Llandyssul War Memorial
The Great War, 1914-1918
Albert Bailey, Private, R/2296, Kings Royal Rifle Corps. Albert was the Son of Joseph and Mary Ann Bailey. He enlisted at Warrington into the 10th Battalion, King’s Royal Rifle Corps, which was attached to the 59th Brigade, 20th (Light) Division. The Division moved to France during July, 1915 and assembled at St. Omer, before moving to positions near Fleurbaix. When the Battle of Loos was launched on the 25th 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. Over the winter of 1915/16, the Division remained in positions south of Ypres. Albert was killed in action on the 29th February, 1916 whilst the Division were in positions at Ypres. He was 23 years old, and is buried at La Belle Alliance Cemetery.
Herbert Henry Bardwell, Private, 35401, South Wales Borderers. Herbert was born in Stratford, Essex, and had moved to Llandyssul prior to the war, residing at Corsyfran. He enlisted at Lampeter into the 12th Battalion, South Wales Borderers, which were attached to the 119th Brigade, 40th (Bantam) Division. The Division moved to France in June, 1916 and took over positions in the line near Loos, where they remained until moving to the Somme later that year, where they fought at the Battle of the Ancre. They spent their first winter in the trenches of 1916/17 on the Somme, and followed the German withdrawal to the Hindenburg Line in March, 1917. They remained in the area for the rest of the year, which is where Herbert was killed in action on the 6th May, 1917. His body was never found, and so he is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial.
Victor Arthur John Blake, Private, 29117, South Wales Borderers. Victor was the Son of Arthur and Alice Blake, of 23, St. Alphonsus Rd., Clapham, London, and the Husband of Ada May Blake. They lived at Blaenpant, Llandyssul prior to the war, and Victor enlisted at Brecon into the 2nd Battalion, South Wales Borderers. At the outbreak of war the Battalion were on garrison duty in China. They fought an action here against German troops stationed on Tsingtao, before being rushed back to England, where they joined the 87th Brigade, 29th Division. The Division moved to Gallipoli via Egypt, landing on the 25th April, 1915. They remained here until evacuation to Egypt on the 11th January, 1916 and then moved to the Western Front on the 15th March. The Division took part in its first major action in France during the 1916 Somme Offensive, and fought at the Battles of Albert and Le Transloy, suffering heavy casualties. In the Spring of 1917 they fought at the Battle of the Scarpe, which was part of the Arras Offensive, and then moved further north to Ypres. Here they fought at the Battle of Langemarck, which is where Victor was killed in action on the 16th August, 1917. He was just 20 years old, and is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial.
Pryce Brown, Private, 19900, Welsh Regiment. Pryce was born in Llandyssul, the Brother of Mrs. Isabella Russell, of 94, Exeter St., Ardwick, Manchester. He also lived in Manchester when he enlisted into the 15th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was attached to the 114th 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 were tasked with the capture of Mametz Wood. The attack on the wood began on the 7th July, but met with fierce resistance, and it took until the 14th July to clear the wood. Pryce was probably wounded at Mametz, and returned home for treatment, where he died of wounds on the 20th July, 1916. He was 40 years old and is buried at Manchester Southern Cemetery. He is remembered there by an inscription on the Screen Wall. Not on Memorial.
Thomas Collier, Private, 18550, East Lancashire Regiment. Thomas was born at Folkestone, and resided at Cwneinon, Llandyssul prior to the war. He enlisted at Llandyssul into the Welsh Regiment, and later transferred into the 6th Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment. The Battalion was attached to the 38th Brigade, 13th (Western) Division. On the 16th June, 1915 the Battalion left Avonmouth for Alexandria, and on the 7th July landed at Cape Helles, Gallipoli. They moved to ANZAC Cove on the 3rd August, and fought there in the Battle of Sari Bair. Thomas was killed in action at Sari Bair on the 9th August, 1915. He has no known grave, and so is remembered on the Helles Memorial.
Benjamin Jones Davies, Captain, South Wales Borderers. Benjamin was the Son of Griffith and Catherine Margaret Davies, of The Lodge, Llandyssul. He was commissioned into the 3rd Battalion, South Wales Borderers, but was attached to the 2nd Battalion, which formed part of the 87th Brigade, 29th Division. The 2nd SWB had been posted in China at the outbreak of war, and fought against the German Garrison at Tientsin. They were recalled to England where they joined their Division and moved to Gallipoli via Egypt, landing on the 25th April, 1915. They remained here until evacuation to Egypt on the 11th January, 1916 and then moved to the Western Front on the 15th March. The Division took part in its first major action in France during the 1916 Somme Offensive, and fought at the Battles of Albert and Le Transloy, suffering heavy casualties. In the Spring of 1917 they fought at the Battle of the Scarpe, which was part of the Arras Offensive, and it was here that Benjamin was killed in action on the 19th May, 1917. He was 31 years old, and because he has no known grave, he is remembered on the Arras Memorial.
David Davies, Private, 15858, Welsh Regiment. David was born in Llandyssul. He had moved to Llwynypia before the war, and enlisted at Tonypandy into the 9th Battalion, Welsh Regiment. The Battalion were attached to the 58th Brigade, 19th (Western) Division. Divisional training was completed near Tidworth, from March 1915, and the Butterfly Division crossed to France between the 11th-21st July 1915, and moved to positions north of Loos. The Division saw their first major action at the Battle of Loos, where David was killed in action on the 25th September, 1915. David is buried in Brown's Road Military Cemetery, Festubert. Not on Memorial.
David Davies, Private, 38384, Welsh Regiment. David was the Son of James Davies, of Blaengloewonfach, Talgareg, Llandyssul. He enlisted at Carmarthen into the 9th Battalion, Welsh Regiment. The Battalion were attached to the 58th Brigade, 19th (Western) Division. Divisional training was completed near Tidworth, from March 1915, and the Butterfly Division crossed to France between the 11th-21st July 1915, and moved to positions north of Loos. The Division saw their first major action at the Battle of Loos, and in June, 1916 moved to the Somme, where they fought in the opening Battle of Albert. David was killed in action on the 7th July, 1916 aged 24. He has no known grave, and so is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial. Not on Memorial.
David Dale Davies, Private, M/409373, Royal Army Service Corps. David was the Son of James Davies, of Bradford House, Llandyssul, and the Husband of Emily Elizabeth Davies, of 28, Severn Rd., Weston-super-Mare. He enlisted at Brecon into the Royal Army Service Corps, and served in their M.T. Section. David died at home of sickness on the 6th November, 1918 aged 34, and is buried in Penybont Baptist Chapelyard.
Enoch Oliver Davies, Lance Sergeant, 19042, Royal Welsh Fusiliers. Enoch was the Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Davies, of Maesyffin, Horeb, Llandyssul. He served on the staff of Tumble Council School prior to enlisting at Llanelli into the 16th Battalion, Welsh Regiment. The Battalion formed part of the 113th Brigade, 38th (Welsh) Division, and moved to France in December, 1915, spending their first winter in the trenches near Armentieres. In June they marched south to the Somme, where they were tasked with the capture of Mametz Wood. The attack on the wood began on the 7th July, but met with fierce resistance, and it took until the 14th July to clear the wood. Enoch was killed in action at Mametz on the 11th July, 1916. He was 20 years old, and has no known grave, and so he is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial.
John Davies, Private, 29566, South Wales Borderers. John was born on the 24th July, 1895, the Son of Mrs. Hannah Davies, of 3, Marble Terrace, Llandyssul. He enlisted at Brecon into the 5th Battalion, South Wales Borderers, which were attached to the 58th Brigade, 19th (Western) Division. The Division moved to France in July, 1915 and fought at the Battle of Loos, 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 fought through the Somme Battles of Pozieres and the Ancre in 1916. They then 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. John was wounded during the Battle of the Aisne, and died of wounds on the 12th June, 1918. He was 22 years old, and is buried at Sezanne Communal Cemetery.
John William Davies, Pioneer, 317070, Royal Engineers. John was the Son of David and Rachel Davies, of The Post Office, Felinfach. He had been born in Llanfihangel, and resided in Llandyssul prior to enlisting into the Royal Engineers at Lampeter. John was posted to the 35th Division Signal Company, which had moved to France in January, 1916. They saw their first action during the Somme Offensive at the Battle of Albert. After a period of reorganisation they followed the German withdrawal to the Hindenburg Line in March, 1917, and later in the year fought at the Battle of Passchendaele. Early in 1918 the Division were stationed in the area around Bapaume, and were caught there by the German Spring Offensive which was launched there on the 21st March. John was killed in action just days later, on the 25th March, 1918 aged 30. He has no known grave, and so is remembered on the Pozieres Memorial.
Llewellyn Davies, Private, 23135, Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. Llewellyn was born in Corwen, Merioneth, the Brother of Mr. Hywel Davies, of Garthiaen, Llandrillo, Merionethshire. Llewellyn was a banker, and resided at the L.C. & M. Bank, Llandyssul. He enlisted at Carmarthen into the 7th Dragoons, but later transferred to the 6th Battalion, King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, which was attached to the 43rd Brigade, 14th (Light) Division. On the 21st May, 1915 they landed at Boulogne, and moved to positions east of Ypres. Here they gained the dubious distinction of being the first troops to have been attacked by the new German Flamethrower, at the Action of Hooge, and also fought at Bellewaarde. In June, 1916 they moved south and fought at the Somme Offensive, at the Battle of Delville Wood and the Battle of Flers-Courcelette, where Llewellyn was killed in action on the 15th September, 1916. He was 24 years old, and has no known grave, and so he is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial.
Thomas Davies, Private, 1446, Welsh Guards. Thomas was the Son of John and Mary Davies, of Rhydgalfe, Llandyssul. He enlisted at Aberystwyth into the 1st Battalion, Welsh Guards, which had been formed in 1915 by Royal Warrant of 26th February. They landed at Havre on the 8th August, 1915 where they were attached to the 3rd Guards Brigade, Guards Division. They saw their first action at the Battle of Loos the following month, when Thomas was killed in action on the 27th September, 1915. He was 23 years old, and has no known grave, and so is remembered on the Loos Memorial.
Thomas Davies, Sapper, 223291, Royal Engineers. Thomas was the Son of Mrs. Elizabeth Evans, of Penbane Velindre, and the Husband of Hannah Davies, of Glyncaled, Pentrecourt, Llandyssul. Thomas enlisted at Llandyssul into the Royal Engineers, and was posted to their 411th Field Company. Thomas was stationed at the Curragh in Ireland in 1917, where he sadly died of sickness on the 20th May, 1917. He was 27 years old, and was brought home for burial at Llangeller (St. Celer) Churchyard.
Tom Davies, Private, 203818, Royal Welsh Fusiliers. Tom was the Son of Benjamin and Hannah Davies, of Pantycetris, Cardiganshire. He resided at Llandyssul prior to the war, and enlisted at Brecon into the 16th Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers. The Battalion were attached to the 113th Brigade, 38th (Welsh) Division, and had landed in France in December, 1915. They took up positions around Fleurbaix, where they remained until being moved to the Somme in June, 1916, where they were tasked with the capture of Mametz Wood. Due to the terrible casualties suffered by the Welsh at Mametz, they were removed from the front for almost twelve months, and sent to Ypres. Here they fought at the Battle of Pilckem, and at Langemarck, then moved to Armentieres, where they remained from September 1917 until March, 1918 when the German Spring Offensive was launched. The British had been over-run on the Somme, and so in April the Division was moved South, taking up positions North of Albert, from where they weathered the storm of the coming months, until the war turned during the Battle of Amiens, on the 8th August, 1918. On the 21st August an offensive was launched on the Somme, and the Division fought through Albert towards Bapaume. Tom was killed in action during this offensive on the 27th August, 1918. He was 22 years old, and is buried at Longueval Road Cemetery. Not on Memorial.
William Davies, Sapper, 121295, Royal Engineers. William was the Son of William and Mary Davies, of Maesllyn, Llandyssul, and the Husband of Mary Davies, of 5, Charles St., Llandyssul. He enlisted at Carmarthen into the Royal Engineers, and was posted to their Base at Chatham. William died on the 10th December, 1915 at Chatham. He was 49 years old, and is buried at Fort Pitt Military Cemetery.
Enoch Stanley Evans, Sapper, 147701, Royal Engineers. Enoch was the Son of John and Elizabeth Evans, of Moehedog-Isaf, Pontshaen, Llandyssul. He enlisted at Ferndale into the Devonshire Regiment. Enoch must have worked as a miner in Ferndale, as he was transferred to the 253rd Tunnelling Company, Royal Engineers. Enoch was wounded around the time of the Battle of Loos, and died of wounds on the 21st January, 1916. He was 29 years old, and is buried at Chocques Military Cemetery.
James Evans, Private, 14519, Machine Gun Corps. James was the Son of Thomas and Jane Evans, of 2 Lewis Street, Llandyssul. He enlisted at Llandyssul into the Welsh regiment, but later transferred to the Machine Gun Corps, being posted to their 53rd Company, which was attached to the 18th (Eastern) Division. The Division landed at Boulogne on the 25th May, 1915 and didn’t see their first major battle until taking part in the Battle of the Somme in 1916. They fought at the Battle of Albert, and at the Battle of Bazentin Ridge, where James was killed in action on the 19th July, 1916. He was 24 years old, and has no known grave, and so he is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial.
Reginald Jenkins Evans, Ordinary Seaman, Z/3826, Royal Navy. Reginald was the Son of Mr. and Mrs. Evans, of "Fair View," Llandyssul. He served in the Royal Navy, aboard the H.M.S. Vanguard, which was attached to the Grand Fleet stationed at Scapa Flow. On the 9th July, 1917 a giant explosion tore through the Vanguard while she was at anchor at Scapa Flow. Reginald was killed in action during the explosion that day. He was just 18 years old, and as he has no known grave he is remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial.
Tom Evans, Private, 53676, Welsh Regiment. Tom was born at Glanteifi, Llandyssul. He enlisted at Llanelli into the Pembroke Yeomanry, He later transferred into the 2nd Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was attached to the 3rd 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, 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 at the Battle of Albert, then at Bazentin, Pozieres, Flers-Courcelette and Morval. Tom was wounded on the Somme, after the Battle had been officially closed down, and sadly died of wounds, and was buried at St. Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen on the 29th December, 1916.
David Griffiths, Private, 12967, Royal Welsh Fusiliers. David was born in Llandyssul, and enlisted at Tumble into the 9th Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers. The Battalion were attached to the 58th Brigade, 19th (Western) Division, and moved to France in July, 1915. They saw their first major action at the Battle of Loos, 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 fought through the Somme Battles of Pozieres and the Ancre in 1916. They then 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. David was killed in action here, at the Battle of St. Quentin, on the 22nd March, 1918. The location of his grave is unknown, and so he is remembered on the Arras Memorial. Not on Memorial.
Stanley Hancock, Private, 90589, Machine Gun Corps. Stanley was born in Taunton, and resided in Glandwr, Llandyssul prior to the Great War. He enlisted at Brecon into the South Wales Borderers, but later transferred into the 197th Company, Machine Gun Corps, who were attached to the 58th (2/1st London) Division. The Division moved to France during January, 1917 and followed the German withdrawal to the Hindenburg Line in March, 1917. They fought at Bullecourt during May, 1917 before moving north to take part in the Battle of Third Ypres. Stanley was killed in action during the Second Battle of Passchendaele on the 9th November, 1917 and is buried at Coxyde Military Cemetery.
Thomas Henry Holloway, Bombardier, 138997, Royal Garrison Artillery. Thomas was born in Llandyssul, and enlisted at Hereford into the 298th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery. Nothing much is known of Thomas, except that he was killed in action during the Battle of Passchendaele, on the 10th August, 1917. His grave could not be identified after the war, and so he is remembered on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial. Not on Memorial.
Daniel Jones, Private, 39517, South Wales Borderers. Daniel was the Son of Mr. and Mrs. John Jones, of Castle Howell Arms, Llandyssul. He enlisted at Newport into the Monmouth Regiment, but later transferred into the 2nd Battalion, South Wales Borderers. At the outbreak of war the Battalion were on garrison duty in China. They fought an action here against German troops stationed on Tsingtao, before being rushed back to England, where they joined the 87th Brigade, 29th Division. The Division moved to Gallipoli via Egypt, landing on the 25th April, 1915. They remained here until evacuation to Egypt on the 11th January, 1916 and then moved to the Western Front on the 15th March. The Division took part in its first major action in France during the 1916 Somme Offensive, and fought at the Battles of Albert and Le Transloy, suffering heavy casualties. Daniel was killed in action at the Battle of Le Transloy, on the 21st October, 1916. He was just 20 years old, and as his grave could not be identified after the war, he is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial.
David Jones, Guardsman, 22441, Grenadier Guards. David was born at Cwm Gilfachwen, Llandyssul. He enlisted at Bargoed into the 1st Battalion, Grenadier Guards, who moved to France in September, 1914 attached to the 20th Brigade, 7th Division. The Division was formed during September, 1914 and landed at Zeebrugge on the 6th October, 1914. The City was already falling however, and so the Division was moved to Ypres, where they became the first British Division to hold the city. They fought during the First Battle of Ypres, and helped stop the German advance through Belgium, and in March, 1917 fought at the Battle of Neuve Chappelle. During May they fought at the Battle of Aubers Ridge, and at Festubert, before the Granadiers were transferred to the 3rd Guards Brigade, Guards Division on the 4th August, 1915. They then fought through the Battle of Loos from September onwards, and then moved to Calais in 1916 to rest. In May the Division moved to Ypres, where David was killed in action on the 8th May, 1916. He is buried in Ypres Reservoir Cemetery.
David Jones, Gunner, 262126, Royal Field Artillery. David was the Son of David Jones, of 176, Fenton Rd., Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent. He resided at Resided Laura House, Pontwelly prior to the war, and served in the 5th Reserve Brigade, Royal Field Artillery, on home service. David died on the 28th February, 1919 aged just 20, and is buried at Stoke-On-Trent (Hanley) Cemetery.
David Llewellyn Jones, Private, M2/181091, Army Service Corps. David was the Son of William and Ann Jones, of Brynmaen, Llandyssul, and the Husband of Ada M. Jones (nee Thomas), of 5, Queen's Rd., New Tredegar, Monmouth. He enlisted at Bargoed into the Army Service Corps, and was posted to their 688th M.T. Company, which was stationed in Salonika. David died in Macedonia on the 1st November, 1918 aged 30, and is buried at Skopje British Cemetery. Not on Memorial.
David T Jones, Private, 267137, Welsh Regiment. David was the Son of Elias and Mary Jones, of Aberythan, Gorrig, Llandyssul. He served in the 6th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which had been attached to the 1st Division as Pioneers, and died at home of Sickness on the 23rd June, 1919 aged 21. He is buried in Capelcwm Unitarian Chapelyard.
Dewi Jones, Private, 58236, South Wales Borderers. Dewi was born in Llandyssul, the Son of Daniel and Elizabeth Jones, later of Penrhiw Ffostrasol. He enlisted at Bath into the Army Service Corps, but later transferred into the 10th Battalion, South Wales Borderers, who were attached to the 115th Brigade, 38th (Welsh) Division. The Division landed at Havre during December 1915, and moved to positions near Armentieres. They fought through some of the hardest and most famous battles of the Great War-at Mametz Wood during the Battle of the Somme, and at the Pilckem Ridge during the battle of Passchendaele. During March 1918, the 15th Battalion was in reserve at The Laundry, Erquinghem. On the 6th March they relieved the 13th Welsh in support trenches at Houplines. Eight men were wounded by gas on the 9th March, and for the next few days the area was continually shelled and gassed by the Germans. After suffering badly here the Division was rushed south to assist with the desperate defence of Albert. The German Spring Offensive had swept across the old Somme Battlefields, and had pushed the Allies back further than ever. However, the attack burnt itself out, and for several months this resulted in a stalemate settling along the line on the Somme. On the 8th August, 1918 and Australian victory at Villers Brettoneux marked the turning point of the war, and the Allies launched an offensive on the Somme on the 21st August. The 38th Division fought here, in the Battle of Albert, then pushed towards Bapaume. They then moved towards the Hindenburg Line, and fought at the Battle of Epehy, and on towards Cambrai, where Dewi was killed in action, aged 20, on the 8th October, 1918. He is buried at Guizancourt Farm Cemetery, Gouy. Not on Memorial.
George Jones, Driver, Army Service Corps. South Lodge Alltyrodin, ASC, Gas Poisoned 1918. Cannot presently be identified.
George Jones, Ordinary Seaman, J/88970(Dev.), Royal Navy. George was the Son of Thomas and Mary Jones of Rhydlewis. He served in the Royal Navy, and was posted to H.M.S. Vivid, the shore establishment at Portsmouth, and died at home on the 24th June, 1918 aged just 18. He is buried at Twrgwyn Calvinistic Methodist Chapelyard. Not on Memorial.
John Jones, Private, 201530, Welsh Regiment. John was the Son of Evan and Hannah Jones, of Ffoshelyg, Llandyssul. He enlisted at Newport into the 1/4th Battalion, the Welsh Regiment, which formed part of the South Wales Brigade. On the 17th April 1915 the Battalion was attached to the 159th Brigade, 53rd (Welsh) Division, and in July that year sailed with the Division to Alexandria, en route to Gallipoli. On the 9th August, 1915 the Division landed on Gallipoli, at saw action almost straight away. They remained here until evacuation in December, 1915 after suffering heavy casualties, and moved to Egypt, taking up positions on the Suez Canal Defences. In 1916 the Division fought in a few minor skirmishes with the Turks, and Arabs loyal to the Turks, and in 1917 an offensive was launched into Palestine. John was killed in action here, during the First Battle of Gaza, on the 26th March, 1917. He was 23 years old and is remembered on the Jerusalem Memorial.
John Benjamin Jones, Private, 5539, Royal Fusiliers. John was the Son of Thomas and Elizabeth Jones, of Llwynrhydowen, Llandyssul. He lived in Marylebone prior to the war, and enlisted at London into the 9th Battalion, Royal Fusiliers. They formed part of the 36th Brigade, 12th (Eastern) Division, and landed at Boulogne on the 31st May 1915, taking over the line at Plougsteert Wood. They then moved south and fought in the Battle of Loos, and remained there until March 1916. By June 1916 they were in position at the Somme, and attacked Ovillers on the 2nd July. They fought at Pozieres and Le Transloy before being moved to the Arras area, where they fought in the March 1917 Battle of Arras. John was killed in action here, during the Battle of the Scarpe, on the 9th April, 1917. He was 22 years old, and is buried at Ste. Catherine British Cemetery.
John Owen Jones, Private, 125618, Machine Gun Corps. John was the Son of Mr. and Mrs. Jones, of Gwylfa, Llandyssul. He enlisted at Llanelli into the King’s Liverpool Regiment, but later transferred into the 20th Battalion, Machine Gun Corps. This Battalion was attached to the 20th (Light) Division, which had moved to France during July, 1915 and assembled at St. Omer, before moving to positions near Fleurbaix. When the Battle of Loos was launched on the 25th 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. Over the winter of 1915/16, the Division remained in positions south of Ypres, and fought at the Battle of Mount Sorrel in June, 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, at the Battles of Langemarck, the Menin Road, and Polygon Wood, before moving south in November, to take part in the Battle of Cambrai. They remained in the area between Cambrai and St. Quentin over the winter of 1917/18 and were attacked there by the German Spring Offensive of the 21st March, 1918. They then fought in the retreat at the Battle of the Somme Crossings and the Battle of Rosieres. Due to the terrible amount of casualties suffered by the Division in March and April, 1918 they were moved to positions south of Amiens to rebuild. John was wounded sometime after, as he died of wounds on the 9th July, 1918. He was just 19 years old, and is buried at Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension.
John Rees Jones, Private, 29779, Kings Shropshire Light Infantry. John was born in Llandyssul and enlisted there into the Welsh Regiment. He later transferred into the 10th Battalion, King’s Shropshire Light Infantry, which was attached to the 231st 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. Due to the terrible casualties suffered by the British on the Western Front in March and April, 1918 the Division was recalled to the Western Front, and arrived at Marseilles during May, 1918. They then fought at the Second Battle of Bapaume during the great offensive, and fought in Flanders where John was killed in action on the 7th September, 1918. He is buried at Villers-Faucon Communal Cemetery Extension.
John Wilson Jones, Private, 1909, Welsh Guards. John was the Son of David and Elizabeth Jones, of Merville, Llandyssul. He enlisted at Cardiff into the Royal Army Service Corps, and later transferred into the 1st Battalion, Welsh Guards, who had been raised after the Royal Warrant on 26th February, 1915. After being formed, they became part of the 3rd Guards Brigade, Guards Division, which was formed in France in August, 1915. Their first taste of battle was at the Battle of Loos, before being brought south to the Somme in 1916. During the Somme Offensive the Division fought at the Battles of Flers-Courcelette, and Morval and were then moved to Calais to rest and rebuild. They then followed the German withdrawal to the Hindenburg Line in March, 1917 before moving to positions around Ypres to prepare for the Offensive of Third Ypres. John was wounded during the preparation for the battle, and died of wounds on the 29th July, 1917. He is buried at Mendinghem Military Cemetery.
Thomas William Jones, Private, 24230, Welsh Regiment. Thomas was born in Llandyssul, the Son of William J. Jones, later of 19, Brynheulog Terrace, Tylorstown, Glamorgan. He enlisted at Llandyssul into the 16th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which were attached to the 11th Brigade, 38th (Welsh) Division. The Division had landed in France during December 1915 and had spent their first winter in the trenches near Armentieres, which is where Thomas was wounded. He died of wounds on the 1st April, 1916 aged just 19, and is buried at Guards Cemetery, Windy Corner, Cuinchy.
William Robert Jones, Private, 341, East Surrey Regiment. William was born at Newington, Surrey, the Son of David and Anne Jones, later of South Lodge, Alltrodin, Llandyssil. He enlisted into the 9th Battalion, East Surrey regiment, which was attached to the 72nd Brigade, 24th Division. They moved to France during August, 1915 and marched to positions near Loos, where they took up reserve positions for the main Battle of Loos. The Division were sent into battle on the 26th September, 1915 at Loos and suffered terrible casualties due to not being properly trained for battle, and were pulled from the line until the following year. In 1916 they took part in the Battle of the Somme, and fought at Delville Wood and Guillemont, before moving north of Arras in early 1917. In April and May, 1917 they fought at the Battle of Vimy, alongside the Canadian Corps, and in June they moved to positions south of Ypres, where they fought during the Battle of Messines. After the successful capture of Messines Ridge, the Division moved further north, and fought at the Battles of Pilckem and Langemarck during Third Ypres. The Division then moved to positions north of St. Quentin over the winter of 1917/18, which is where William died of sickness on the 23rd February, 1918. He was 45 years old, and is buried at Tincourt New British Cemetery.
Harry Knight, Private, 38989, Welsh Regiment. Harry was born in Somerset. He resided at Farmyard, Llandyssul prior to the war, and enlisted at Newcastle Emlyn into the 2nd Battalion, Welsh Regiment. The Battalion formed part of the 3rd Brigade, 1st Division, which had 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, 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 at the Battle of Albert, then at Bazentin, Pozieres, Flers-Courcelette and Morval. They followed the German retreat to the Hindenburg Line in early 1917, and were then briefed for an operation on the Flanders Coast, and moved there during the Summer of 1917. 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 Second Battle of Passchendaele. After spending another Winter in Flanders, they were near Estaires when the German Spring Offensive caught them, fighting through the Battles of Estaires, Hazebrouck, and Bethune before being moved South again to Arras, fighting at the Battle of Drocourt-Queant, and at the Battle of Epehy, after the tide had been turned in the favour of the Allies. The Division pushed on towards the St. Quentin Canal. Harry was killed in action during the advance on the Hindenburg Line on the 15th September, 1918, and is buried at Vadencourt British Cemetery, Maissemy.
David Jacob Lewis, Second Lieutenant, Royal Fusiliers. David was the Son of David and Anne Lewis, of Bronheulog, Llandyssul. He enlisted into the 2nd Battalion, Royal Fusiliers, which were attached to the 86th Brigade, 29th Division. The Division moved to Gallipoli via Egypt, landing on the 25th April, 1915. They remained here until evacuation to Egypt on the 11th January, 1916 and then moved to the Western Front on the 15th March. The Division took part in its first major action in France during the 1916 Somme Offensive, and fought at the Battles of Albert and Le Transloy, suffering heavy casualties. David was killed in action on the Ancre during the winter of 1916/17, on the 28th February, 1917, aged only 22. His body was lost on the battlefield, and so he is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial.
John Lewis, Private, 22252, Welsh Regiment. John was the Son of T. and Mary Lewis, of Penbryn Horeb, Llandyssul. He enlisted at Cardiff into the 13th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was attached to the 114th Brigade, 38th (Welsh) Division. The Division had landed in France during December 1915 and had spent their first winter in the trenches near Armentieres. John was wounded here, and died of wounds on the 3rd March, 1916. He was 25 years old, and is buried at Merville Communal Cemetery.
David Lloyd, Private, 29556, South Wales Borderers. David was the Son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lloyd, of Gilfachddafydd, Llandyssul. He enlisted at Brecon into the 2nd Battalion, South Wales Borderers, who were attached to the 87th Brigade, 29th Division. The Division moved to Gallipoli via Egypt, landing on the 25th April, 1915. They remained here until evacuation to Egypt on the 11th January, 1916 and then moved to the Western Front on the 15th March. The Division took part in its first major action in France during the 1916 Somme Offensive, and fought at the Battles of Albert and Le Transloy, suffering heavy casualties. In the Spring of 1917 they fought at the Battle of the Scarpe, which was part of the Arras Offensive, and then moved further north to Ypres. Here they fought at the Battle of Langemarck, and then at the Battles of the Menin Road, Polygon Wood, Broodseinde and Poelcappelle, before moving to Cambrai. Here they fought at the Battle of Cambrai in November and December, 1917 before moving back to Flanders early in 1918. The German Spring Offensive hit the British on the Somme on the 21st March, 1918, and hit in Flanders just weeks later. The 29th Division fought at the desperate defensive battles of Estaires, Messines, Bailleul and Kemmel, before the war turned in favour of the Allies after a series of successes on the Somme in August. The Division then took part in the Offensive in Flanders, where David was killed in action during the Battle of Courtrai, on the 15th October, 1918. He was 32 years old, and is buried at Dadizeele New British Cemetery.
Duncan Ian Bowen Lloyd, Lieutenant, Indian Army. Duncan was the Son of Charles and Margaret M. Lloyd (nee Campbell), of Waunifor, Maesycrugiau. He had been gazetted 2nd Lieutenant in 1906, and accepted a Commission into the Indian Army in 1907. At the outbreak of war he served with the 1st Battalion of the 5th Gurkha Rifles, which had had served in the Middle East before landing on Gallipoli. Duncan was killed in action during the Defence of Helles on the 14th August, 1915, aged 29. He has no known grave, and so is remembered on the Helles Memorial.
Gwion Llewellyn Bowen Lloyd, Captain, Dorsetshire Regiment. Gwion was the Son of Charles Lloyd, and of Mrs. M. Lloyd, of Waunifor, Maesycrugiau. Gwion had been commissioned into the Dorsetshire Regiment, and served with their 5th Battalion, attached to the 34th Brigade, 11th (Northern) Division. The Division came into existence of Army Order No.324, issued on 21st August 1914, authorising the formation of the six new Divisions of K1. It was formed of volunteers, under the care of the War Office. Initially without equipment or arms of any kind, the recruits were judged to be ready by late Spring 1915, and it was ordered to reinforce the beleagured garrison on Gallipoli. On the 1st July 1915 the Division sailed from Liverpool, landing at Alexandria, and on to Mudros, completing concentration by the 28th July 1915. On the 7th August 1915 they landed at Suvla Bay, Gallipoli, and fought in the Battle of Sari Bair, where Gwion was killed in action on the 11th August, 1915 aged 27. He has no known grave, and is commemorated on the Helles Memorial alongside his brother Duncan.
John Lewis Lloyd, Captain, Canadian Infantry. John was born on the 17th October, 1881, the Son of Richard Lloyd, of Bryntawel, Llandyssul. He emigrated to Canada prior to the war, and enlisted at Victoria, British Columbia on the 6th December, 1915. His papers show that he had served for 3 years in the 3rd Volunteer Battalion, Welsh regiment prior to emigrating, and so he was immediately commissioned into the 102nd Battalion (Central Ontario), Canadian Infantry. The Battalion formed part of the 11th Brigade, 4th Canadian Division and moved to France in August, 1916. They saw action during the Somme Offensive at Le Transloy, and at the Ancre, before moving to Arras, where they assaulted and captured Vimy Ridge during April, 1917. In August they fought at the Battle for Hill 70 near Loos, and in October fought at Third Ypres, at the Second Battle of Passchendaele. August, 1918 saw the Canadian Corps fighting on the Somme. On the 8th August a Battle took place around Villers Brettoneux, where the Australians gained a victory over the Germans that turned the war. The Canbadian Corps were at their side, during the Battle of Amiens, which is where John was killed, aged 36, on the 8th August, 1918. He is buried at Beaucourt British Cemetery.
David Morgan, Private, 31896, Welsh Regiment. David was born at Pontfach, Llandyssul. He enlisted at Carmarthen into the 21st Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was a Reserve Battalion. David had been attached to the 2nd Battalion, which was part of the 3rd Brigade, 1st Division, but died at home of sickness on the 9th April, 1916. He is buried at Llandyssul (St. John) Churchyard.
John Osbourne, Able Seaman, Z/3613, Royal Navy. John was the Son of Walter and Elizabeth Osborne, of 74, Moors Cottages, Crockenhill, Swanley Junction, Kent. He resided at Cwmmarch, Llandyssul prior to the war, and served with the Royal Navy, aboard the S.S. Madame Renee. John was drowned when the ship was sunk by a U-Boat on the 10th August, 1918. He was just 19 years old, and is remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial.
Arthur Parker, Private, 420894, Canadian Infantry. Arthur was born on the 1st May, 1895, the Son of Mrs. Mary Parker of London, and the Husband of Fanny Parker (Later Fanny Coote, 26, Marlboro' Buildings, Bath). Prior to the war Arthur had resided at Pontshan Stores, Llandyssul, and had emigrated to Canada. He enlisted at Winnipeg on the 29th December, 1914, and was posted to the 16th Battalion (Manitoba), Canadian Infantry, who were attached to the 3rd Brigade, 1st Canadian Division. The Division arrived in Britain on the 14th October, 1914 and moved on to France in February, 1915, moving to Ypres. Here they fought at the Battle of Gravenstafel in April, and faced the first German Gas Attacks that month, saving the line at St. Julien, when the French Colonials holding the line were hit by the first poison gas attack of the war, and fled. In May they fought at the Battle of Festubert, and in June at Givenchy. In June, 1916 the Canadian Corps assaulted the German positions on Mount Sorrel, which is where Arthur was killed on the 13th June, 1916. He was just 21 years old, and is buried at Railway Dugouts Burial Ground.
Richard Glyndwr Phillips, Lieutenant, Royal Garrison Artillery. Richard was the Son of Llewellyn and Hetty Phillips, of Marblestone House, Llandyssul, worked prior to the war as an official at the N P and U Bank of England, Ltd. (Cardiff Branch). Richard was commissioned into the Royal Garrison Artillery, and was posted to their F anti-aircraft Battery, attached to the 4th Army. The 4th Army took part in the Battle of Passchendaele, or Third Ypres as it is known, which is where Richard was killed in action on the 27th August, 1917. He was 30 years old, and is buried at Bard Cottage Cemetery.
Daniel Rees, Private, 12581, Devonshire Regiment. Daniel was the Son of John and Sarah Rees, of 3, Lewis St., Pontwely, Llandyssul. He enlisted at Ferndale into the 9th Battalion, Devonshire Regiment, which was attached to the 20th Brigade, 7th Division, and moved to Belgium on the 6th October, 1914, landing at Zeebrugge. Due to the imminent collapse of the Zeebrugge defences, the Division were moved south, and took up positions east of Ypres. Here, they fought the advancing German Army to a standstill during First Ypres, and settled down for their first winter on the Western Front. In March, 1915 they fought at the Battle of Neuve Chappelle, and then in May fought at Aubers Ridge. They then fought at Givenchy, before taking part in the Battle of Loos in September. After a hard winter near Loos, they moved to the Somme in June, 1916, and fought during the Somme Offensive, at the Battles of Albert and Bazentin. They then moved towards Delville Wood, where Daniel was killed in action on the 4th September, 1916. He was 22 years old, and is buried at Delville Wood Cemetery, Longueval.
John Brinley Rees, Ordinary Seaman, Z/4541, Royal Navy. John was the Son of John and Jane Rees, of Llysyfran, Clarbeston Road. Pembrokeshire. He worked at Lloyd’s Bank, Llandyssul prior to the war, and enlisted into the Royal Navy, where he served at H.M.S. Norwood. I cannot find any more information on H.M.S. Norwood at present, but it would possibly have been a Shore Establishment. John died at home of sickness on the 24th May, 1918 and is buried at Maenclochog (St. Mary) Churchyard.
David Richards, Private, 16642, Royal Welsh Fusiliers. David was residing in Bronwydd prior to the war, and enlisted at Llandyssul into the 13th Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, which were attached to the 113th 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 were tasked with the capture of Mametz Wood. The attack on the wood began on the 7th July, but met with fierce resistance, and it took until the 11th July to clear the wood. The Division suffered terrible casualties at Mametz, and were taken out of the line, and moved to Ypres to rebuild. David was killed in action at Ypres on the 1st July, 1917. He is buried at Mendinghem Military Cemetery in a joint grave. Not on Memorial.
Cyril Robinson, Lance Sergeant, 21968, Welsh Regiment. Cyril was born in Poplar, Middlesex, and prior to the war resided at Fronwen, Llandyssul. He enlisted at Llandyssul into the 2nd Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was attached to the 3rd 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, 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 at the Battle of Albert, then at Bazentin, Pozieres, Flers-Courcelette and Morval. Cyril was wounded after the Somme battles had drawn to a close, and died of wounds on the 28th December, 1916 aged 21. He is buried at Dernancourt Communal Cemetery Extension.
William Russen, Private, 21969, Welsh Regiment. William was born in Marylebone, and resided at Cwmmarch, Llandyssul prior to the war. He served with the 3rd Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was a home service battalion, used for reinforcing the Welsh Battalions on the Western Front. William died at home of sickness on the 25th October, 1915. He is buried at Carmarthen Cemetery.
James Alexander Logan Stewart, Lieutenant, Rifle Brigade. James was born on the 7th March, 1893, and educated at Winchester & Trinity College, Cambridge. He was the Son of Lieut. James Logan Stewart, 7th Hussars & the Hon. Eveline Mary, of Alltrodyn, Llandyssul. James was commissioned into the Rifle Brigade on the 2nd September, 1913, and was promoted to full Lieutenant on the 30th November, 1914, being sent to the front in December, 1914, where he was posted to their 1st Battalion, was attached to the 11th Brigade, 4th Division. James hadn’t been on the Western Front for long, when he found himself in charge of two Platoons at Shell Trap Farm, Wieltje, during the Battle of Frezenberg. He was reported missing on the 13th May, 1915, and was later notified as have been killed in action that day by the Red Cross. James was only 22 years old, and is buried at Poelcapelle British Cemetery.
John Samuel Thomas, Private, 359389, Labour Corps. John was the Son of Elias and Anne Thomas, of Maesyrhaf, Maesllyn, Cardiganshire. He enlisted at Llandyssul into the Pembroke Yeomanry. He later transferred to the Royal Welsh Fusiliers, and served with their 1/5th Battalion for a while, before being transferred to the 805th Employment Company, Labour Corps. This Company served with the Western Frontier Force, and John died of sickness while serving with them on the 9th September, 1918. He was 26 years old and is buried at Kantara War Memorial Cemetery. Not on Memorial.
Johnnie Owen Thomas, Carpenter, Mercantile Marine. Johnnie was born in Llandyssul, and served in the Mercantile Marine aboard the S.S. "Australier" (London). She was a Belgian Cargo Steamer, and was torpedoed and sunk by a German U-Boat six miles South West of Dungeness on the 29th April, 1918. Johnnie was one of five men drowned in the sinking. He was just 20 years old, and is remembered on the Tower Hill Memorial, London. Not on Memorial.
George Henry Turner, Rifleman, 897117, London Regiment. George was born at Guildford, the Son of George and Elizabeth Turner, of 6, Loxford Avenue, East Ham. George had moved to Llandyssul, and married Annie Turner, of Llwyn Cottage, Pontshaen, Llandyssul. He returned to London to enlist at East Ham, into the Middlesex Regiment, but later transferred into the 34th Battalion, London Regiment, which was attached to the 49th Brigade, 16th (Irish) Division. In December, 1915 the Division moved to France, and saw its first major action during the 1916 Somme Offensive, at the Battles of Guillemont and Ginchy. They then moved to positions south of Ypres, and fought in the 1917 Battle of Messines, and then at Langemarck during Third Ypres. In 1918 they were in positions near St. Quentin when the German Spring Offensive was launched on the 21st March, and fought at the Battles of St. Quentin and Rosieres. On the 18th June, 1918 after suffering heavy casualties, the Division moved to England to rebuild, and on the 1st August, 1918 returned to France. They then fought in the great offensive which was to bring an end to the Great War, and George was wounded during the Final Advance in Artois. He died of wounds on the 31st October, 1918 aged 32, and was buried at Don Communal Cemetery, Annoeullin.
Albert Edward Young, Private, 1658, Welsh Guards. Albert was born in Llannon, but resided in the Police Station, Llandyssul prior to the war. He enlisted at Carmarthen into the 1st Battalion, Welsh Guards, which had been formed in 1915 by Royal Warrant of 26th February. They landed at Havre on the 8th August, 1915 where they were attached to the 3rd Guards Brigade, Guards Division. They saw their first action at the Battle of Loos the following month, and suffered terrible casualties before moving north to Ypres, where they were to remain until moving south to the Somme in July, 1916 to take part in the Somme Offensive. Albert was wounded just before the Guards Division made their move to the Somme, on the 1st July, 1916. He was brought to the Base Hospital at Wimereux where he died of wounds on the 10th July, 1917. He was 21 years old, and is buried in Wimereux Communal Cemetery.
Llandyssul War Memorial
World War Two, 1939-1945
Leonard Frederick Ball, Radio Officer, Merchant Navy. Leonard was the Son of Frederick Henry and Rachel Ball of Llandyssul, and the husband of Beryl Ball, of Newcastle Emlyn. He served in the Merchant Navy, aboard the S.S. Shahzada (London), a Cargo Steamer that had been built in 1942. On the 9th July, 1944 she was en-route from Mormugao for Aden, carrying a cargo of 5,000 tons of groundnuts, when she was torpedoed and sunk by the U-196. Forty six of her crew were lost, including Leonard, who was 33 years old. He is remembered alongside his crewmates on the Tower Hill Memorial, London.Leonard is also commemorated on the Newcastle Emlyn War Memorial. Many thanks to his son Clive for supplying the photos below.
Elvin Davies, Private, 4200974, South Staffordshire Regiment. Elvin was the Son of John and Ann Davies, of Velindre, Llandyssul. He served with the 2/6th Battalion, South Staffordshire regiment, which was attached to the 177th Brigade, 59th (Staffordshire) Division. The Division had landed in Normandy in early July, and moved to positions around Caen, where they were to take part in Operation Charnwood, the capture of Caen. Elvin was killed in action during the initial attack on the 8th July, 1944. He was 24 years old and is buried at Cambes-en-Plaine War Cemetery. Not on Memorial.
Owen Geraint Davies, Radio Officer, Royal Air Force Transport Command. Owen was the Son of John Alaska Davies and Annie Mary Davies, of Sychpant, Llandysul. He served in the Royal Air Force Transport Command, and was sadly killed on a ferry flight over Canada on the 8th November, 1943. He was 19 years old, and is remembered on the Ottawa Memorial.
John Evans, Leading Aircraftman, 982547, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. John was the Son of Sarah Evans, Kings Head Hotel, Llandyssul. He was stationed at RAF Singapore at the beginning of World War Two, and was sadly killed during the Japanese Invasion of the Island on the 14th February, 1942. John has no known grave, and so is remembered on the Singapore Memorial.
Benjamin Frederick Jones, Mess Room Boy, Merchant Navy. Benjamin was from Gwylfa, Llandyssul, and served in the Merchant Navy, aboard the S.S. Coast Wings (London). She was an old Dutch cargo ship, that had been launched in 1916, and in September, 1940 was part of Convoy OG-43 when she was torpedoed and sank by the U-46. Benjamin was killed in the sinking of the ship. He was 24 years old, and is remembered on the Tower Hill Memorial, London.
Gwilym Arthur Jones, Sapper, 1873012, Royal Engineers. Gwilym resided at Glaspant, Llandyssul, and was the Son of Ben and Mary Anne Jones, of Tregroes, Cardiganshire. He served prior to the war with the Royal Engineers, with the 59th Field Company, and moved to France with the BEF in 1939. Gwilym was killed during the retreat through Belgium to the evacuation beaches at Dunkirk, on the 31st May, 1940. He was 22 years old, and is buried at De Panne Communal Cemetery.
Hubert Thomas Jones, Leading Aircraftman, 1279993, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. Hubert was the Son of James and Margaret Jones. of Saron, Llandyssul. Nothing is known of Hubert, except that he served with the RAFVR, and died at home on the 11th June, 1945 aged 22. Hubert is buried at Penboyr (St. Llawddog) Churchyard. Not on Memorial.
John Owen Jones, Master, Merchant Navy. John was the Son of Captain John Jones, Merchant Navy and Jane Jones, and the husband of Muriel Stephen Jones, of Llandyssul. John served in the Merchant Navy, and died of sickness at Buenos Aires, Argentina, on the 16th December, 1939. He was 37 years old, and is buried at Cementario Brittanico, Buenos Aires. Not on Memorial.
Teifi Jones, Aircraftman 1st Class, 1123171, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. Teifi was the Son of John and Ellen Jones, of Cwmgilfachwen, Llandyssul. He served in the RAFVR, and had been captured at some time by the Japanese in the Far East, and given the POW No. 2659. Teifi was taken to Sandakan Number 2 Camp, and the British were later moved from this camp to the Number 1 Camp about the 15th April 1945. Survivors were then moved back to a wired section of Number 2 Camp on the 29th May 1945. Teifi is recorded as having died of Malaria while a POW, on the 21st July, 1945. There is evidence of a large number of POW’s murdered by the Japanese on the ‘Sandakan Death Marches’ as they were killed, and their death’s attributed by the Japanese to disease. Teifi was 23 years old, and is remembered on the Singapore Memorial.
Thomas David Jones, Rifleman, 3245289, Cameronians (Scottish Rifles). Thomas was from Typoeth, Llandyssul, and served with the 1st Battalion, Cameronians. The Battalion were attached to the 48th Indian Infantry Brigade, 17th Indian Infantry Division in Burma. Thomas was killed in action during the Japanese invasion of Burma, on the 18th April, 1942. He was 24 years old, and is remembered on the Rangoon Memorial.
Alcwyn Lloyd Thomas, Supply Assistant, D/MX67820, Royal Navy. Alcwyn was the Son of Thomas Enoch and Anne Thomas, of Thespian, Llandyssul, and served in the Royal Navy, aboard the H.M.S. Charybdis, a Dido-Class Cruiser, that had been launched in 1940, and commissioned a year later. She served in the Mediterranean during the Malta Convoys, and then covered the Allied Landings on North Africa and Salerno, before moving to the Atlantic in 1943. In October, she was part of a force that had been sent to intercept a German merchant ship, which was carrying important war materials to Germany, when she was torpedoed and sunk by a German Torpedo Boat on the 23rd October, 1943. Alcwyn was killed in the loss of the ship that day, aged 31, and is remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial.
Owen Goronwy Thomas, Leading Writer, D/MX105408, Royal Navy. Owen was the Son of Thomas and Elizabeth Thomas of Martley, Llandyssul, and the husband of Doris Cordelia Thomas, of Llanelly. He served alongside Alcwyn Thomas aboard H.M.S. Charybdis, and also lost his life when the ship was torpedoed on the 23rd October, 1943. He was 35 years old, and is remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial.
