enlisted in Llandeilo into the 1/4th Battalion, the Welsh Regiment, which was a territorial Battalion, which formed part of South Wales Brigade. On the 17 April 1915 it was attached to 159th Brigade, 53rd Division and on the 8th October 1915 amalgamated with 1/5th Battalion forming 4/5th Welsh Composite Battalion. In July 1915, the 53rd Welsh Division was shipped to Egypt and there they trained for the Gallipolli Campaign. On the 9th August 1915, the Division landed at Suvla on Gallipolli. The day after landing on the hostile shores of Gallipolli, Alfred was killed in Action. He had seen just one day of fighting, and is remembered on the Helles Memorial in Gallipolli. The memorial bears more than 21,000 names of men who were buried at sea, or whose bodies were never recovered off the battlefields of Gallipolli. Not on Memorial.

Frank Banwell, Private, 29702, South Wales Borderers. Frank was the Son of John and Susanah Banwell, of Newport, Monmouthshire. He enlisted at Llandeilo into the 6th Battalion, South Wales Borderers, which was attached to the 76th Brigade, 25th Division. In February, 1915 they were converted to a Pioneer Battalion, and landed at Le Havre on the 25th September, 1915. The Division moved to a sector in front of Vimy Ridge, where they relieved a French Division, and came under heavy attack y the Germans in May, 1916 which resulted in the loss of some of the front line trenches. In June the Division moved to the Somme, where they fought throughout the Somme Offensive, before moving to Ploegsteert during the Winter, where they remained until after the Battle of Messines Ridge in June. Frank was Killed in Action at Ypres soon after the successful attack on Messines Ridge, on the 4th July, 1917. He is buried in Belgian Battery Corner Cemetery. Not on Memorial.

Percy Frank Barnes, Private, 201692, Welsh Regiment. Percy was the Son of Mr. and Mrs. G. Barnes, of Kings Lodge, Llandeilo, and enlisted at Carmarthen into the 1/4th Battalion, the Welsh Regiment, which was a territorial Battalion, which formed part of South Wales Brigade. On the 17 April 1915 it was attached to 159th Brigade, 53rd Division and on the 8th October 1915 amalgamated with 1/5th Battalion forming 4/5th Welsh Composite Battalion. In July 1915, the 53rd Welsh Division was shipped to Egypt and there they trained for the Gallipolli Campaign. On the 9th August 1915, the Division landed at Suvla on Gallipolli. They remained here throughout a terrible campaign, which resulted in one stage of the Battalion being temporarily merged with the 1/5th Welsh due to the awful casualties suffered by both. In December, 1915 they were evacuated to Egypt, where the rebuilding of the Battalions began. The Division remained in Egypt until early 1917, guarding the Suez Canal. Their next mission was the invasion of Palestine, but by now Percy had become ill, and sadly Died of Sickness in Egypt on the 8th July, 1917 aged just 19. He is buried at Cairo War Memorial Cemetery.

Samuel Rountree Bell, Private, 27287, Royal Field Artillery. Named on the memorial as Sidney Bell, this is the only possible man. Samuel was the Son of Robert and Florence Bell, of 8, Peckell St., West Hartlepool. He enlisted at West Hartlepool into the Royal Field Artillery, and served in their ‘B’ Battery, 47th Brigade, attached to the 14th (Light) Division. The Division were on the Western Front by the Spring of 1915, and were posted to positions around Hooge. Here, during July, 1915 they became the first troops to come under attack by German Flamethrowers. They fought here during the Action at Bellewaarde, and in July, 1916 moved to the Somme, where they remained for the duration of the offensive. In March, 1917 the Division followed the German withdrawal to the Hindenburg Line, and then fought during the Arras Offensive at the Scarpe. The Division then moved north and fought throughout the Battles of Third Ypres, before moving south again and fighting at the Battle of Cambrai in November, 1917. Some of the Divisional Artillery must have remained at Ypres however, as Samuel was Killed in Action at Ypres on the 5th December, 1917 aged 22, and is buried at Tyne Cot Military Cemetery.

Frederick Benjamin Bowen, Private, 29628, Royal Welsh Fusiliers. Frederick was the Son of John and Mary Bowen, of Tyssil House, Llandeilo, and enlisted at nearby Ammanford into the 19th Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers. The Battalion were formed in March, 1915 as a Bantam Battalion, and in September, 1915 were attached to the 119th Brigade, 40th (Bantam) Division. They moved to France in June, 1916, and served near Loos until October, when it was moved to the Somme. The Division fought on the Ancre, and remained in the area over the winter, before following the German withdrawal to the Hindenburg Line in March, 1917. Their next major action was during the Battle of Cambrai, where Frederick was Killed in Action on the 24th November, 1917 aged 22. He is remembered on the Cambrai Memorial, Louverval.

Gamaliel Bowen, Ordinary Seaman, Z/4247, Royal Navy. Gamaliel was the Son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Bowen, of Pantteg Villa, Llandeilo, and served in the Royal Navy, and he was serving at the Naval Shore establishment H.M.S. Excellent, when he died aged 23, on the 23rd January, 1918. He is buried at Haslar Royal Naval Cemetery, Hampshire.

Stewart Rendall Bowen, Private, 14168, Royal Welsh Fusiliers. Stewart was born at Llandeilo, and had enlisted at Llandeilo into the 3rd Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, which was a Training Battalion based in the UK. Stewart sadly died at home on the 14th February, 1917 and is buried at Llandeilo (Bethel) Calvinistic Methodist Chapelyard. Many thanks to W. Stuart Davies for the photograph.

John Caleb Brick, Private, 14519, Kings Shropshire Light Infantry. John was born at on the Sugar Loaf, the Son of Aaron and Margaret Brick, of Providence Place, Llanwrtyd Wells. He enlisted at Llandrindod Wells into the 7th Battalion, King’s Shropshire Light Infantry, which was attached to the 76th Brigade, 25th Division. On the 28th September, 1915 the Battalion landed at Boulogne and two weeks later moved to the 3rd Division, in the 8th Brigade. The Division were at Ypres at the beginning of 1916, and the 7th KSLI saw their first major action at the Bluff and the St. Eloi craters. They moved to the Somme in June, 1916 and fought there throughout the great offensive, where John was Killed in Action during the Battle of Bazentin Ridge on the 14th July, 1916 aged 32. He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial.

W. Parry Brown, Cannot Presently be Identified.

Thomas Buckingham, Private, 3813, Welsh Regiment. Thomas was born in Llandeilo, the Son of Mr. and Mrs. John Buckingham, of 31, Tony Terrace, Llandeilo, and the Husband of Elizabeth Thorne (formerly Buckingham), of 2, Burnaby St., Splott, Cardiff. He had enlisted at Carmarthen into the 4th Battalion, the Welsh Regiment, which had formed there on the 4th August, 1914. Sadly Thomas died there aged 22 on the 11th October, 1914, and is buried at Carmarthen (St. Mary) Roman Catholic Churchyard.

Henry Chuter, Private, 10394, Welsh Regiment. Henry was born in Acton, Sussex and enlisted at Llandeilo into the 1st Battalion, Welsh Regiment. At the beginning of the war, the Battalion were garrisoned in India, but were soon recalled and arrived in Plymouth on the 22nd December, 1914. They were then attached to the 84th Brigade, 28th Division and landed at Havre on the 18th January, 1915, and rushed to Ypres, where they fought at Second Ypres, suffering terrible casualties. Henry was Killed in Action here on the 9th February, 1915 and is remembered on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial. Not on Memorial.

John Arthur Dade, Private, 15459, Royal Welsh Fusiliers. John was born at Nottingham, the Son of Samuel and Annie Dade, later of Bank Cottage, Felinfoel, Llanelly. He was residing at Llandeilo when he enlisted into the 10th Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, which was formed at Wrexham during October, 1914 as part of the 76th Brigade, 25th Division. They landed at Boulogne on the 27th September, 1915 and were then transferred to the 3rd Division. The Division were then near Ypres, and the 10th RWF saw their first action during the German attacks on the Bluff and at St. Eloi Craters. In June, 1916 they moved south to the Somme, and took part in the Battles of Albert, Bazentin Ridge and Delville Wood before John was wounded. He was brought to the Casualty Clearing Station at Corbie in the Somme Valley, where he Died of Wounds aged 23 on the 21st August, 1918. John is buried in La Neuville British Cemetery, Corbie.

Clement Hugh Davies, Private, G/86328, Middlesex Regiment. Clement was born at Llandeilo, the Son of Mr. and Mrs. D. Davies, later of 18, Eaton Crescent, Swansea. He enlisted at Swansea into the Army Service Corps, but later transferred to the 17th Battalion, Middlesex Regiment, which was known as the ‘Football Battalion’. The Battalion were raised in London on the 12th December, 1914 and were originally attached to the 100th Brigade, 33rd Division and landed at Boulogne on the 18th November, 1915. Here they transferred to the 6th Brigade, 2nd Division, who had been badly depleted during the Battle of Loos. After spending the winter near Loos, the Division moved to the Somme, and took part in the Battles of Delville Wood and the Ancre, and followed the German withdrawal to the Hindenburg Line in March, 1917. They then fought during the Arras Offensive, at the Battles of the Scarpe and the Battle of Arleux, and were involved later in the year at the Battle of Cambrai. Clement was Killed in Action during the Battle, on the 11th December, 1917 aged just 19. He is buried at Lebucquiere Communal Cemetery Extension. Not on Memorial.

Daniel Ivor Davies, Driver, W/3511, Royal Field Artillery. Daniel was the Son of Morgan and Rachel Davies, of Kenwyn Cottage, Ffairfach, Llandeilo. He had enlisted at Swansea into the Royal Field Artillery, and served with their 223rd Brigade, which were attached to the Home Counties Division. Daniel Died of Sickness at home on the 13th November, 1918 aged 24, and is buried at Ffairfach (Tabernacle) Congregational Chapelyard.

Jack (John) Davies, Private, 203011, South Lancashire Regiment. Jack was the Son of Daniel and Anne Davies, of Myrtle Hill Dairy, Llanelly. He enlisted at Llanelli into the 1/4th Battalion, South Lancashire Regiment, and the Battalion landed at Le Havre on the 13th February, 1915, joining 7th Brigade, 3rd Division, and were then made Pioneers to the Division in December, 1915. The Division were then near Ypres, and the 1/4th South Lancs saw their first action during the German attacks on the Bluff and at St. Eloi Craters. In June, 1916 they moved south to the Somme, and took part in the Battles of Albert, Bazentin Ridge, Delville Wood and on the Ancre. In 1917 the Division fought during the Arras Offensive, and then moved North to Ypres, where they fought at the Battles of the Menin Road and at Polygon Wood. Jack was Killed in Action at Ypres on the 6th November, 1917 aged 24, and is buried at Poelcapelle British Cemetery.

James Davies, Private, 204689, Canadian Infantry. James was born in Belfast on the 3rd December, 1879, the Son of John and Elizabeth Davies. The family returned to Wales, and lives at Cefntelych Lodge, Pumpsaint, Llandeilo, but James emigrated to Canada and worked there as a Farmer. He enlisted there at Saskatoon on the 7th April, 1916, and was posted to the 15th Battalion (Central Ontario), Canadian Infantry, which were part of the 3rd Canadian Brigade, 1st Canadian Division. The Division had been on the Western Front since February, 1915, and it is probable that James didn’t reach there until after the 1916 Somme Offensive, where the Canadians captured Regina Trench. In April, 1917 however, he was with the Battalion, as they formed part of the attack force which were tasked with the capture of Vimy Ridge, and he also fought during the remainder of the Arras Offensive. James was Killed in Action at Arras on the 16th August, 1917 aged 38, and is remembered on the Vimy Memorial. Not on Memorial.

John Gabriel Davies, Private, 45492, Welsh Regiment. John was the Son of Ann Davies, of Dryslwyn Castle Inn, Golden Grove, and enlisted at Llandeilo into the 2nd Battalion, the Welsh Regiment, which was sent to France as part of the 3rd Brigade, 1st Division which were one of the first Divisions in France, landing at Havre on the 13th August, 1914. After the retreat from Mons to the Aisne, they were moved to Ypres,     and stemmed the German attack there. After a hard first winter on the Western Front, the Division fought at the Battle of Aubers in May, 1915, and then at the Battle of Loos in September. In June, 1916 the Division were on the Somme, and fought through the offensive, at the Battles of Albert, Bazentin and Pozieres, where John was Wounded in Action. He was evacuated to the Casualty Clearing Station at Puchevillers, where he sadly Died of Wounds on the 27th August, 1916 aged 41. John is buried there, at Puchevillers British Cemetery.

Oliver Cromwell Davies, Private, 38376, Welsh Regiment. Oliver was the Son of David and Harriet Davies, of Llandeilo. By the time that Oliver had enlisted, his father had passed away, and his mother, now Harriet Edwards (formerly Davies), had remarried and resided at 24, Towy Terrace, Llandeilo. Oliver enlisted at Ammanford into the 8th Battalion, the Welsh Regiment, which had formed at Cardiff during August 1914 as part of K.1. They were then attached to 40th Brigade, 13th Western Division.  The 40th Brigade assembled at Salisbury Plain along with 40th Division, and then moved to Chiseldon and Cirencester in September 1914. Toward the end of February 1915, the entire Division concentrated at Blackdown in Hampshire. On June 7th 1915, orders were received for the Division to move to the Mediterranean, then by the 4th July from Alexandria to Mudros-preparing for the landing on Gallipoli. On the 4th July 1915 the Division landed on Cape Helles and relieved the 29th Division. From there, the Division took part in several actions, most notably The Battle of Sari Bair between the 6-10th August 1915 and the Battle of Russell’s Top on the 7th August 1915. In January, 1916 the Division was evacuated from Gallipoli and moved to the Suez Canal Defences near Port Said, and on the 12th February they moved to Mesopotamia, to attempt to relieve the Siege of Kut el Amara. Oliver Died of Sickness on this campaign, on the 30th June, 1916 aged just 19. He is buried in Amara War Cemetery.

Thomas Davies, Company Sergeant Major, 3002, Welsh Regiment. Thomas was the Husband of Mrs. A. Davies, of Hanover House, Latimer Rd., Llandeilo. He enlisted at Llandeilo into the 1/4th Battalion, the Welsh Regiment, which was a territorial Battalion, which formed part of South Wales Brigade. On the 17 April 1915 it was attached to 159th Brigade, 53rd Division and on the 8th October 1915 amalgamated with 1/5th Battalion forming 4/5th Welsh Composite Battalion. In July 1915, the 53rd Welsh Division was shipped to Egypt and there they trained for the Gallipolli Campaign. On the 9th August 1915, the Division landed at Suvla on Gallipolli, and Thomas was Killed in Action the very next day, on the 10th August, 1915 aged 43. He is remembered on the Helles Memorial.

Thomas Morgan Davies, Private, 288053, Welsh Regiment. Thomas was the Son of John and Elizabeth Davies, of Llandeilo, and the Husband of Sarah Elizabeth Louisa James (who had remarried shortly after the war), of 5, North Bank, Llandeilo. He enlisted at Swansea into the 1/6th Battalion, the Welsh Regiment, which had been formed there in August, 1914. On the 29th October, 1914 they landed at Le Havre and moved to Lines of Communication, and on the 5th July, 1915 became attached to the 84th Brigade, 28th Division, and fought with them at the Battle of Loos. On the 23rd October, 1915 they moved to the 3rd Brigade, 1st Division, and on the 15th May, 1916 became the Pioneer Battalion to the Division. The Division fought throughout the bulk of the Somme Offensive in 1916, at the Battles of Albert, Bazentin, Pozieres, Flers-Courcelette and Morval. They remained in the area over the winter, and in March, 1917 followed the German withdrawal to the Hindenburg Line. The Division then moved north to the Belgian Coast to prepare for a planned offensive there, but the Battle of Third Ypres had by then ground to a halt in the mud, and so they were sent to Ypres to reinforce the British attack, fighting in the Second Battle of Passchendaele. The following Spring, the German Spring Offensive had stormed through the British lines on the Somme. They then focussed their desperate next phase on the British Lines in Flanders, and the 1st Division were caught up in the maelstrom at Estaires, and the forced retreat to Hazebrouck and Bethune. Thomas was Wounded in Action during this desperate time, and Died of Wounds on the 5th August, 1918 aged 32. He is buried at Sailly-Labourse Communal Cemetery Extension.

William Henry Davies, Company Sergeant Major, 28238, Royal Dublin Fusiliers. William was born in Edgbaston, and enlisted at Dublin into the 11th Hussars. He later transferred to the 8/9th Battalion, Royal Dublin Fusiliers, which had been constituted by the merger of the 8th and 9th Battalion in France on the 24th October, 1917 following heavy casualties at Ypres. The Battalion were attached to the 48th Brigade, 16th (Irish) Division, and had just taken part in the Battles of Messines and Langemarck. They moved to the Somme, and were caught up in the German Spring Offensive during the Battle of St. Quentin, where William was Killed in Action on the 23rd March, 1918. His body was lost in the terrible fighting that continued in the area over the coming months, and so he is remembered on the Pozieres Memorial.

John Victor Duffus, Private, 39125, South Wales Borderers. John was born at Llandeilo, and enlisted at nearby Ammanford into the 1st Battalion, South Wales Borderers, which at the outbreak of war were at Bordon as part of the 3rd Brigade, 1st Division. The Division landed at Havre on the 13th August, 1914 and proceeded to positions near Mons, taking part in the great Battle there, before retreating south towards the Marne where the BEF stopped the German Advance. The Germans retreated north to the Aisne, and the BEF followed them, and another Battle was fought here before the 1st Division were sent to Flanders, where they fought at First Ypres, when the Germans attempted a sweep westward through Belgium to the Channel Coast. The BEF stopped them again, at heavy cost, laying the foundation for the shape of the Western Front for the coming 4 years. The Division remained in Flanders over the winter, and in 1915 fought at Aubers in May, and the Battle of Loos in September onwards. In June, 1916 they moved to positions on the Somme, and fought through the Somme Offensive, at Albert, Bazentin, Pozieres, Flers-Courcelette and Morval, where John was wounded. He Died of Wounds on the 23rd September, 1916 and is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial.

Ernest Edwards, Gunner, 198073, Royal Garrison Artillery. Ernest was the Husband of Gertrude E. Edwards, of 115, Capworth St., Leyton. He served in the 19th Anti Aircraft Company of the Royal Garrison Artillery, and Died on the 26th March, 1919 aged just 19. He is buried in Chingford Mount Cemetery.

Thomas Edwards, Private, Welsh Regiment. Cannot Presently be Identified.

Charles Evans, Private, 6246, Welsh Regiment. Charles was born at Llandeilo, and enlisted at Maesteg into the 1st Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was, at the beginning of the war, garrisoned in India. They were soon recalled however, and arrived in Plymouth on the 22nd December, 1914. They were then attached to the 84th Brigade, 28th Division and landed at Havre on the 18th January, 1915, and rushed to Ypres, where they fought at Second Ypres, suffering terrible casualties. Charles was Killed in Action during Second Ypres on the 26th March, 1915 and is buried at Dranoutre Churchyard. Not on Memorial.

David John Evans, Private, 114325, Royal Army Medical Corps. David was the Son of Benjamin and Mary Evans, of Capel Isaac, Llandeilo, and the Husband of Beatrice Mary Evans, of 91, Alfred St., Roath Park, Cardiff. He enlisted at Cardiff into the Royal Army Medical Corps, and served with their 10th Ambulance Train. David sadly died after the war had ended, on the 31st August, 1920 aged 39, and is buried at Cardiff (Cathays) Cemetery. Not on Memorial.

Edgar Emlyn Evans, Guardsman, 25838, Grenadier Guards. Edgar was the Son of George and Sarah Evans, of "Gwalia," Llandebie. He enlisted at Ammanford into the 2nd Battalion, Grenadier Guards, which had been in France with the 3rd Division since the Battle of Mons, and had fought through the retreat to the Aisne. They had fought at First Ypres, and in August 1915 were attached to the newly formed 3rd Guards Brigade, Guards Division. The Division fought through the Battle of Loos, then at Flers and Morval during the 1916 Somme Battles, and saw much action at Third Ypres. They fought during the Battle of Cambrai and were in the area when the German Spring Offensive was launched on the 21st March, 1918. Edgar was Killed in Action during this traumatic period, on the 4th April, 1918 aged 25, and is buried at Bucquoy Road Cemetery, Ficheux.

John Evans, Private, 45037, Welsh Regiment. John was born at Llandeilo, the Son of John and Harriet Evans, later of Llethyfagwyren, Llansadumen, Llanwrda. He enlisted at Ammanford into the 2nd Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was which was sent to France as part of the 3rd Brigade, 1st Division which were one of the first Divisions in France, landing at Havre on the 13th August, 1914. After the retreat from Mons to the Aisne, they were moved to Ypres, and stemmed the German attack there. After a hard first winter on the Western Front, the Division fought at the Battle of Aubers in May, 1915, and then at the Battle of Loos in September. In June, 1916 the Division were on the Somme, and fought through the offensive, at the Battles of Albert, Bazentin and Pozieres, Flers and Morval. They followed the German withdrawal to the Hindenburg Line in March, 1917 and were then moved to the Flanders Coast to prepare for a planned offensive. However, by this time the Passchendaele Battles had ground to a halt in the mud, and the 1st Division were called to take part in the offensive at Ypres. They fought during the Second Battle of Passchendaele, where the village was finally taken, and remained in Flanders over the winter. The following year saw the focus of the German Spring Offensive hit Flanders, and the 1st Division fought through the desperate battles of Estaires, Hazebrouck and Bethune. They then moved to the Arras sector, and fought at the Battle of Drocourt-Queant, then moved forward to fight at the Battle of Epehy. John was Killed in Action soon after, on the 25th September, 1918 aged 36. He is buried in Roisel Communal Cemetery Extension.

John Talley Evans, Lance Sergeant, 29508, Royal Welsh Fusiliers. John was born around 1893 at Talley. He was the son of John and Elizabeth Evans, of Halfway, Talley, and he resided at Llandeilo prior to the outbreak of war. John enlisted at Cardiff into the 2nd Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, with the number 29508. The Battalion formed part of the 19th Brigade, 33rd Division, and was famous as being the Battalion in which Frank Richards, Siegfried Sassoon & Robert Graves. During the Battle of the Somme, the Division took part in the Battle of Bazentin, and it was during this Battle that John was to die of wounds on the 7th November, 1916. He is remembered on the massive Thiepval Memorial to the Missing of the Somme. Not on Memorial.

Joseph Evans, Private, 9132, Royal Welsh Fusiliers. Joseph was the Son of John and Margaret Evans, of Drefach, Llandeilo, and he enlisted at Cardiff into the 2nd Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, which had landed at Rouen on the 11th August, 1914. On the 22nd they became attached to the 19th Brigade, which were under independent control, and fought at the Battle of Mons, and in the epic rearguard action at Solesmes and Le Cateau, and the retreat south towards the Marne. The professional soldiers of the BEF stopped the German Advance in its tracks at the Marne, and followed their withdrawal to the Aisne, where another Battle was fought. Now that the German advance toward Paris had been stopped, the 19th Brigade were attached to the 6th Division, and moved to Ypres, where they remained until the 31st May, 1915 when they were transferred to the 27th Division, and fought with them at Second Ypres. On the 19th August they were moved to the 2nd Division, and fought with them throughout the Battle of Loos. On the 25th November they moved again, to the 33rd Division, and it was during the first winter with this new Division that Joseph was wounded. He was brought to a Casualty Clearing Station at Bethune, where he Died of Wounds on the 29th January, 1916. Joseph is buried at Bethune Town Cemetery. Not on Memorial.

Thomas Evans, Private, 2057, Royal Army Medical Corps. Thomas was born at Llandeilo, and enlisted at Swansea into the Royal Army Medical Corps, serving with their 3rd Welsh Field Ambulance. The 3rd Welsh FA had been formed on the 14th August, 1914 and attached to the 53rd (Welsh) Division. On July, 1915 the Division sailed from Avanmouth for Egypt, and then from Egypt they landed at Gallipoli on the 9th August, 1915. It was soon after landing that Thomas was Wounded, and he was moved to a Hospital Ship where he Died of Wounds on the 15th August, 1915. Thomas was buried at sea, and so is remembered on the Helles Memorial. Not on Memorial.

William Evans, Sergeant, 320117, Welsh Regiment. William was born in Llandeilo, the Son of Thomas and Mary Evans, later of 11, West End, Llanelly. He enlisted at Carmarthen into the Pembroke Yeomanry, which were assembled at Tenby in August, 1914 as part of the South Wales Mounted Brigade. In November, the Battalion were dismounted and moved to Egypt and landed during March, 1916, where they were absorbed into the 4th Dismounted Brigade. On the 2nd February, 1917 the Battalion were merged with the Glamorgan Yeomanry to form the 24th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, attached to the 231st Brigade, 74th (Yeomanry) Division. William fought with the Division throughout the Palestinian Campaign, at the Battles of Gaza and the capture of Jerusalem, and then in 1918 fought in the Jordan Valley, where William was Killed in Action on the 9th March, 1918 aged 24. He is buried at Jerusalem War Cemetery.

Price Gibby, Corporal, 40724, Cheshire Regiment. Price was born at Dinas Cross, the son of David and Magdalen Gibby, latterly of the Royal Oak Newport. He worked and lived at Llandeilo and enlisted at Ammanford into the 15th Service Battalion, Cheshire Regiment, a Bantam Battalion which formed part of the 105th Brigade, 35th Division. The Division first fought at the opening stage of the Somme Battle, then during the Battle of Passchendaele and Battles of 1918 during the German Offensive. Price was Killed in Action on the 4th July 1918 aged 21. He is buried at Westoutre British Cemetery, Belgium in Grave K. 1.

Daniel Ginn, Private, 126146, Machine Gun Corps. Daniel was the Son of William and Elizabeth Ginn, of Cefn Brisken, Llanefynydd, Golden Grove, Carmarthen, and the Husband of Elizabeth Roderick (formerly Ginn), of 32, Towy Terrace, Ffairfach, Llandeilo. Daniel enlisted at Ammanford into the Machine Gun Corps, and served with their 59th Battalion, which was attached to the 59th Division. The Division had served in Ireland since April, 1916 and in January, 1917 moved to England preparatory to a move to France in February. They then followed the German withdrawal to the Hindenburg Line in March, and fought at Third Ypres, at the Battles of the Menin Road and Polygon Wood. In November they moved south, and took part in the Battle of Cambrai, and remained in the area over the winter of 1917/18. The German Spring Offensive hit the area on the 21st March, 1918, and the Machine Gunners were the first troops hit. Daniel was Killed in Action on the 21st March, 1918 aged 23, and is remembered on the Arras Memorial.

Thomas Christopher Green, Private, 54496, Welsh Regiment. Thomas was the Husband of Clara Green, of Nelson Cottage, Cilgwyn, Llangadock, and he enlisted at Ammanford into the 19th Battalion, Welsh Regiment. The Battalion had formed at Colwyn Bay in February, 1915 and became the Pioneer Battalion to the 38th (Welsh) Division, which landed in France during December, 1915. The Division formed moved to positions near Armentieres, where they remained until moving to the Somme, where they took part in the Battle of Mametz Wood, which commenced on the 7th July, 1916. It took over a week for the Division to capture the wood, at a great cost in lives, and they were taken out of action and moved to Ypres to rebuild. Thomas was Killed in Action at Ypres on the 24th January, 1917 aged 31, and is buried in Bard Cottage Cemetery.

George Prosser Griffiths, Private, 245050, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. George was born at Llandeilo, and enlisted at Cardiff into the 2/5th Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment, which was attached to the 170th Brigade, 57th Division. The Division moved to France in February, 1917 and fought at Third Ypres, during the Second Battle of Passchendaele, where George was Killed in Action on the 26th October, 1917. He is buried at Cement House Cemetery.

Gwyn Arthur Griffiths, Lieutenant, Royal Flying Corps. Gwyn was the Son of John and Elizabeth Jane Griffiths, of Typicca, Golden Grove, and had been commissioned into the 15th Battalion, the Welsh Regiment. He had volunteered into the Royal Flying Corps, where he served as a Pilot with 35 Squadron, R.F.C. The Squadron had been formed on the 1st February, 1916, and moved to France in January, 1917 equipped with Armstrong Whitworth FK8s for army co-operation duties with the Cavalry Corps. Gwyn was sadly Killed in Action on the 2nd June, 1917 aged 24. He is buried in Mons-En-Chaussee Communal Cemetery.

Gwynfred Ellis Griffiths, Private, 43837, Wiltshire Regiment. Gwynfred was the Son of G. Griffiths, of Groesgoch, Pembrokeshire, and the Husband of Alicia Griffiths, of Wedgwood House, Llandeilo. He enlisted at Ammanford into the 1st Battalion, Wiltshire Regiment, which was part of 7th Brigade, 3rd Division stationed at Bordon at the outbreak of war. The Division moved immediately to France and fought at the Battles of Mons, Solesmes and at Le Cateau, and then in the great retreat to the Marne, where the German Advance was halted. The Germans withdrew to the Aisne, where the BEF again met them in battle before moving North to Ypres. Here, they fought at La Bassee and at Messines and Wytschaete during First Ypres, and spent the winter in the trenches. In the Spring of 1915 the Division fought at Bellewaarde and Hooge, and on the 18th October, 1915 they transferred to the 25th Division, fighting with them at Vimy in Early 1916, before moving to the Somme. Here they fought throughout the Offensive, and at the end of October, 1916 moved to Ploegsteert. In 1917 the Division fought through Third Ypres, at Messines and Pilckem, and then moved to Givenchy then Bullecourt. They were in positions north west of Bapaume when the German Spring Offensive hit on the 21st March, 1918, and fought at the Battles of Bapaume and St. Quentin. After suffering heavy casualties, they moved to Flanders at the end of March, but were again hit by the German Offensive in Flanders. Here they fought at Estaires, Messines, Bailleul and Kemmel, then moved to the Aisne to rebuild. Again, they were hit by a German Offensive on the Chemin des Dames at the end of May, and again they held firm. On the 21st June, 1918 the Battalion moved again, to the 110th Brigade, 21st Division, and they fought with the Division at the Battle of Epehy, the Battle of the St. Quentin Canal and the Battle of Cambrai, where Gwynfred was Killed in Action on the 8th October, 1918 aged 39. This warrior had seen some of the worst fighting on the Western Front throughout the war, and now rests in the peaceful grave at Bois-Des-Angles British Cemetery, Crevecouer-Sur-L'Escaut. Not on Memorial.

 

William Hopkin Griffiths, Private, 285315, Welsh Regiment. William was born in Llandeilo, the Son of Thomas Saunders Griffiths, of 5, Rock Terrace, The Green, Pembroke, and the late Eda Griffiths, of Llandeilo. A Chemist by trade, he enlisted at Pembroke into the 1st Battalion, Monmouthshire Regiment, which had served in France since February, 1915 attached to the 28th Division, and had fought at Second Ypres and at the Battle of Loos. William transferred at some time to the 13th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which were attached to the 114th Brigade, 38th (Welsh) Division, and had just arrived on the Western Front, serving near Armentieres, before being moved to the Somme in June, 1916, where they took part in the Battle of Mametz Wood, the initial assault of which began on the 7th July, 1916. It was over a week before the Division cleared the wood, after suffering terrible casualties, and they were sent to Ypres to rebuild. They were at Ypres, north of Boesinghe, when they took part in the Battle of Pilckem, and then the Battle of Langemarck, where William was Killed in Action on the 23rd August, 1917 aged just 20. He is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial.

William George Hanbury, Private, 15237, South Wales Borderers. William was born ay Llandeilo, and enlisted at Newport into the 1st Battalion, South Wales Borderers, which at the outbreak of war were at Bordon as part of the 3rd Brigade, 1st Division. The Division landed at Havre on the 13th August, 1914 and proceeded to positions near Mons, taking part in the great Battle there, before retreating south towards the Marne where the BEF stopped the German Advance. The Germans retreated north to the Aisne, and the BEF followed them, and another Battle was fought here before the 1st Division were sent to Flanders, where they fought at First Ypres, when the Germans attempted a sweep westward through Belgium to the Channel Coast. The BEF stopped them again, at heavy cost, laying the foundation for the shape of the Western Front for the coming 4 years. The Division remained in Flanders over the winter, and in 1915 fought at Aubers in May, where William was Killed in Action on the 26th May, 1915. He is remembered on the Le Touret Memorial, Richebourg L'Avoue. Not on Memorial.

Cyril George Harding, Lieutenant, Royal Air Force. Cyril was the Son of Mr. F. S. Harding, of Church House, Stone, Staffordshire. He served with 103 Squadron, Royal Air Force, which was formed during the First World War at Beaulieu in Hampshire under the command of Major T Maxwell-Scott and was equipped with the DH9 single-engined biplane. In May 1918, 103 was transferred to France and for the rest of the war flew reconnaissance and day bombing operations on the Western Front. Cyril had returned home sometime before the end of the war, as he was ill. He sadly Died of Sickness on the 9th November, 1918 aged just 19, and is buried at Stone (All Saints) Churchyard.

David Harries, Private, 11822, Welsh Regiment. David was born at Llandeilo and enlisted at Ammanford into the 8th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which were formed in Cardiff in August, 1914 and became the Pioneer Battalion to the 13th (Western) Division. The Division left for Egypt on the 13th June, 1915 and from there landed via Mudros at Cape Helles, Gallipoli from the 6th July onwards. The Division moved to ANZAC Cove on the 3rd August, and took part in the Battle of Sari Bair, where David was Killed in Action on the 8th August, 1915. He is remembered on the Helles Memorial.

David Harries, Sergeant, 267427, Royal Warwickshire Regiment. David was the Son of Thomas and Mary Harries, of Gurrey Bank, Llandeilo, and had served at the start of the war with the Welsh Regiment. At some time during the war he transferred into the 2/7th Battalion, Royal Warwickshire Regiment, which were attached to the 182nd Brigade, 61st Division from August, 1915 onwards, and left for the Western Front on the 21st May, 1916. They saw their first action at the Battle of Fromelles on the 19th July, 1916, which was a disastrous diversion for the Somme attack, and then followed the German retreat to the Hindenburg Line in March, 1917, capturing Chaulnes and Bapaume. Later in the year the Division fought at Third Ypres in the Battle of Langemarck, then moved south, and fought in the Battle of Cambrai. In March, 1918 the Division were caught up in the German Spring Offensive, and David was Killed in Action on the second desperate day aged 33, on the 22nd March, 1918. He is remembered on the Pozieres Memorial. Not on Memorial.

Daniel Harris, Lance Corporal, 5970, Royal Warwickshire Regiment. Daniel was the Son of David and Mary Harries, of Plasnewydd, Manordilo, and had originally served with the Welsh Regiment. At some stage he transferred into the 2/7th Battalion, Royal Warwickshire Regiment, which were attached to the 182nd Brigade, 61st Division from August, 1915 onwards, and left for the Western Front on the 21st May, 1916. They saw their first action at the Battle of Fromelles on the 19th July, 1916, which was a disastrous diversion for the Somme attack. Daniel was Killed in Action two days before the main attack, on the 19th July, 1916 aged 22, and is remembered on the Loos Memorial.

Thomas John Hughes, Lance Corporal, 13198, Royal Welsh Fusiliers. Thomas was born at Llandeilo, the Son of Thomas and Anne Hughes, of Llwynon, Blaenau Rd., Llandebie. He is possibly one of three sons of William and Anne who were killed in the war, as two of the men on the Llandebie Memorial have parents of the same name, but of a different address. Thomas enlisted at Ammanford into the 9th Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, part of the 58th Brigade, 19th (Western) Division. The Division had crossed to France during July, 1915 and saw its first action during the Battle of Loos. They then moved to the Somme, where they took part in the second wave of the attack on Ovillers-La Boiselle, capturing the village at heavy cost, and this is where Thomas was Killed in Action on the 3rd July, 1916. He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial. Not on Memorial.

Thomas Wentworth Hughes, Private, 4485, Welsh Regiment. Thomas was born in Llandeilo, and enlisted at Carmarthen into the 1/4th Battalion, the Welsh Regiment, which was a territorial Battalion, which formed part of South Wales Brigade. On the 17 April 1915 it was attached to 159th Brigade, 53rd Division and on the 8th October 1915 amalgamated with 1/5th Battalion forming 4/5th Welsh Composite Battalion. In July 1915, the 53rd Welsh Division was shipped to Egypt and there they trained for the Gallipolli Campaign. On the 9th August 1915, the Division landed at Suvla on Gallipolli. On the 10th August, 1915, the day after landing on the hostile shores of Gallipolli, Thomas was Killed in Action. He is remembered on the Helles Memorial.

Percy Lloyd Humphreys, Captain, Welsh Regiment. There is not much information available on Percy yet, but he served with the 15th Battalion, the Welsh Regiment. He was one of the original Officers in the Battalion, which had been raised as part of the Welsh Army Corps. The Carmarthenshire Battalion fought in some of the major actions of the war. The Battalion was first raised in Swansea during October and November, 1914, by the Carmarthenshire County Committee, attached to 129th Brigade, 43rd Division, and was composed at first of men recruited from Lancashire. Recruiting in Lancashire was stopped at the end of 1914, and all subsequent recruiting was carried out in Carmarthenshire and South Wales. The preliminary training of the battalion was carried out at Rhyl.  From 28th April, 1915 the Battalion became attached to 114th Brigade, 38th (Welsh) Division, part of K4. In the summer of 1915 the Battalion moved with the remainder of the Welsh Division to Morn Hill Camp, Winchester, where it completed its training and equipping, and embarked for France from Folkestone on December 5th, 1915, disembarking at Boulogne the same day. During the winter and spring of 1916 the Battalion held nearly every section of the British line from Givenchy on the La Bassée Canal to Laventie, about six miles South of Armentières. At the end of May, 1916, the Battalion moved South with the remainder of the 38th (Welsh) Division to the Somme area, in readiness for the First Battle of The Somme, which commenced on July 1st 1916. The 38th Division were tasked with the taking of the infamous Mametz Wood. The first attack on Mametz Wood was on 7th July, when the division lost heavily in 'Death Valley' during the advance on the 'Hammer Head'. The next attack went in on the 10th, and by 14th July the wood was cleared - but at the cost of over 5,000 casualties in the 38th (Welsh) Division. Percy had survived the carnage of Mametz, and the Division were removed from the line, and sent north to Ypres to rebuild. They were at Ypres when the Battle of Third Ypres was opened, and took part in the Battle of Pilckem Ridge, where Percy was Killed in Action, on the 31st July, 1917 aged 35. He is buried at Welsh Cemetery (Caesars Nose), near Ypres.

John Hopkin James, Private, 54289, Welsh Regiment. John was the Son of William and Eleanor James, of The Tregyb Arms, Ffairfach, Llandilo and the Husband of Mrs. May Morgan (formerly James), of Rose Hill, Pentregwenlais, Llandebie. He enlisted at Carmarthen into the 15th Battalion, the Welsh Regiment, which formed part of the 114th Brigade, 38th (Welsh) Division. In the summer of 1915 the Battalion moved with the remainder of the Welsh Division to Morn Hill Camp, Winchester, where it completed its training and equipping, and embarked for France from Folkestone on December 5th, 1915, disembarking at Boulogne the same day. During the winter and spring of 1916 the Battalion held the line in French Flanders, and then moved south to the Somme, where they fought at Mametz Wood. After a year in reserve, they fought at Pilckem Ridge and Langemarck in Third Ypres, where John was Killed in Action on the 1st August 1917. He is remembered on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial.

Joseph William Johnson, Private, 27824, Welsh Regiment. Joseph was born at Salford, the Son of Rose Ann Traynor (formerly Johnson), and the late Joseph Johnson, of 37, Pimlot St., Pendleton, Manchester. He resided at Llandeilo prior to the war, and enlisted at Ammanford into the 18th Battalion, the Welsh Regiment, which was formed at Cardiff in January, 1914 as a Bantam Battalion. In July, 1915 the Battalion was attached to the 119th Brigade, 40th (Bantam) Division, and moved to France in June, 1916. Here they moved to the Somme, and fought during the Battle of the Ancre, remaining in the area over the winter of 1916/17. Joseph Died here on the 15th January, 1917 aged 30, and is buried at Grove Town Cemetery, Meaulte. Not on Memorial.

David Charles Jones, Private, S/1410, Rifle Brigade. David was born in Llandeilo, the Son of Thomas and Elizabeth Jones, later of 56, Byng Terrace, Brynhyfryd, Swansea. He enlisted at Swansea into the 12th Battalion, Rifle Brigade, which was attached to the 60th Brigade, 20th (Light) Division. The Division had completed concentrating in France by the 26th July, 1915 and took part in the Battle of Loos, attacking towards Fromelles on the 25th September, 1915. They moved to Ypres soon after, which is where David was Killed in Action on the 12th February, 1916 aged 27. He is remembered on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial. Not on Memorial.

David George Jones, Corporal, 3693, Welsh Regiment. David was born in Llandeilo, the Brother of Thomas Penry Jones, of Bristol House, Penygroes, Llanelly. He enlisted at Ammanford into the 1/4th Battalion, the Welsh Regiment, which was a territorial Battalion, which formed part of South Wales Brigade. On the 17 April 1915 it was attached to 159th Brigade, 53rd Division and on the 8th October 1915 amalgamated with 1/5th Battalion forming 4/5th Welsh Composite Battalion. In July 1915, the 53rd Welsh Division was shipped to Egypt and there they trained for the Gallipolli Campaign. On the 9th August 1915, the Division landed at Suvla on Gallipolli. On the 10th August, 1915, the day after landing on the hostile shores of Gallipolli, David was Killed in Action. He was just 20 years old, and is remembered on the Helles Memorial. Not on Memorial.

David Thomas Jones, Private, 53640, Welsh Regiment. David was born at Builth, and enlisted at Carmarthen into the Pembroke Yeomanry. Some time later he transferred into the 2nd Battalion, the Welsh Regiment, which were attached to the 3rd Brigade, 1st Division, which were one of the first Divisions in France, landing at Havre on the 13th August, 1914. After the retreat from Mons to the Aisne, they were moved to Ypres,     and stemmed the German attack there. After a hard first winter on the Western Front, the Division fought at the Battle of Aubers in May, 1915, and then at the Battle of Loos in September. In June, 1916 the Division were on the Somme, and fought through the offensive, at the Battles of Albert, Bazentin and Pozieres, Flers and Morval. They followed the German withdrawal to the Hindenburg Line in March, 1917 and were then moved to the Flanders Coast to prepare for a planned offensive. However, by this time the Passchendaele Battles had ground to a halt in the mud, and the 1st Division were called to take part in the offensive at Ypres. They fought during the Second Battle of Passchendaele, where the village was finally taken, and remained in Flanders over the winter. The following year saw the focus of the German Spring Offensive hit Flanders, and the 1st Division fought through the desperate battles of Estaires, Hazebrouck and Bethune. David Died during this terrible period, on the 19th April, 1918, and he is remembered on the Loos Memorial.

Evan Jones, Private, 202746, Welsh Regiment. Evan was the Son of William and Elizabeth Jones, of Cwmcain, Talog, Carmarthen. At the outbreak of war, Evan was residing in Llandeilo, and he enlisted at Llanelli into the 9th Battalion, Welsh Regiment. The Battalion were formed at Cardiff on the 9th September, 1914 and were originally attached to the 58th Brigade, 19th (Western) Division. The Division crossed to France in July, 1915 and saw it’s first action at the Battle of Loos. They then moved to the Somme in 1916, and attacked on the second day of the Offensive, capturing the village of La Boisselle, and remained on the Somme throughout the rest of 1916, fighting at Pozieres and the Ancre. In June, 1917 the Division fought at Third Ypres, in the Battle of Messines, and then at the Battles of the Menin Road, Polygon Wood, Broodseinde, Poelcappelle and Passchendaele Village. That winter they moved to positions north east of Bapaume to rebuild and rest, but on the 21st March, 1918 the area was hit by the desperate German Spring Offensive, which was aimed at winning the war before the full power of the American Army could be organised and brought into action. The 19th Division suffered terrible casualties, and were moved to positions near Messines, south of Ypres, but they were hit here again when the Germans switched their attack to Flanders, and Evan was Killed in Action around the time of the Battle of Bailleul, on the 16th April, 1918 aged 22. He is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial. Not on Memorial.

Evan John Jones, Private, 27180, South Wales Borderers. Evan was born in Llandeilo, the Son of Mr. and Mrs. Jones, later of Prospect Place, Garnant. He enlisted at Neath into the 1st Battalion, South Wales Borderers, which were part of the 3rd Brigade, 1st Division. The Division moved to France on the 13th August, 1914 and moved to positions around Mons, where they fought in the Battle of Mons, and in the epic retreat from Mons to the Marne, where the German Offensive was stopped. The BEF then followed up the German withdrawal to the Aisne, and met them in battle again, before moving to Ypres, where they again stemmed the German attack there. After a hard first winter on the Western Front, the Division fought at the Battle of Aubers in May, 1915, and then at the Battle of Loos in September. They remained in positions around Loos until late June, 1916 when they were moved to the Somme, but Evan was Killed in Action before the move, on the 9th June, 1916 aged 26. He is remembered on the Arras Memorial. Not on Memorial.

Henry Jones, Private, 474271, Canadian Infantry. Henry was born on the 21st July, 1884 in Llangadock, the Son of William and Gwenllian Jones, later of Bank-y-Gwin, Llandeilo, and had emigrated to Canada prior to the outbreak of war. He enlisted at Saskatoon on April 3rd, 1916 into the 72nd Battalion (British Columbia), Canadian Infantry, which was part of the 12th Brigade, 4th Canadian Division. Henry would have arrived in France in time to take part in the Divisions first battle at Le Transloy, on the Somme, in October, 1916. They then fought at the Battle of the Ancre Heights, where the Canadians captured Regina Trench, before taking part in the Battle of the Ancre. Henry was wounded in action at the Battle of the Ancre, and Died of Wounds on the 16th November, 1916 aged 32. He is buried in Aveluy Communal Cemetery Extension. Not on Memorial.

John Jones, Private, 46533, Welsh Regiment. John was the son of Hannah Jones and the late Thomas Jones, Pwllau, White Square, Llandeilo. He was born around 1886. John was a Private in the 9th Battalion of the Welsh Regiment, with the Service Number 46533. The 9th Welsh formed part of the 58th Brigade of the 19th (Western) Division, and they took an active part in the latter stages of the Battle of the Somme in 1916, before moving to Ypres. John was killed in action during the Battle of the Menin Road, on the 21st September, 1917. His body was lost on the muddy Flanders Battlefield, and so he is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial to the Missing. Not on Memorial.

Llewellyn Jones, M.M., Lance Corporal, 202827, Royal Welsh Fusiliers. Llewellyn was the Son of Timothy Jones, of Brynywawr, Penybanc, Llandeilo, and enlisted at Llandeilo into the Welsh Regiment. Sometime later he was transferred into the 16th Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, which were attached to the 113th Brigade, 38th (Welsh) Division. The Division had landed in France during December, 1915 and moved to positions around Armentieres, where they remained until moving south in June, 1916, where they were to take part in the Somme Offensive, tasked with the capture of Mametz Wood. The initial attack went in on the 7th July, 1916, and it was over a week later that the wood was finally cleared, at a great cost in lives. The badly depleted Division was then removed from the line, and sent to Ypres, where they remained until the Passchendaele Offensive opened in June, 1917. They fought at the Battles of Pilckem and Langemarck, where they regained the respect that was lost on the Somme, and were in Flanders in Spring, 1918 when the German Spring Offensive swept through the British positions around Bapaume and St. Quentin. They were rushed to the Somme, and took up positions around Aveluy Wood and Albert, and they remained here for the next few months, desperately battling to stem the German advance. The tide of war turned on the 8th August, 1918 when a gallant Australian Victory at Villers-Brettoneux turned the German attacks, and the Allies started pushing the Germans back over the ground they had taken so spectacularly. The Division fought at the breakout of the Battle of Albert, then at Bapaume, Havrincourt and Epehy, and then the Battles of Beaurevoir and Cambrai, where Llewellyn was Killed in Action, on the 8th October, 1918 aged 23. He is buried at Bois-Des-Angles British Cemetery, Crevecouer-Sur-L'Escaut.

Rhys Herbert Jones, Private, 269834, Notts & Derby (Sherwood Foresters). Rhys was born at Llandeilo, the Son of William Jones, later of Cwmnantmoel Farm, Brynamman. He enlisted at Mill Hill, Middlesex into the 1/5th Battalion, the Sherwood Foresters, who formed part of the 139th Brigade, 46th (North Midland) Division. The Division moved to France in February, 1915 and fought at the Hohenzollern Redoubt. The Division was ordered to proceed to Egypt in December, 1915 but after arrival, were sent back to France, and moved to the Northern Somme area, where they took part in the main diversionary attack to the Somme Offensive, at Gommecourt. They suffered heavy casualties, and moved South to the Ancre Valley, where they over-wintered, before following the German retreat to the Hindeburg Line in early 1917. They then fought at Hill 70 during the Battle of Arras, and moved North to French Flanders, where they helped repel the German Offensive of Spring, 1918. Rhys was wounded during this period, and sadly Died of Wounds on the 19th April, 1918 in Flanders. He was 37 years old, and is buried at Cambrin Military Cemetery. Not on Memorial.

Wilfred David Powell Jones, Private, SPTS/1688, Royal Fusiliers. Wilfred was the Son of Emma Sarah and the late John Jones, of 18, Woodstock Rd., Oxford. He was residing in Llandeilo when he enlisted into the 23rd Battalion, Royal Fusiliers, which were raised in London on the 25th September, 1914. On the 26th June, 1915 they became attached to the 99th Brigade, 33rd Division, and moved to France in November, 1915. The Battalion was then transferred to the 2nd Division along with the rest of the 99th Brigade, and moved to Loos to join their new Division. They remained in positions here until July, 1916 when they moved to the Somme, where they took part in the Battles of Delville Wood, and the Battle of the Ancre. Wilfred was Wounded on the Ancre, and brought to the Casualty Clearing Station at Puchevillers, where he sadly Died of Wounds on the 18th November, 1916 aged 31. He is buried at Puchevillers British Cemetery. Not on Memorial.

 

William John Jones, Gunner, 2985, Royal Field Artillery. William was the Son of John and Letitia Jones, of Norton Bridge, Pontypridd, Glam, and the Husband of Ethel Mary Jones, of Maerdy Fach, Ffairfach, Llandeilo. He enlisted at Pontypridd into the Royal Field Artillery, and served in their ‘B’ Battery, 122nd Brigade, which was attached to the 38th (Welsh) Division. The Division had landed in France during December, 1915 and moved to positions around Armentieres, where they remained until moving south in June, 1916, where they were to take part in the Somme Offensive, tasked with the capture of Mametz Wood. The initial attack went in on the 7th July, 1916, and it was over a week later that the wood was finally cleared, at a great cost in lives. The badly depleted Division was then removed from the line, and sent to Ypres, where they remained until the Passchendaele Offensive opened in June, 1917. They fought at the Battles of Pilckem and Langemarck, where they regained the respect that was lost on the Somme, and were in Flanders in Spring, 1918 when the German Spring Offensive swept through the British positions around Bapaume and St. Quentin. They were rushed to the Somme, and took up positions around Aveluy Wood and Albert, and they remained here for the next few months, desperately battling to stem the German advance. The tide of war turned on the 8th August, 1918 when a gallant Australian Victory at Villers-Brettoneux turned the German attacks, and the Allies started pushing the Germans back over the ground they had taken so spectacularly. The Division fought at the breakout of the Battle of Albert, then at Bapaume, Havrincourt and Epehy, and then the Battles of Beaurevoir and Cambrai, where William was gassed. He was brought to the Base Hospital at Etaples, where he sadly Died of Wounds on the 8th November, 1918 aged 26. He is buried there, in Etaples Military Cemetery. Not on Memorial.

William Morgan Jones, Private, P.S.2250, Middlesex Regiment. William was born at Llandeilo, and had moved to London, residing at Shepherd’s Bush, where he enlisted into the 16th Battalion, Middlesex Regiment. The Battalion had formed in London on the 1st September, 1914, becoming attached to the 110th Brigade, 33rd Division during July, 1915. They moved to France in November, 1915, but on the 25th February, 1916 the Battalion moved to GHQ Troops. On the 25th April, 1916 they were attached to the 86th Brigade, 29th Division, which had recently moved to the Western Front from Gallipoli. The Division fought at Beaumont Hamel during the opening of the Battle of the Somme, and then in the latter stages of the Battle of Le Transloy. They then moved to Arras, and fought in the Battle of the Scarpe, where William was Killed in Action on the 14th April, 1917. He is remembered on the Arras Memorial.

Charlie Valentine Lee, Sergeant, 23111, South Wales Borderers. Charlie was the Son of Valentine Henry and Sarah Lee, of 17, New Rd., Llandeilo. He enlisted at Wrexham into the Royal Welsh Fusiliers, but subsequently transferred into the 10th Battalion, South Wales Borderers, which was attached to the 115th Brigade, 38th (Welsh) Division. The Division had landed in France during December, 1915 and moved to positions around Armentieres, where they remained until moving south in June, 1916, where they were to take part in the Somme Offensive, tasked with the capture of Mametz Wood. The initial attack went in on the 7th July, 1916, and it was over a week later that the wood was finally cleared, at a great cost in lives. The badly depleted Division was then removed from the line, and sent to Ypres, where Charlie was wounded. He was brought to the Casualty Clearing Station at Proven, where he Died of Wounds on the 14th October, 1916 aged 26, and is buried there, at Mendinghem Military Cemetery.

David Harries Lewis, Private, 248018, Royal Fusiliers. David was the Son of Thomas and Catherine Lewis, of 5, George Hill, Llandeilo, and the Husband of Mary Ann Lewis, of 39, Towy Terrace, Ffairfach, Llandeilo. He had originally enlisted into the 4th Welsh, but later transferred into the 2/2nd Battalion, Royal Fusiliers, which had become attached to the 86th Brigade, 29th Division in January, 1915. The Division had left Avonmouth on the 16th March, 1915 bound for Egypt, and from there had landed on Gallipoli, via Mudros, on the 25th April, 1915. They fought throughout the terrible campaign on Gallipoli until their evacuation in January, 1916, and had then moved to France, landing in Marseilles on the 28th March, 1916.  The Division fought at Beaumont Hamel during the opening of the Battle of the Somme, and then in the latter stages of the Battle of Le Transloy. They then moved to Arras, and fought in the Battles of the Scarpe during the Arras Offensive, before moving to Ypres, where they fought at the Battles of Langemarck, the Menin Road, Polygon Wood, Broodseinde and Poelcappelle. David was Killed in Action at Ypres, on the 26th October, 1917 aged 28, and is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial.

Douglas David Raymond Lewis, Lieutenant, Durham Light Infantry. Douglas was born at Penllergaer on the 24th August, 1891, the Son of the Rev. Thomas Phillip and Jane Lewis, of Llanbedr Rectory, Crickhowell, Breconshire. Jane was the daughter of the Reverend Thomas Davies, of Glanyrafon, Llandeilo. Educated at St. David’s College School in Lampeter, and at Carmarthen Grammar School, Douglas became a teacher at Hoe Grammar School, Plymouth, then at a Private School in Weymouth. He was commissioned on the 16th August, 1915, and became a Lieutenant with the 8th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry, 151st Brigade, 50th Division. Douglas served throughout the Somme Offensive, at Flers-Courcelette, Morval and Le Transloy, and the Battelion then moved to Arras, where they fought in the Battles of the Scarpe, where Douglas was wounded. He Died of Wounds aged 25 on the 22nd April, 1917 and is buried at Beaurains Road Cemetery, Beaurains.

Evan Daniel Lewis, Private, 22703, Welsh Regiment. Evan was the Son of Thomas and Elenor Lewis, of Orfe Villa, Llandeilo. He served with the 3rd Battalion, the Welsh Regiment, which was a Home Service unit, used for Garrison duties in the UK, and to supply replacements for front line units on the Western Front. Nothing is known of Evan’s war service, but he Died on the 10th March, 1919 aged 33, and is buried at Esgardawe Welsh Congregational Chapelyard. Not on Memorial.

William Lewis, Private, 201247, Welsh Regiment. William was the Son of Thomas Lewis, of Maes Evan Fach, Llandeilo. He enlisted at Llandeilo into the 1/4th Battalion, the Welsh Regiment, which was formed at Carmarthen in August, 1914, as part of South Wales Brigade. On the 17 April 1915 it was attached to 159th Brigade, 53rd (Welsh) Division and in July 1915, the Division was shipped to Egypt, where they trained for the Gallipoli Campaign. On the 9th August 1915, the Division landed at Suvla Bay on Gallipoli, and they remained there for the duration of the campaign, before being evacuated to Egypt in December, 1915. After several months spent rebuilding in Egypt, and guarding the Suez Canal, the Division moved into Palestine, where William was wounded soon after the beginning of the campaign. He Died of Wounds on the 6th March, 1917 aged 24, and is remembered on the Jerusalem Memorial.

Herbert Dixon Lister, Second Lieutenant, Welsh Regiment. Herbert was the Son of Charles and Martha Lister, of Stanley Mills Cottage, Stanley, Wakefield, Yorks.; Husband of Florence M. Lister, of Redburn Grove, Frizinghall, Bradford, Yorks. He had been commissioned into the 4th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, but served with another (unknown) Battalion on the Western front, being Killed in Action during the German Spring Offensive in Flanders on the 4th September, 1918 aged 32. He is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial.

Martin Lloyd, Private, 61528, Royal Welsh Fusiliers. Martin was born in Llandyfeusant, the Brother of Richard Lloyd, of Ardwyn, Cwmgwrach, Neath. He enlisted at Carmarthen into the 14th Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, attached to the 113th Brigade, 38th (Welsh) Division. The Division had landed in France during December, 1915 and moved to positions around Armentieres, where they remained until moving south in June, 1916, where they were to take part in the Somme Offensive, tasked with the capture of Mametz Wood. The initial attack went in on the 7th July, 1916, and it was over a week later that the wood was finally cleared, at a great cost in lives. The badly depleted Division was then removed from the line, and sent to Ypres, where they remained until the Passchendaele Offensive opened in June, 1917. They fought at the Battles of Pilckem and Langemarck, where they regained the respect that was lost on the Somme, and were in Flanders in Spring, 1918 when the German Spring Offensive swept through the British positions around Bapaume and St. Quentin. They were rushed to the Somme, and took up positions around Aveluy Wood and Albert, and they remained here for the next few months, desperately battling to stem the German advance. The tide of war turned on the 8th August, 1918 when a gallant Australian Victory at Villers-Brettoneux turned the German attacks, and the Allies started pushing the Germans back over the ground they had taken so spectacularly. The Division fought at the breakout of the Battle of Albert, then moved toward Bapaume, where Martin was Killed in Action on the 28th August, 1918 aged 28. He is buried at Delville Wood Cemetery, Longueval.

Walter E Lloyd, Surgeon, Royal Navy. Cannot presently be identified.

Charles Henry Locke, Lance Corporal, 11144, Welsh Regiment. Charles was born at Birmingham, and enlisted in Carmarthen into the 2nd Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was sent to France as part of the 3rd Brigade, 1st Division which were one of the first Divisions in France, landing at Havre on the 13th