At the time of the Great War, Llanelli was a hugely industrious town, by far the largest in West Wales. Many men from all over Great Britain came here to work and live, and the population swelled. The Town therefore played a hugely important role in supplying recruits to all three services, army, navy and air force, as well as creating the backbone of several local units, the 15th Welsh (Carmarthen Pals), the 4th Welsh (Territorial), the Welsh Field Company, Royal Engineers (Territorial), and the Pembroke Yeomanry. Llanelli has many War Memorials, and the villages of Furnace, Bynea, New Dock, Felinfoel etc all have their own memorials, but all come under the umbrella of Llanelli. As far as I know, there are no names on the main Llanelli War Memorial, so I have used the original Carmarthen County War Memorial as the basis for this page. Due to the fact that over 800 men from Llanelli lost their lives during the Great War, I am splitting them up alphabetically over three separate pages; A to G, H to O, and P to Y. The majority of the photographs of the men on these three pages come from archive copies of the Llanelly Mercury and Guardian, which are held at Llanelli Library, and are courtesy of Mark Collins.

Llanelli War Memorial (H to O)


Clarence John Hallam, Private, G/25487, Queen's Royal West Surrey Regiment. Clarence was born at Hanley, Staffordshire in 1882, but resided at Llanelli prior to the war, probably working for the GWR. He enlisted there into the Army Service Corps, but was later posted to a battalion of the Queen's Royal West Surrey Regiment. Clarence was then posted to the 1/22nd Battalion, London Regiment, which was attached to 142 Brigade, 47th (2nd London) Division. The Division fought at Aubers, and Festubert during May 1915 and in September fought at the Battle of Loos. They were north of Arras when the Germans attacked Vimy Ridge, and then moved south, taking part in the Somme offensive. Early in 1917 the Division moved north to Belgium, and took part in the Battle of Messines, and then in November 1917 fought at the Battle of Cambrai. In March 1918 the Division were situated near St. Quentin, and faced the German Spring Offensive here on 21 March, fighting at the Battle of St Quentin, and then in the rearguard action at the First Battle of Bapaume. Clarence was killed here on 4 April 1918, and is buried at Martinsart British Cemetery, France. Clarence is not commemorated locally.

Edward Douglas Maine Hallam, Corporal, 290338, Pembroke Yeomanry. Edward was the Son of William and Martha Hallam, of Llanelli. He enlisted at Llanelli into the Pembroke Yeomanry, and served on Home Service with their 2/1st Battalion. Edward took ill towards the end of the war, and died on 5 December 1918, aged 24. He is buried at Llanelli (Old Road) Church Cemetery.

Thomas Pryce Hamer, Lieutenant, South Wales Borderers. Thomas was the Son of Edward and Martha Hamer, of Summerfield Park, Llanidloes, Montgomeryshire. He was a local celebrity prior to the war, and played association football for Llanelli for two seasons, and had represented Wales at international level, as well as being a wealthy industrialist. He was commissioned on 1 April 1915, and joined the 11th Battalion, South Wales Borderers in France, which was attached to 115 Brigade, 38th (Welsh) Division. The Division had landed in France during December 1915 and had spent their first winter in the trenches near Armentieres. In June they marched south to the Somme, where they were tasked with the capture of Mametz Wood. The attack on the wood began on 7 July, but met with fierce resistance, and it took until 14 July to totally clear the wood. Thomas was killed during the first attack on the Wood, on 7 July 1916. He was 33 years old, and is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, France.

 

 

Benjamin James Hanbury, Private, 49782, Welsh Regiment. Benjamin was the Son of Benjamin and Emily Hanbury, of 81, James Street, Llanelli. He enlisted at Llanelli into the 1/4th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was the local Territorial Battalion, attached to 159 Brigade, 53rd (Welsh) Division. The Division landed at Cape Helles, Gallipoli, on 9 August 1915, and was immediately thrown into action, spending the next few days in isolated pockets, fighting against a Turkish counter-attack during the Battle of Sari Bair, and then at the Attack on Scimitar Hill. The Division remained here throughout the coming months, and suffered severe losses in manpower strength during the great November 1915 blizzard on Gallipoli, when its total strength was reduced to less than that of a full-strength Brigade. On 11 December 1915 the Division was evacuated to Mudros, and by 23 December 1915 were moved to Egypt. They remained on the Suez Canal Defences for the next twelve months, where it took part in operations against the Sultan of Darfur, and in March 1917 took part in the advance into Palestine. Benjamin was discharged Category E on 14 October 1919, and died during the last Quarter of 1920, aged 27. No more is known of him, as he is not commemorated by the CWGC.


William Hancock, Private. This man cannot presently be identified.

Albert Clarence Handley, Private, 190224, Royal Garrison Artillery. Albert was born at Kidderminster in March 1893. He must have worked at Llanelli prior to the war, and enlisted there into the Royal Artillery. Albert was posted to France with the 405th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery. He died during the time of the Battle of the Lys, on 12 July 1918, and is buried at Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension, France.


James Harland, Private, 26528, Welsh Regiment. James was the son of Marshal and Caroline Harland, of Long Row, Llanelli. He enlisted at Cardiff into the army, and was posted to France, where he joined the 2nd Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was attached to 3 Brigade, 1st Division. James was probably in France by early 1916, and would have fought with the Division on the Somme that year. They followed the German retreat to the Hindenburg Line in early 1917, and then moved to the Flanders Coast. While training on the coast, the Battle of Third Ypres had stalled in the mire, and the Division was 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. James was killed on 22 September 1918, aged 36, during the advance on the Hindenburg Line. He is buried at Marteville Communal Cemetery, Attilly, France. His brother William had been killed on the Somme two years previously.


William Joseph Harland, Private, 13668, Welsh Regiment. William was the son of Marshal and Caroline Harland, of Long Row, Llanelli. He enlisted at Llanelli into the 9th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which moved to France attached to 58 Brigade, 19th (Western) Division, in July 1915, and moved to positions near Loos, where it took part in the opening attack of the Battle of Loos on 25 September 1915. The following year the Division moved to the Somme, where it took part in the second wave of the attack on Ovillers-La Boiselle on 1 July, capturing the village at heavy cost. It then fought at the Battle of Pozières. William was killed here on 24 July 1916, aged 36. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, France. His brother James was killed two years later.


George Harney, Private, 12376, Royal Welsh Fusiliers. George was the Son of James and Adelaide Harney, of Manchester, and the Husband of Ellen Harney, of Glanmor Road, Llanelli. He worked as a Moulder at the South Wales Works, at Llanelli prior to the war, and enlisted at Llanelli into the 8th Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers. The battalion was attached to 40 Brigade, 13th (Western) Division. On 13 June 1915 the Division sailed for Alexandria, and moved to Mudros before being landed at Cape Helles, Gallipoli from 6 July 1915, relieving the 29th Division. George was killed here during the Battle of Sari Bair, on 6 August 1915. He was 35 years old, and is buried at Shrapnel Valley Cemetery, Gallipoli.


Frank Harries, Private, 31819, Royal Welsh Fusiliers. Frank was the Son of Arthur and Annie Harries, of Dantzic Cottage, Tremont Road, Llandrindod Wells. He resided at Llanelli prior to the war, and enlisted at Llandrindod Wells into the army. Frank was posted to France in 1916, where he joined the 1st Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, which was attached to 22 Brigade, 7th Division. In the summer of 1916, the Division were on the Somme, and took part in the Battle of Albert, where they captured Mametz, one of the few successes of 1 July 1916. Frank was killed that day. He was 18 years old, and is buried at Dantzig Alley British Cemetery, Mametz, France.


John Harries, Private, 235444, King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. John was the Son of Mrs. Isabella Harries, of 6, Island Place, Llanelli. He enlisted at Llanelli into the army, and served with the Middlesex Regiment, before being transferred into the 2/4th Battalion, King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, which was attached to 187 Brigade, 62nd (2nd West Riding) Division. The Division concentrated in France during January 1917, and followed the German Retreat to the Hindenburg Line. They fought at Arras, and the Battle of Cambrai later that year. On 5 January 1918, the Division took over the front line in the Arras area, between Gavrelle and Oppy. The enemy launched a major offensive on 21 March 1918, and the Division saw heavy fighting for the next week. The Division was then relieved and moved to the Aisne, where it saw further heavy fighting during the Battle of the Tardenois, where the Division took part in the fighting for the Ardre Valley. From 25 August 1918 the Division took part in the great advance on the Somme, and fought through the Hindenburg Line towards Le Cateau. John was captured by the Germans at some time, and died in captivity on 24 October 1918. He was 26 years old, and is buried at Mons Communal Cemetery, Belgium.


Thomas Harries, Private, 13164, Royal Welsh Fusiliers. Thomas was the Son of William and Catherine Harries, of Caed-y-Cefn, Sandy Road, Llanelli. He worked for the Great Western Railway at Pembrey prior to the war, and married Elizabeth Evans in 1912. She later moved to 110, Conran Street, Harpurhey, Manchester. Thomas enlisted at Llanelli into the 9th Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, which was attached to 58 Brigade, 19th (Western) Division. The Division crossed to France between 11 and 21 July 1915, and moved to positions near Loos, where it took part in the opening attack of the Battle of Loos on 25 September 1915. The following year the Division moved to the Somme, where it took part in the second wave of the attack on Ovillers-La Boiselle on 1 July, capturing the village at heavy cost. Thomas was killed here by shrapnel on 3 July 1916, and was buried on the battlefield by his friend, Sid Phillips of Llanelli. He was 26 years old, and is today commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, France, as his grave was lost during further fighting over the area.

 

Thomas Harries, Private, 91688, Durham Light Infantry. Thomas was born at Pembrey. He originally enlisted at Llanelli into the Pembroke Yeomanry, then transferred into the Welsh Regiment, before being reposted to the 1/6th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry, which was attached to 151 Brigade, 50th (Northumbrian) Division. It moved to France 16 April 1915, and took part in the Second Battle of Ypres from April to June 1915. During the summer of 1916 the Division fought at the battle of the Somme. After spending a winter on the Somme, they moved north to Arras, where they took part in the Arras Offensive of April 1917, before being sent north again to Ypres. Here they fought at the Second Battle of Passchendaele, and remained here for the winter. During March 1918 they were stationed near St. Quentin, and were hit here by the German Spring Offensive of 21 March 1918, during the Battle of St Quentin. They took part in a gallant rearguard action during the Actions at the Somme Crossings, and then at the Battle of Rosieres. After suffering terrible casualties, the Division moved north to Flanders to rest and rebuild, but in April the Germans launched an attack in Flanders, around the Lys, and the Division took part in the Battle of Estaires, and the Battle of Hazebrouck. Following a most trying time on the Somme and Lys battlefields, the Division was withdrawn and sent to IX Corps, then on the Aisne, believed to be a much quieter area. This was unfortunately not the case, as the Division was hit hard by a surprise enemy attack, and fought at the Battle of the Aisne 1918. Thomas was killed here on 28 July 1918. He is buried at Glageon Communal Cemetery Extension, France.


Thomas Daniel Harries, Private, 201213, Welsh Regiment. Thomas was the son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Harries of Llanelli. He enlisted there into the 1/4th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was the local Territorial Battalion, attached to 159 Brigade, 53rd (Welsh) Division. The Division landed at Cape Helles, Gallipoli, on 9 August 1915, and was immediately thrown into action, spending the next few days in isolated pockets, fighting against a Turkish counter-attack during the Battle of Sari Bair, and then at the Attack on Scimitar Hill. The Division remained here throughout the coming months, and suffered severe losses in manpower strength during the great November 1915 blizzard on Gallipoli, when its total strength was reduced to less than that of a full-strength Brigade. On 11 December 1915 the Division was evacuated to Mudros, and by 23 December 1915 were moved to Egypt. They remained on the Suez Canal Defences for the next twelve months, where it took part in operations against the Sultan of Darfur, and in March 1917 took part in the advance into Palestine. Thomas was killed here during the First Battle of Gaza, on 26 March 1917. He was 20 years old, and is commemorated on the Jerusalem Memorial, Israel.


William J. Harries, Private, 200091, Welsh Regiment. William served with the 1/4th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was the local Territorial Battalion, attached to 159 Brigade, 53rd (Welsh) Division. The Division landed at Cape Helles, Gallipoli, on 9 August 1915, and was immediately thrown into action, spending the next few days in isolated pockets, fighting against a Turkish counter-attack during the Battle of Sari Bair, and then at the Attack on Scimitar Hill. The Division remained here throughout the coming months, and suffered severe losses in manpower strength during the great November 1915 blizzard on Gallipoli, when its total strength was reduced to less than that of a full-strength Brigade. On 11 December 1915 the Division was evacuated to Mudros, and by 23 December 1915 were moved to Egypt. They remained on the Suez Canal Defences for the next twelve months, where it took part in operations against the Sultan of Darfur, and in March 1917 took part in the advance into Palestine. He was discharged, Category E, on 28 April 1919, and died in 1920, as a result of his wounds. No more is currently known about William, as he is not commemorated by the CWGC.


William George Harris, Private, 4081, Welsh Regiment. William was the Son of Mrs. Margaret Harris, of 12, Raby St., Llanelli. He enlisted at Llanelli into the 1/4th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was the local Territorial Battalion, attached to 159 Brigade, 53rd (Welsh) Division. The Division landed at Cape Helles, Gallipoli, on 9 August 1915, and was immediately thrown into action, spending the next few days in isolated pockets, fighting against a Turkish counter-attack during the Battle of Sari Bair. William was killed during the latter stages of the campaign, on 16 November 1915. He was 24 years old, and is buried at Lala Baba Cemetery, Gallipoli.


George Frederick Harry, Private, 27800, Hampshire Regiment. George was born at Bristol, and resided at Llanelli prior to the war. He enlisted at Clevedon, Somerset into the army, and was posted to the 2nd Battalion, Hampshire Regiment, which was in France attached to 88 Brigade, 29th Division. The Division moved to the Western Front on 15 March 1915, seeing its first major action in France during the 1916 Somme Offensive. 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. George was killed during the Battle of Polygon Wood, on 27 September 1917. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.


Cecil Stephen Hawkins, Private, 24387, West Riding Regiment. Cecil was the Son of E. and Mary Ann Hawkins, of 5, Lister Street, West Hartlepool. He resided at Llanelli prior to the war, but returned home to enlist into the 2/7th Battalion, West Riding Regiment, which was attached to 186 Brigade, 62nd (2nd West Riding) Division. The Division concentrated in France during January 1917, and took part in Operations on the Ancre. In March 1917 the Division followed the German Retreat to the Hindenburg Line, and then fought at the Battle of Arras, during the Flanking Operations Round Bullecourt. Later that year saw them in action again at the Battle of Cambrai. Cecil was wounded at Cambrai, and died, aged 22, on 2 December 1917. He is buried at Red Cross Corner Cemetery, Beugny, France.


William John Hawkins, Lance Corporal, 38185, Welsh Regiment. William was born at Droitwich in 1879, and had served during the Boer War of 1899-1902. He resided at Llanelli prior to the Great War, and enlisted there into the 8th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, the Pioneer battalion to the 13th (Western) Division. On 13 June 1915 the Division sailed for Alexandria, and landed at Gallipoli during July 1915, relieving the 29th Division. On 8 January 1916, the Division was evacuated from Helles, and by 31 January was concentrated at Port Said, where they held forward posts in the Suez Canal defences. On 12 February, 1916 the Division began to move to Mesopotamia, to strengthen the force being assembled for the relief of the besieged garrison at Kut al Amara. By 27 March, the Division had assembled near Sheikh Saad and came under orders of the Tigris Corps, and then took part in the attempts to relieve Kut. William took ill in Mesopotamia, and died on 21 June 1916, aged 36. He is buried at Amara War Cemetery, Iraq.


Arthur Hearn, Lance Corporal, 20418, Welsh Regiment. Arthur was the Son of Thomas and Mary Hearn, of Castle Street, Northam, Devon. He enlisted at Llanelli into the 15th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, the Carmarthen Pals, which was attached to 114 Brigade, 38th (Welsh) Division. Arthur landed in France with the Battalion in December 1915, where it trained in the line near Fleurbaix. In June 1916 the 38th Division made the long march south to the Somme, where on 7 July 1916 it assaulted Mametz Wood. The initial assault was called off after heavy casualties, and a fresh attempt was made on 10 July. Over the next 48 hours, the Welshmen were embroiled in a titanic struggle in the wood, which fell on the night of 11/12 July 1916. Arthur was killed in the Wood on 11 July 1916. He was 28 years old, and is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, France.


Charles Edwin Henry, Company Quarter Master Sergeant, 3319, Welsh Regiment. Charles was born at Llanelli in 1882, and had enlisted there into the 1/4th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was the local Territorial Battalion, attached to 159 Brigade, 53rd (Welsh) Division. The Division landed at Cape Helles, Gallipoli, on 9 August 1915, and was immediately thrown into action, spending the next few days in isolated pockets, fighting against a Turkish counter-attack during the Battle of Sari Bair. Charles was killed here on 10 August 1915, aged 32. He is commemorated on the Helles Memorial, Gallipoli.

Henry Henshaw, Private, Royal Army Ordnance Corps. This man cannot presently be identified.

Ivor Thomas Henshaw, Private, 200910, Welsh Regiment. Ivor was the Son of William and Mary Jane Henshaw, of Swansea Road, Llanelli. He enlisted at Llanelli into the 1/4th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was the local Territorial Battalion, attached to 159 Brigade, 53rd (Welsh) Division. The Division landed at Cape Helles, Gallipoli, on 9 August 1915, and was immediately thrown into action, spending the next few days in isolated pockets, fighting against a Turkish counter-attack during the Battle of Sari Bair, and then at the Attack on Scimitar Hill. The Division remained here throughout the coming months, and suffered severe losses in manpower strength during the great November 1915 blizzard on Gallipoli, when its total strength was reduced to less than that of a full-strength Brigade. On 11 December 1915 the Division was evacuated to Mudros, and by 23 December 1915 were moved to Egypt. They remained on the Suez Canal Defences for the next twelve months, where it took part in operations against the Sultan of Darfur, and in March 1917 took part in the advance into Palestine. Ivor was killed during the First Battle of Gaza, on 21 April 1917. He was 26 years old, and is buried at Gaza War Cemetery, Israel. His cousin Thomas also fell.


Thomas Henshaw, Private, 13179, Royal Welsh Fusiliers. Thomas was the Son of David and Margaret Henshaw, of the Boars Head, Swansea Road, Llanelli. He enlisted at Llanelli into the 9th Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, which was attached to 58 Brigade, 19th (Western) Division. The Division crossed to France during July 1915, and moved to positions near Loos, where it took part in the opening attack of the Battle of Loos on 25 September 1915. Thomas was killed during the Divisions attack near Givenchy that day. He was 25 years old, and is commemorated on the Loos Memorial, France. His cousin Ivor also fell. Many thanks to Amy Williams for the photograph of Thomas.

 


Benjamin Charles Esmond Herbert, Corporal, S4/161738, Royal Army Service Corps. Benjamin was the Son of Benjamin and Ellen Herbert, of Harwood, New Road, Llanelli. He enlisted at Cardiff into the Army Service Corps, and was posted to the Middle East attached to the 1st Echelon, G.H.Q. Benjamin drowned in Egypt on 3 August 1918. He was 24 years old, and is buried at Alexandria (Hadra) War Memorial Cemetery, Egypt.

John Hirst, Private, 20791, Welsh Regiment. John was the Son of Mrs. Margaret King, of 55, Villa Road, Oldham. He lived at 13, Water Street, Llanelli prior to the war, where he worked as a Haulier. John enlisted at Llanelli on 17 March 1915 into the 15th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was known as the Carmarthen Pals battalion, attached to 114 Brigade, 38th (Welsh) Division. On 2 December 1915 the battalion moved to France, and the entire Division moved to the Fleurbaix sector, where it was initiated into trench warfare. During June 1916 the Division marched south to the Somme, and on 7 July 1916 attacked Mametz Wood. The initial attack failed, and it was three days later, on 10 July, that a fresh attack was mounted. John was killed here on 11 July 1916, Aged 29. He was buried near Mametz Wood by a burial party from the 1st South Wales Borderers, but his grave was not located after the war, so John is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, France.

David Alfred Hodges, Z/2750, Ordinary Seaman, Royal Naval Reserve. David was born on 26 February 1896, the son of Thomas and Mary Hodges, of 41, Robinson Street, Llanelli. He enlisted into the Royal Naval Reserve on 24 December 1915, and trained as a Wireless Operator. He was posted to Milford Haven, where he served as a Wireless Operator aboard HM Trawler Imelda, which had been requisitioned by the Admiralty for use as a minesweeper. David survived the war, but died during the spring of 1919, aged 23. No more is currently known of him, as he is not commemorated by the CWGC.

James Holland, Private, A/189, King's Royal Rifle Corps. James was born at Grimsby. He resided at Llanelli prior to the war, and enlisted there into the 8th Battalion, King's Royal Rifle Corps, which was attached to 41 Brigade, 14th (Light) Division. The Division was to see its first action during the Action of Hooge, where the Division were the first to be attacked by the German use of flamethrowers. They then fought at the Second attack on Bellewaarde. James was killed at Hooge on 3 August 1915. He is commemorated on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium.


George Arthur Holt, Rifleman, 263013, Monmouthshire Regiment. George was the Son of Benjamin Holt, of Leeds. He lived at Bont Farm, Abergwili prior to the war and enlisted at Carmarthen into the 4th Welsh Reserve Battalion in December 1914. George went AWOL in March 1916, and married Elizabeth Ada Davies, a Newcastle Emlyn girl, while on the run. She later lived at 6, Cilheol, Llanelli. He was then arrested, and imprisoned at Carmarthen, where he was found guilty of having carnal knowledge with a 15 year old girl. After being released from prison on 26 January 1917, George was posted to the 1st Battalion, Monmouth Regiment. He was sent to France on 4 February 1917, where he was attached to the 2nd Battalion, South Wales Borderers. George had only been in France for two months when he was killed at Arras on 23 April 1917. He was 30 years old, and is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France.


Thomas Hopkins, Private, 16251, South Wales Borderers. Thomas was born at Llanelli. He resided at Cwm prior to the war, and enlisted at Newport into the 8th Battalion, South Wales Borderers, which was attached to 67 Brigade, 22nd Division. The Division crossed to France in early September 1915, but on 27 October 1915 embarked from Marseilles for Salonika, where it remained for the war. Thomas was killed here on 7 May 1917, during the Battle of Doiran. He is buried at Karasouli Military Cemetery, Greece.


Alfred Horne, Private, 201621, Welsh Regiment. Alfred was born at Bristol, and was the Husband of Mary Jane Horne. The couple lived at Pwll prior to the war, and Alfred enlisted at Llanelli into the army. He was posted to France late in 1916, where he joined the 15th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was known as the Carmarthen Pals battalion, attached to 114 Brigade, 38th (Welsh) Division. The battalion had been in France since December 1915, and had fought at Mametz Wood in July 1916. After two days of heavy hand to hand fighting within the wood, the Germans withdrew, and the battered Welshmen moved via Hebuterne to Boesinghe, on the Yser Canal, where it remained until launching its attack on Pilckem Ridge on 31 July 1917. Alfred was killed during the build up to the main attack, on 27 July 1917. He was 30 years old, and is buried at Dragoon Camp Cemetery, Belgium.


Henry George Howell, Sapper, 448445, Royal Engineers. Henry was the Son of Mr. and Mrs. Howell, of Llanelli. He enlisted at Llanelli into the Welsh Field Company, Royal Engineers, which served at Gallipoli with the 53rd (Welsh) Division. After being evacuated from Gallipoli in January 1916 the Division remained in Egypt for just over a year, when it took part in the offensive into Palestine. By now Henry was serving with the 437th Field Company. Henry died of sickness during the Final Offensive beyond the Jordan on 19 October 1918, aged 29, and is buried at Gaza War Cemetery, Israel.

Brinley Joshua Howells, Private, 6278, Royal Fusiliers. Brinley was the Son of John and Esther Howells, of Lynholme, 14, Glenalla Road, Llanelli. He resided at Abertridwr prior to the war, where he worked as a schoolmaster at Senghenydd, and enlisted there into the army. Brinley was posted to the 21st Battalion, Royal Fusiliers, which was known as the 4th Public Schools battalion, attached to 19 Brigade, 33rd Division. (The members of the battalion were known as the Chocolate Soldiers by members of the 2nd RWF in the same Brigade, due to the amount of goods sent to them by loved ones back home). Brinley was killed at Loos on 8 February 1916. He was 26 years old, and was buried at Cambrin Churchyard Extension, France.


Llewellyn Howells, Private, 260389, Gloucestershire Regiment. Llewellyn was born at Llanelli, and enlisted there into the Monmouthshire Regiment. He was later transferred into the 12th (Bristol) Battalion, Gloucestershire Regiment, which landed in France on 21 November 1915, becoming attached to 95 Brigade, 5th Division the following month. March 1916 saw the Division moving to positions between St. Laurent-Blangy and Vimy, near Arras. On 1 July 1916 the Battle of the Somme opened, and the Division moved south, fighting at High Wood, Guillemont, Flers-Courcelette, Morval and Le Transloy. On 5 October 1916, after suffering heavy casualties, the Division moved to Festubert, where they remained until March 1917. They next saw action at the Battle of Arras. On 7 September 1917, they were pulled out of the line again, and moved north to join the great offensive in Flanders. Llewellyn was killed here during the Battle of Broodseinde, on 10 October 1917. He is buried at Hooge Crater Cemetery, Belgium.


Trevor Howells, Sergeant, 12868, Royal Welsh Fusiliers. Trevor lived at Bryn Road, Llanelli. He enlisted at Llanelli into the 9th Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, which was attached to 58 Brigade, 19th (Western) Division. The Division moved to France during July 1915, and took up positions around Givenchy, near Loos. Trevor was killed during the opening assault of the Battle of Loos, on 25 September 1915, while attempting to rig up a stretcher to rescue a wounded comrade. His grave was found after the war, and Trevor was re-interred at Cabaret Rouge British Cemetery, Souchez, France.


Arthur James Hughes, Private, 59733, Royal Welsh Fusiliers. Arthur was born at Penmaenmawr. He resided at Llanelli prior to the war, and enlisted there into the Welsh Regiment. He was then transferred to the 17th Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, which was in France attached to 115 Brigade, 38th (Welsh) Division. Arthur probably joined the battalion at Boesinghe, after the Division had been pulled from the Somme battlefield, after the capture of Mametz Wood. The Division held the line along the Yser Canal at Boesinghe until launching their assault on Pilckem Ridge on 31 July 1917. Arthur was killed that day, during fighting around Iron Cross. He is commemorated on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium.


Brinley Thomas Hughes, Wireless Operator, Mercantile Marine. Brinley was the Son of Thomas and Mary Hughes (nee Williams), of 11, Havard Road, Llanelli. He served as a wireless operator aboard the SS Leasowe Castle. She had been built for a Greek company, but due to the war was taken over by the British government in 1917. Soon after going into service she was torpedoed off Gibraltar on 20 April 1917, but managed to reach port, where she was repaired. On 27 May 1917 she was in convoy from Egypt to Marseilles when she was torpedoed and sunk 104 miles off Alexandria. She was carrying 3,000 troops at the time. Brinley was one of ninety-two people who drowned aboard her that day. He was 22 years old, and is commemorated on the Tower Hill Memorial, London.

David Joseph Hughes, Private, 201404, Welsh Regiment. David was the Son of William and Amelia Hugh, of Llanelli. He enlisted there into the 1/4th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was the local Territorial Battalion, attached to 159 Brigade, 53rd (Welsh) Division. The Division landed at Cape Helles, Gallipoli, on 9 August 1915, and was immediately thrown into action, spending the next few days in isolated pockets, fighting against a Turkish counter-attack during the Battle of Sari Bair, and then at the Attack on Scimitar Hill. The Division remained here throughout the coming months, and suffered severe losses in manpower strength during the great November 1915 blizzard on Gallipoli, when its total strength was reduced to less than that of a full-strength Brigade. On 11 December 1915 the Division was evacuated to Mudros, and by 23 December 1915 were moved to Egypt. They remained on the Suez Canal Defences for the next twelve months, where it took part in operations against the Sultan of Darfur, and in March 1917 took part in the advance into Palestine. David was killed in Palestine on 12 May 1917. He is buried at Gaza War Cemetery, Israel.

David Thomas Hughes, Private, 20609, Welsh Regiment. David was the son of John Hughes, of Greenfields, Llanelli. He worked at the Bynea Steelworks prior to enlisting at Llanelli in February 1915 into the 15th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was known as the Carmarthen Pals battalion. After training at Rhyl and Winchester, the battalion joined 114 Brigade, 38th (Welsh) Division, and landed in France on 2 December 1915. David was attached to the 16th Battalion at some time after this, which was the Cardiff City battalion, serving with the same division. After several months in the line around Fleurbaix and Givenchy, the Division marched south to the Somme in June 1916, and on 7 July 1916 launched their first assault on Mametz Wood. The 16th Welsh were mown down by German machine-gun fire while attempting to cross open fields into the wood, and David became one of hundreds of men killed that day. He has no known grave, and is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, France.


David Walter Hughes, Private, 23531, Dorsetshire Regiment. David was the Son of John and Margaret Hughes, of 25, Old Castle Road, Llanelli, and the Husband of Henrietta Griffiths (formerly Hughes), of Goring Villa, 21, Ellington Rd., Burry Port. David had been an Ironmonger's Assistant prior to enlisting at Llanelli into the 6th Battalion, Dorsetshire Regiment. The Battalion was attached to 50 Brigade, 17th (Northern) Division, which had been in France since 17 July 1915. They spent their initial period of trench familiarisation and then holding the front lines in the southern area of the Ypres salient. Here they took part in fighting at the Bluff during February 1916 before moving south, where they fought at the Battle of Albert, where the Division captured Fricourt at heavy cost during the opening of the Somme Offensive. They then saw action during the Battle of Arras, at the First and Second Battles of the Scarpe and the Capture of Roeux, before moving back to Ypres, and taking part in the First and Second Battles of Passchendaele. In March 1918 the Division were on the Somme, and faced the German Spring Offensive there, fighting at the Battle of St Quentin, and retreated back, fighting at the First Battle of Bapaume. After a period out of the line to rest and rebuild, the Division moved to the southernmost sector of the Somme area, where they fought at the Battle of Amiens on 8 August 1918, a day which saw the war swing in the favour of the Allies. The Allies then advanced on the Somme, and the Division fought at the Battle of Albert later that month. It was here that David was killed in action on 24 August 1918. He was 26 years old, and is buried at Mill Road Cemetery, Thiepval, France.


Thomas Hughes, Private, 200789, Welsh Regiment. Thomas was the Son of Thomas and Harriet Hughes, of Island Place, Llanelli. He enlisted at Llanelli into the 1/4th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was the local Territorial Battalion, attached to 159 Brigade, 53rd (Welsh) Division. The Division landed at Cape Helles, Gallipoli, on 9 August 1915, and was immediately thrown into action, spending the next few days in isolated pockets, fighting against a Turkish counter-attack during the Battle of Sari Bair, and then at the Attack on Scimitar Hill. The Division remained here throughout the coming months, and suffered severe losses in manpower strength during the great November 1915 blizzard on Gallipoli, when its total strength was reduced to less than that of a full-strength Brigade. On 11 December 1915 the Division was evacuated to Mudros, and by 23 December 1915 were moved to Egypt. They remained on the Suez Canal Defences for the next twelve months, where it took part in operations against the Sultan of Darfur, and in March 1917 took part in the advance into Palestine. Thomas was killed during the First Battle of Gaza, on 26 March 1917. He was 31 years old, and is commemorated on the Jerusalem Memorial, Israel.


William Trevor Hughes, Private, 53967, Welsh Regiment. William was born at Llanelli in December 1895, the Son of Elizabeth Jane Hughes. The family later resided at 18, Roseberry Terrace, Plasmarl, Swansea. William enlisted at Swansea into the army, and sometime in 1917 was posted to France, where he joined the 15th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was the Carmarthen Pals battalion, attached to 114 Brigade, 38th (Welsh) Division. William would have probably joined the battalion at Ypres. He would have fought at Pilckem Ridge in July and August 1917. The Division wintered in the Armentieres Sector, before being moved to the Somme in April 1918, taking up positions around Aveluy Wood, north of Albert. William was wounded here early in May, and died on 4 May 1918. He was 22 years old, and is buried at Bagneux British Cemetery, Gezaincourt, France.


Idwal Machno Humphries, Private, 125585, Machine Gun Corps. Idwal was the Son of Rev. Richard Machno Humphreys and Mrs. J. E. Humphreys, of 19, Shirley Road, Roath Park, Cardiff. He served during the war with the 121st Company, Machine Gun Corps, and was taken prisoner by the Germans at sometime, probably during their offensive of 21 March 1918 onwards. Idwal survived the war, but died in London just hours after arriving home following repatriation from Germany, on 11 January 1919. He was 25 years old, and was brought home for burial at Box Cemetery, Llanelli.


William George Hutt, Lance Corporal, 1822, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry. William was the Son of Mr and Mrs Robert Hutt, of North-End Square, Buckingham. He had worked as a Charger at the South Wales Works, Llanelli prior to the war, but returned home to Buckingham to enlist into the 1st/1st Bucks Battalion, Ox and Bucks Light Infantry, which was attached to the South Midland Brigade, South Midland Division. The battalion landed at Boulogne on 30 March 1915, and moved to positions near Ploegsteert Wood. William was on patrol, repairing barbed wire entanglements in front of the trenches when he was shot and killed by a German sniper on 27 April 1915. He was 25 years old, and is buried at Ploegsteert Wood Military Cemetery, Belgium.

David Luther Isaac, Private, 878, Welsh Regiment. David was the Son of Mr. J. Isaac, of 29, Glenalla Road, Llanelli. He enlisted at Llanelli into the 1/4th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was the local Territorial Battalion, attached to 159 Brigade, 53rd (Welsh) Division. The Division landed at Cape Helles, Gallipoli, on 9 August 1915, and was immediately thrown into action, spending the next few days in isolated pockets, fighting against a Turkish counter-attack during the Battle of Sari Bair. David was wounded in the right leg, and was evacuated to Hospital at Malta, where his leg was amputated. Sadly he died in hospital, aged 23, on 22 September 1915, and is buried at Pieta Military Cemetery, Malta.


Charles Jacobs, Private, 38254, King's Liverpool Regiment. Charles was the Son of Arthur and Frances Jacobs, of 273, Great Homer Street, Liverpool. He worked at Llanelli prior to the war, and married Elizabeth Jane Thomas at Llanelli in September 1912. They set up home at 15, Mount Pleasant Buildings, Llanelli. Charles returned to Liverpool to enlist into the army at the outbreak of war, and was posted to the 1st Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment, which was in France attached to 6 Brigade, 2nd Division. In the summer of 1916 the Division were on the Somme, and took part in the Battle of Delville Wood and the Battle of the Ancre, and the ensuing Operations on the Ancre. In March 1917 the Division followed the German Retreat to the Hindenburg Line. Charles was killed here on 13 March 1917, aged 28. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, France.


Albert James, Lieutenant, Machine Gun Corps. Albert was the Son of James and Harriet James, of 57, Ropewalk Road, Llanelli. He enlisted into the Public Schools Battalion of the Royal Fusiliers, and was commissioned from there into the 14th Welsh on 12 July 1915. Albert landed in France on 6 September 1917, and was promptly posted to the 10th Battalion, Machine Gun Corps. Albert was wounded the following year, during the German Spring Offensive, and died on 28 March 1918. He was 26 years old, and is buried at Gezaincourt Communal Cemetery Extension, France. His widow was then living at the Mostyn Hotel, at Rhyl.


Bertie James, Private, 201027, Welsh Regiment. Bertie was born at Llanelli, and enlisted there into the army. He was posted to the 18th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which moved to France during June 1916 attached to 119 Brigade, 40th (Bantam) Division. Late in 1916 they moved south to the Somme, and fought at the Battle of the Ancre, and remained in the area over the winter. In March 1917 the Germans withdrew to their shortened line, called the Hindenburg Line, and the 40th Division were one of the Divisions that followed the withdrawal. Later in the year they took part in the Battle of Cambrai, playing an important role in the attack on Bourlon Wood. Bertie was killed here on 23 November 1917. He is commemorated on the Cambrai Memorial, Louverval, France.


Brynmor James, Driver, 943, Royal Engineers. Brynmor was the son of David and Mary Ann James, of 19, Greenway Street, Llanelli. He was a tinplater prior to enlisting in September 1914 into the 9th Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, with the service number 13135, but was discharged at Wrexham as unfit after six weeks. He then enlisted as a Driver in the 3rd/1st Welsh Field Company, Royal Engineers in early 1915. Brynmor spent months training in various parts of England and Wales, Bedford, Salisbury and Caernarfon before he was posted to the Middle East. The climate in Egypt was harsh, and Brynmor became ill, boarding the hospital ship HMHS Egypt in June 1916 and returned home. Brynmor was discharged from the army for the second time on 12 August 1916, and died at home at 19, Greenway Street, Llanelli on 16 March 1917 from tuberculosis, aged 22. He was buried with full military honours at Llanelli (Old Road) Church Cemetery. Within months his brother Idwal was killed. Many thanks to Lisa Voyle for the photographs of Brynmor and Idwal.

 

 

David Idwal James, Private, 29194, South Wales Borderers. Idwal was the son of David and Mary Ann James, of 19, Greenway Street, Llanelli. He enlisted at Llanelli into the South Wales Borderers in January 1916, and was posted to France on 19 May 1916, where he joined the 2nd Battalion, South Wales Borderers, which was attached to 87 Brigade, 29th Division. The Division was at Arras, and was just about to move to Ypres to relieve the 38th (Welsh) Division at Boesinghe. David was killed at Ypres on 4 July 1917 when a German shell hit a machine-gun pit that he was sharing with Privates Pitt and Morgan. He was 20 years old, and is buried at Bard Cottage Cemetery, Belgium. His brother Brynmor had died just four months earlier.

 


Edgar James, Private, 34342, Welsh Regiment. Edgar was born at Llanelli, and enlisted there into the army. He was posted to France, where he joined the 2nd Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was attached to 3 Brigade, 1st Division. Edgar probably joined the battalion at Loos, after the main battle there had stalled. The Division moved to the Somme in 1916, where they took part in the Battle of Pozières. Edgar was killed here on 26 July 1916. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, France.


G. James, Private, Welsh Regiment. This man cannot presently be identified.

James James, Lance Corporal, 3876, Royal Warwickshire Regiment. James was born at Llanelli, and in 1910 took up work there as a Porter with the Great Western Railway. He had served with the 4th Welsh, before being transferred into the 2/7th Battalion, Royal Warwickshire Regiment, which was attached to 182 Brigade, 61st (2nd South Midland) Division. The Division landed in France on 21 May 1916, and moved to the Flanders sector, near Fromelles, where they took over the line held by the 38th Division. Here the Division was to take place in a combined attack with the 4th Australian Division, as a diversion to the main attack on the Somme, but it was a slaughter, with thousands of lives lost needlessly. James was killed just prior to this disastrous attack, on 30 June 1916. He was 20 years old, and is buried at Pont-Du-Hem Military Cemetery, La Gorgue, France.


Thomas Henry James, Rifleman, A/186, Kings Royal Rifle Corps. Thomas was the Son of John James, of Houghton Post Office, Neyland. He had worked for the Great Western Railway at Llanelli before the war, and enlisted at Llanelli into the Army, joining the 8th Battalion, Kings Royal Rifle Corps, attached to 41 Brigade, 14th (Light) Division. The Division was to see its first action during the Action of Hooge, where the Division were the first to be attacked by the German use of flamethrowers. It was probably during this action that Thomas was wounded. He died of wounds on 5 August 1915, but sadly his grave was lost during later fighting, and so he is commemorated on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium. He was just 20 years old.


Wilfred Sydney James, Second Lieutenant, Royal Welsh Fusiliers. Wilfred was the Son of Thomas Rees James and Margaret James, of Trebeddod House, Stradey Road, Furnace. He had been educated at Aberystwyth University before being commissioned into the 19th Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, which was attached to 119 Brigade, 40th (Bantam) Division. The Division moved to France between the 1 and 9 June, and moved to the front near Loos. Late in 1916 they moved south to the Somme, and fought at the Battle of the Ancre, and remained in the area over the winter. In March 1917 the Germans withdrew to their shortened line, called the Hindenburg Line, and the 40th Division were one of the Divisions that followed the withdrawal. Later in the year they took part in the Battle of Cambrai, playing an important role in the attack on Bourlon Wood. Wilfred was killed here on 24 November 1917. He was 21 years old, and is commemorated on the Cambrai Memorial, Louverval, France.


William Alfred James, Private, 969, Welsh Regiment. William was the Son of John and Ann James, of Seaside, Llanelli. He married Margaret Ann Jones in December 1912, and they lived at 11, Railway Place, Seaside, Llanelli. William enlisted at Llanelli into the 1/4th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was the local Territorial Battalion, attached to 159 Brigade, 53rd (Welsh) Division. The Division landed at Cape Helles, Gallipoli, on 9 August 1915, and was immediately thrown into action, spending the next few days in isolated pockets, fighting against a Turkish counter-attack during the Battle of Sari Bair. William was killed towards the end of the Gallipoli campaign, on 10 December 1915. He was 31 years old, and is commemorated on the Helles Memorial, Gallipoli.

William John James, Lance Corporal, 20466, Welsh Regiment. William was the son of Mr and Mrs John James, of Upper Mill Llanelli. He was employed as a behinder at the Old Castle Works in Llanelli, and enlisted there in February 1915 into the 15th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was known as the Carmarthen Pals battalion. Some time after this he transferred to the 16th Battalion, which was the Cardiff City battalion, attached to 115 Brigade, 38th (Welsh) Division. The Division moved to France on 2 December 1915, and took up positions around Fleurbaix. In June 1916 they marched south to the Somme, and on 7 July 1916 the 16th Welsh and 11th South Wales Borderers made the Divisions first assault against Mametz Wood. William was one of many men killed that day, while attempting to cross open fields towards the heavily defended wood. He is buried at Flatiron Copse Cemetery, Mametz, France.


William John James, Private, 72837, Royal Welsh Fusiliers. William was born at Llanelli in December 1899, the Son of David and Margaret Ann James. The family later moved to 90, John Street, Nantymoel, Bridgend. William originally enlisted into the Army Service Corps, but was transferred to the 13th Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, which was in France attached to 113 Brigade, 38th (Welsh) Division. William joined the battalion in the summer of 1917 at Boesinghe, and was killed during their assault on Pilckem Ridge on 31 July 1917, aged just 17. He is commemorated on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium.


Zephamia (Seth) James, Private, 29894, South Wales Borderers. Seth was born at Llanelli. He was serving with the 3rd Battalion, South Wales Borderers, when he took ill, and died on 2 July 1917. Seth was 24 years old, and is buried at Swansea (Cwmgelly) Cemetery.

Frederick George Jayne, Sergeant, 4438, Welsh Regiment. Frederick was the Son of Mr. and Mrs. F. Jayne, of Coleshill Terrace, Llanelli. He married Sarah Giles in June 1912, and the couple lived at 7, Birdin Terrace, Felinfoel. Frederick enlisted at Llanelli into the 1/4th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was the local Territorial Battalion, attached to 159 Brigade, 53rd (Welsh) Division. The Division landed at Cape Helles, Gallipoli, on 9 August 1915, and was immediately thrown into action, spending the next few days in isolated pockets, fighting against a Turkish counter-attack during the Battle of Sari Bair. Frederick was wounded soon after landing, and died of wounds at sea on 11 August 1915. He was 33 years old, and is commemorated on the Helles Memorial, Gallipoli.

Walter Harvard Joseph Jayne, Lance Corporal, 46589, Leicestershire Regiment. Walter was the Son of Fred W. and Sarah A Jayne, of Crumlin, Coleshill Terrace, Llanelli. He had originally served with the Royal Engineers, but later transferred into the 11th Battalion, Leicestershire Regiment, which was the Pioneer battalion to the 6th Division. The Division had been in France since September 1914, and had fought at Hooge, before taking part in the Somme offensive. The following year saw them at Arras, where they fought at the Battle of Hill 70, and then during the Battle of Cambrai later in the year. In the spring of 1918 the Division was one of those hit by the German Offensive on the Somme, which had been launched on 21 March, and the Division took part in the Battle of St Quentin. Walter was killed here on 21 March 1918. He was 24 years old, and is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France.


Daniel Jefferson, Private, 14770, Dorsetshire Regiment. Daniel was born at Bootle, but resided at Llanelli prior to the war, enlisting there into the 1st Battalion, Devonshire Regiment. The battalion was stationed in Belfast at the outbreak of war, and moved to France with 15 Brigade, 5th Division, landing at Le Havre on 16 August 1914. After taking part in the retreat from Mons to the Marne, the battalion was transferred to 95 Brigade, 32nd Division after the Battle of Loos. The Division moved to the Somme soon after, and it was here that Daniel was wounded, during the build up to the Battle of the Somme. He died on 21 June 1916, and is buried at Authile Military Cemetery, France.


Arthur Gower Jenkins, Private, 20770, Welsh Regiment. Arthur was the husband of Letitia Jenkins (nee Matthews), of Hillside House, Bigyn Hill, Llanelli. He enlisted at Llanelli in February 1915 into the 15th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was known as the Carmarthen Pals battalion, attached to 114 Brigade, 38th (Welsh) Division. On 2 December 1915 the battalion moved to France, and the entire Division moved to the Fleurbaix sector, where it was initiated into trench warfare. During June 1916 the Division marched south to the Somme, and on 7 July 1916 attacked Mametz Wood. The initial attack failed, and it was three days later, on 10 July, that a fresh attack was mounted. After two days of heavy hand to hand fighting within the wood, the Germans withdrew, and the battered Welshmen moved via Hebuterne to Boesinghe, on the Yser Canal, where it remained until launching its attack on Pilckem Ridge on 31 July 1917. The 15th Welsh remained in the line, and also took part in the Battle of Langemarck, before the entire Division was moved to positions near Armentieres over the winter. Arthur was reported as missing on 3 November 1917, and his body was found in the River Aa at Wizernes on 23 November 1917. He was 30 years old, and was buried at Wizernes Communal Cemetery, France. His widow Letitia was refused a pension, as it was deemed that Arthur's death was his own fault, as he had drowned whilst awaiting a Court Martial.


Benjamin Jenkins, Corporal, 13730, South Wales Borderers. Benjamin was the Son of Griffith and Mary Jenkins, of Druce House, St. Peter's Terrace, Llanelli. He enlisted at Newport into the 1st Battalion, South Wales Borderers, which was attached to 3 Brigade, 1st Division. The Division had been one of the first to arrive in France, fighting at the Battle of Mons, and 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. 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. Benjamin was wounded after the battle had drawn to a close, and died on 19 November 1917, aged 28. He is buried at Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium.


Daniel Morleigh Jenkins, Private, 851, Welsh Regiment. Daniel was born at Newquay. He resided at Tumble prior to the war, and enlisted at Carmarthen into the 1/4th Battalion (Carmarthen), Welsh Regiment, which was attached to 159 Brigade, 53rd (Welsh) Division. Daniel was wounded soon after the battalion landed on Gallipoli on 8 August 1915, and he died of his wounds aboard a Hospital Ship on 16 August 1915. He was buried at sea, and is commemorated on Panel 140-144 of the Helles Memorial, Gallipoli.

E. E. Jenkins, Private. This man cannot presently be identified.

Evan Rhys Jenkins, Private, 143005, Machine Gun Corps. Evan was the Son of Joseph and Jane Jenkins, of 8, Upper Mill, Llanelli. He originally served with the 4th Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment, before being posted to the Machine Gun Corps. Evan was killed in France during the Battle of the Lys, on 14 April 1918. He was 20 years old, and is commemorated on the Ploegsteert Memorial, Belgium.


George Jenkins, Private, 317069, Royal Welsh Fusiliers. George was the Son of John and Sarah Jenkins of Llanelli. He married Harriet Nelson at Llanelli in December 1913. George enlisted at Llanelli into the 1/4th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was the local Territorial Battalion, attached to 159 Brigade, 53rd (Welsh) Division. The Division landed at Cape Helles, Gallipoli, on 9 August 1915, and was immediately thrown into action, spending the next few days in isolated pockets, fighting against a Turkish counter-attack during the Battle of Sari Bair, and then at the Attack on Scimitar Hill. The Division remained here throughout the coming months, and suffered severe losses in manpower strength during the great November 1915 blizzard on Gallipoli, when its total strength was reduced to less than that of a full-strength Brigade. On 11 December 1915 the Division was evacuated to Mudros, and by 23 December 1915 were moved to Egypt. They remained on the Suez Canal Defences for the next twelve months, where it took part in operations against the Sultan of Darfur, and in March 1917 took part in the advance into Palestine. He was then posted to the 23rd Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, which was a Home Service unit, attached to 224 Brigade. He died of sickness on 1 March 1919, aged 31, and is buried at Box Cemetery, Llanelli.

Isaac Lewis Jenkins, Drummer, 16425, Welsh Regiment. Isaac was born at Towyn, Merioneth, the Son of Evan and Sarah Jenkins. The family later moved to 12, St. David Street, Llanelli, and Isaac met and married Kate E. Griffiths at Llanelli in June 1911. The couple then moved back to North Wales, and lived at 6, Union Square, Dolgelley, Merioneth. Isaac enlisted into the 10th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which moved to France on 2 December 1915 attached to 114 Brigade, 38th (Welsh) Division. The division took up positions around Fleurbaix, and in June 1916 marched south to the Somme, where they were tasked with the capture of Mametz Wood. Isaac was killed during the latter stages of the capture of the wood, on 12 July 1916. He was 27 years old, and is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, France.


Ivor George Jenkins, Private, 4311, Welsh Regiment. Ivor was the Son of Edward and Mary Ann Jenkins, of 1, Caroline Street West, Llanelli. He enlisted at Llanelli into the 1/4th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was the local Territorial Battalion, attached to 159 Brigade, 53rd (Welsh) Division. The Division landed at Cape Helles, Gallipoli, on 9 August 1915, and was immediately thrown into action, spending the next few days in isolated pockets, fighting against a Turkish counter-attack during the Battle of Sari Bair. Ivor was wounded later on in the campaign, and died on 26 November 1915. He was 18 years old, and is buried at Lala Baba Cemetery, Gallipoli.


J. Jenkins, Sergeant, South Wales Borderers. This man cannot presently be identified.

James Jenkins, Stoker, 6317S, Royal Navy. James was the Son of Robert Jenkins, of Llanelli. He served as a Stoker with the Royal navy aboard the battlecruiser HMS Tiger. She was assigned to the 1st Battlecruiser Squadron for the duration of the war and participated in the Battle of Dogger Bank in early 1915, and the Battle of Jutland in 1916. She spent the rest of the war on patrols in the North Sea, and provided fire during the Second Battle of Heligoland Bight in 1917. James took ill, and died ashore on 8 July 1918, aged 39. He is buried at Box Cemetery, Llanelli.

Jeremiah Christmas Jenkins, Private, 32899, Welsh Regiment. Jeremiah was born at Llanelli in 1885. He enlisted at Pembroke into the 8th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was the Pioneer Battalion to the 13th (Western) Division. On 13 June 1915 the Division sailed for Alexandria, and moved to Mudros before being landed at Cape Helles, Gallipoli from 6 July 1915, relieving the 29th Division. Jeremiah was killed here during the Battle of Sari Bair, on 8 August 1915. He was 30 years old, and is commemorated on the Helles Memorial, Gallipoli.

Joseph John Jenkins, Private, 201648, South Wales Borderers. Joseph was the Son of William and Mary Ann Jenkins, of 22, New Dock Road, Llanelli. He enlisted at Brecon into the 7th Battalion, South Wales Borderers, which was attached to 67 Brigade, 22nd Division. The Division crossed to France in early September 1915, and on 27 October 1915 began to embark for Salonika. It remained in the theatre for the rest of the war. Joseph was killed in action during the Second Battle of Doiran, on 18 September 1918. He was 25 years old, and is buried at Doiran Military Cemetery, Greece.


Richard Jenkins, Private, 201048, Welsh Regiment. Richard was the Son of the late William and Elizabeth Jenkins, of Llawhaden, Narberth. He enlisted at Llanelli into the 1/4th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was part of 159 Brigade, 53rd (Welsh) Division. Richard survived the battalion's time at Gallipoli, and moved to Egypt with them during the withdrawal from Gallipoli. After a year fighting Arab tribesmen in Egypt, the division moved into Palestine, and Richard was killed here, during the Second Battle of Gaza, on 20 April 1917. He was just 21 years old, and is buried at Deir El Belah War Cemetery, Egypt.

Miles Richard Jenkins, Private, 94253, Royal Welsh Fusiliers. Miles was born at Llannon, and resided at Pontyberem prior to the war. He enlisted at Llanelli into the Army, and joined the Monmouth Regiment, with the Regimental Number 60737. Miles later transferred into the 17th Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, which was attached to 115 Brigade, 38th (Welsh) Division. The Division had been in France during December 1915, and had taken part in the famous actions of Mametz Wood and Pilckem Ridge. Miles probably joined the Division after it had moved from Armentieres to the Somme in April 1918. On 21 August 1918, the 38th Division launched its assault across the River Ancre, and pushed east, where they fought at the Battle of Bapaume. Then the move began towards the mighty Hindenburg Line, and the Division carried on with their march east, taking part in the capture of the Canal du Nord, which opened a passage through the Hindenburg Line. The Division then fought at the Battle of Beaurevoir, and moved up towards Cambrai, capturing Villers-Outreaux, before advancing to the Selle and onto the Sambre. Miles was killed in action at the Battle of the Sambre on 4 November 1918, and is buried at Englefontaine British Cemetery, France.


Samuel Jenkins, Private, 13391, Royal Welsh Fusiliers. Samuel lived at Greenway Street, Llanelli, and enlisted at Llanelli into the 8th Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers. The battalion was attached to 40 Brigade, 13th (Western) Division, and sailed on 13 June 1915 for Alexandria, before landing at Cape Helles, Gallipoli from 6 July 1915, relieving the 29th Division. They left and returned to Mudros at the end of the month, and the entire Division landed at ANZAC Cove between 3 and 5 August, 1915, taking part in the Battles of Sari Bair, Russell's Top, and Hill 60, ANZAC. Samuel was among a group of men killed by a shrapnel shell at Sari Bair on 12 August 1915. He is commemorated on the Helles Memorial, Gallipoli.


Samuel Jenkins, Private, 48710, Northumberland Fusiliers. Samuel was born at Llanelli, and enlisted there in October 1915 into the 3rd Battalion, South Wales Borderers. He was transferred into the 2nd Garrison Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers, which was formed in Newcastle in October 1915 and went to India in February 1916. Samuel must have been attached to another unit then, as he was killed in Action in Mesopotamia, during the Battle of The Boot, at Band-i-Adhaim on 30 April 1917. He is commemorated on the Basra Memorial, Iraq.


Thomas Rees Jenkins, Private, 22897, Welsh Regiment. Thomas was the Son of Griffith and Charlotte Jenkins, of 59, Rope Walk Road, Llanelli. He enlisted at Llanelli into the Welsh Regiment, and was posted to the 9th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was attached to 58 Brigade, 19th (Western) Division. The Division crossed to France during July 1915, and moved to positions near Loos, where it took part in the opening attack of the Battle of Loos on 25 September 1915. The following year the Division moved to the Somme, where it took part in the second wave of the attack on Ovillers-La Boiselle on 1 July, capturing the village at heavy cost. In 1917 the Division moved North to Ypres, taking part in the Battle of Messines. Thomas was killed here on 1 August 1917. He was 20 years old, and is commemorated on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium.


Walter Jennings, Lance Bombardier, 156056, Royal Garrison Artillery. Walter was the Son of John and Annie Jennings, of Llanelli. He married Lottie L. Davies at Chester in June 1913, and they lived at 57, Parkgate Road, Chester. Walter then enlisted at Pontypool into the Royal Garrison Artillery, and served in France with the 510th Siege Battery, RGA. Walter took ill while in France, and returned home, but sadly died on 27 February 1918, aged 39. He is buried with his parents at Box Cemetery, Llanelli.


Albert John, Bombardier, 150673, Royal Garrison Artillery. Albert was the Son of William Henry and Jane John, of Llanelli. He enlisted at Llanelli into the Royal Garrison Artillery, and was posted to France, where he joined the 498th Siege Battery, RGA, which was attached to the Fourth Army. Albert was wounded during the Advance on the Hindenburg Line, and died in hospital on 14 September 1918. He was 21 years old, and is buried at Terlincthun British Cemetery, Wimille, France.


Arthur John, Private, 5401, Royal Welsh Fusiliers. Arthur was born at Llanelli, and was the Husband of Maggie John, of 5, Wryant Place, Mardy, Glam. He enlisted at Cardiff into the army, and was posted to the 9th Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, which was attached to 58 Brigade, 19th (Western) Division. The Division crossed to France during July 1915, and moved to positions near Loos, where it took part in the opening attack of the Battle of Loos on 25 September 1915. The following year the Division moved to the Somme, where it took part in the second wave of the attack on Ovillers-La Boiselle on 1 July, capturing the village at heavy cost. In 1917 the Division moved north to Ypres, taking part in the Battle of Messines. Arthur was killed here on 7 June 1917. He is buried at Croonaert Chapel Cemetery, Belgium.


Bertie John, Private, 45482, Lancashire Fusiliers. Bertie was born at Llanelli, and enlisted at Carmarthen into the Pembroke Yeomanry. He subsequently transferred to the 18th Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers, which was attached to 104 Brigade, 35th Division. The Division moved to France in late January 1916, and saw its first major action during the Battle of the Somme. After some strengthening of the division, it went back into the line, and followed the German Retreat to the Hindenburg Line in March 1917. Later in the year they moved north to Ypres. Bertie was killed at Ypres, during the Battle of Passchendaele, on 22 October 1917. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.


Daniel John, Sapper, 43591, Royal Engineers. Daniel was the Son of David and Ann John, of 6, Trostre Road, Llanelli. He enlisted at Llanelli into the Royal Engineers, and was sent to France with the 201st Field Company, Royal Engineers, which was attached to the 30th Division. The Division moved to France in November 1915, and took part in its first major action during the Somme Offensive, at the Battle of Albert, where they captured Montauban. They then fought during the latter stages of the offensive, during the Battle of Le Transloy, before wintering on the Somme. In March 1917 the Division followed the German Retreat to the Hindenburg Line, and in April took part in the First Battle of the Scarpe, and then at the later Second Battle of the Scarpe. Later that year they were moved north to Ypres, and fought at the Battle of Pilckem. Daniel was wounded at Ypres, and died on 12 September 1917, aged 29. He is buried at Etaples Military Cemetery, France.


David Thomas John, Lance Corporal, 244, Australian Infantry. David was born at Dillwyn Street, Llanelli on 2 July 1891, the eldest son of William and Eliza John. The family later moved to Halfpenny Furze, Laugharne. In 1913, David married Lillian Evans of Laugharne, and they had a son, John William John. In 1913 David ran away from his family, and ended up in Bulli, New South Wales, where he found work as a Coalminer. On 18 August 1914, he enlisted at Randwick, NSW into the 4th Battalion, Australian Infantry, which was part of the 1st Australian Division. In October 1914 the battalion left Australia aboard the Troopship Euripides, and on 4 December disembarked at Cairo. After intensive training, the 1st Australian Division landed at Gallipoli on 25 April 1915, and took part in heavy fighting securing their beach-head at Anzac Cove. On 29 March 1916, the Battalion boarded the troopship Transylvania and embarked from Alexandria to join the BEF in France, landing at Marseilles on 6 April 1916, and moving to positions in Northern France, at Fromelles. The Battle of the Somme began on 1 July 1916, and the 1st Australian Division had been moved to the Somme, where it captured the strongly defended Pozières Ridge. On 11 August 1916 David was promoted to Lance Corporal, and his Battalion was sent back to the front line, directly opposite Mouquet Farm. At around 14.00 on 18 August 1916, David was sent out in charge of a patrol, which had been detailed to locate the German front line at Mouquet Farm, when the patrol was surprised by a German patrol. David and Oliver Williams were killed in the ensuing firefight. David was buried between Pozieres and Mouquet Farm, but his grave was lost during further fighting, and today he is remembered on the Villers-Brettoneux Memorial, France. He was 25 years old and had left a 3-year-old son behind [My Grandfather].


Frederick John, Private, 43608, Welsh Regiment. Frederick was born in Llanelli, the Son of William and Adalide John, later of Sarnau, 3, Whitley Road, Loughor. He enlisted at Llanelli into the 16th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was attached to 115 Brigade, 38th (Welsh) Division. The Division had landed in France during December 1915 and had spent their first winter in the trenches near Armentieres. In June they marched south to the Somme, where they famously captured Mametz Wood. The Division suffered terrible casualties at Mametz, and were taken out of the line, and moved to Ypres to rebuild. Here they fought at Pilckem and Langemarck, which is where Frederick was killed on 27 August 1917. He was 24 years old, and is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium. He is also remembered on the headstone of his parent's grave at Box Cemetery, Llanelli.


J. A. John, Bombardier, Royal Garrison Artillery. This man cannot be positively identified.

John Llewellyn John, Gunner, W/512, Royal Field Artillery. John was born at Swansea. He resided at Llanelli prior to the war, and enlisted there into the Welsh Royal Field Artillery. He went to France in December 1915 attached to C Battery, 121st Brigade, RFA, which was attached to the 38th (Welsh) Division. John was killed during the Divisions famous attack on Mametz Wood, on 11 July 1916. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, France.


Sydney John, Leading Stoker, K/5787, Royal Navy. Sydney was born at Llanelli. He resided at Mansel Street, and served with the Royal Navy aboard the Minotaur Class cruiser, HMS Defence. She was in the Mediterranean when the First World War began and participated in the pursuit of the German battlecruiser SMS Goeben and light cruiser SMS Breslau, before being transferred to the Grand Fleet in January 1915. Sydney was killed when Defence was sunk during the Battle of Jutland on 31 May 1916. He is commemorated on the Plymouth Naval Memorial, Devon.

Valley John, Private, 91138, Machine Gun Corps. Valley was born at Haverfordwest and enlisted at Llanelli into the Machine Gun Corps. He joined the 30th Battalion, which was attached to the 30th Division. The Division moved to France in November 1915, and took part in its first major action during the Somme Offensive, at the Battle of Albert, where they captured Montauban. They then fought during the latter stages of the offensive, during the Battle of Le Transloy, before wintering on the Somme. In March 1917 the Division followed the German Retreat to the Hindenburg Line, and in April took part in the First Battle of the Scarpe, and then at the later Second Battle of the Scarpe. Later that year they were moved north to Ypres, and fought at the Battle of Pilckem. At the beginning of 1918 the Division were stationed near St. Quentin, and when the Germans launched their Offensive here on 21 March, the Division took part in the Battle of St Quentin, which is where Valley was wounded. He died on 31 March 1918 as a result of his wounds, and is buried at Chambieres French National Cemetery, France.


William Owen John, Private, 11816, Welsh Regiment. William was the Son of Joshua and Mary John, of 8, Park View Terrace, Llanelli. He enlisted at Llanelli into the 1/4th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was the local Territorial Battalion, attached to 159 Brigade, 53rd (Welsh) Division. The Division landed at Cape Helles, Gallipoli, on 9 August 1915, and was immediately thrown into action, spending the next few days in isolated pockets, fighting against a Turkish counter-attack during the Battle of Sari Bair, and then at the Attack on Scimitar Hill. William was wounded at Gallipoli, and returned home for treatment, where he was attached to the 3rd Welsh. He died as on 11 June 1918, aged 29, and is buried at Box Cemetery, Llanelli.


William Thomas John, DCM, Sergeant, 20155, Welsh Regiment. William was probably the son of Thomas and Mary John, of 12, Twine Terrace, Llanelli. He enlisted at Llanelli in February 1915 into the 15th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was known as the Carmarthen Pals battalion. The battalion trained at Rhy and Winchester, before landing in France on 2 December 1915 attached to 114 Brigade, 38th (Welsh) Division. The entire Division moved to the Fleurbaix sector, where it was initiated into trench warfare. During June 1916 the Division marched south to the Somme, and on 7 July 1916 attacked Mametz Wood. The initial attack failed, and it was three days later, on 10 July, that a fresh attack was mounted. After two days of heavy hand to hand fighting within the wood, the Germans withdrew, and the battered Welshmen moved via Hebuterne to Boesinghe, on the Yser Canal, where it remained until launching its attack on Pilckem Ridge on 31 July 1917. The 15th Welsh remained in the line, and also took part in the Battle of Langemarck, before the entire Division was moved to positions near Armentieres over the winter. After the Germans launched their offensive on the Somme on 21 March 1918, the Division was moved back to the Somme, and took up positions north of Albert, around Aveluy Wood. On 21 August 1918 elements of the 15th Welsh crossed the River Ancre, and set up a bridgehead, which enabled the rest of the battalion to cross, and in the coming days advanced and captured Thiepval and Pozières Ridges. The Division then drove on past Longueval to the Canal du Nord and the Hindenburg Line, before turning towards Le Cateau and the Forest of Mormal. William gained the award of the Distinguished Conduct Medal, on 20 October 1918, when his platoon commander was killed whilst swimming the Selle, and he took command of the Platoon. The citation to the award stated that; 'He at once took command, and on emerging from the river re-organised his platoon under heavy machine-gun fire, and led them forward, capturing a machine gun and crew, and turning the gun on the enemy. He then pushed forward again and captured two small enemy trench howitzers. He showed gallant leadership and did excellent work.' Sadly William was wounded that day, and died on 2 November 1918, aged 26. He is buried at Forest Communal Cemetery, France.



Richard Johnson, Private, 3728, Welsh Regiment. Richard was the Husband of Emily Johnson (nee Evans), of 2, Arthur Street, Llanelli, and the couple had two children. He worked at the Pemberton Tinplate Works prior to the war, and enlisted at Llanelli into the 1/4th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was the local Territorial Battalion, attached to 159 Brigade, 53rd (Welsh) Division. The Division landed at Cape Helles, Gallipoli, on 9 August 1915, and was immediately thrown into action, spending the next few days in isolated pockets, fighting against a Turkish counter-attack during the Battle of Sari Bair. Richard was wounded within weeks of the landing, and died aboard a hospital ship on 9 September 1915. Richard was buried at sea two days later, so is commemorated on the Helles Memorial, Gallipoli.


Brinley Jones, Private, 13722, South Wales Borderers. Brinley resided at Mansel Street, Llanelli. He enlisted at Llanelli into the 1st Battalion, South Wales Borderers, which moved to France at the outbreak of war attached to 3 Brigade, 1st Division. The Division fought at the Battle of Mons, 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. Brinley was killed here on 25 January 1915. He is commemorated on the Le Touret Memorial, Richebourg L'Avoue, France.


Charles Samuel Jones, Corporal, 20001, South Wales Borderers. Charles was born at Llanelli in 1895, and enlisted there into the 11th Battalion, South Wales Borderers. They were attached to 115 Brigade, 38th (Welsh) Division, and moved to France on 2 December 1915. They 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 7 July, but met with fierce resistance, and it took until 14 July to totally clear the wood. The Division suffered terrible casualties at Mametz, and were taken out of the line, and moved to Ypres to rebuild. On 31 July 1917 the Division launched its assault on the Pilckem Ridge, and Charles was killed that day. He was 23 years old, and is commemorated on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium.


Cledwyn Lloyd Jones, Second Lieutenant, Notts & Derby (Sherwood Foresters). Cledwyn was the Son of Richard and Annie Jones, of Hilltop, Tyrfran, Llanelly, and was commissioned into the Sherwood Foresters, being posted to the 2/7th Battalion, which was attached to 178 Brigade, 59th (2nd North Midland) Division. In April 1916 the Division moved to Ireland, and was the first TF Division to serve there, involved in actions against the Republican Uprising of Easter 1916. During January 1917 they returned to England, and the following month landed in France. They followed the German Retreat to the Hindenburg Line, and then moved north, taking part in the Battle of the Menin Road (part of the Third Battle of Ypres), and the Battle of Polygon Wood. Later that year they moved south, and took part in the Battle of Cambrai. They remained in this sector over the final winter of the war, and on 21 March 1918 were one of the Divisions hit here by the German Spring Offensive, at the Battle of St Quentin. Cledwyn was killed in action here on 21 March 1918, aged just 21. He has no known grave, and so is remembered on the Arras Memorial, France.


D. T. R. Jones, Private, Welsh Regiment. This man cannot presently be identified.

Daniel Jones, Gunner, 97887, Royal Field Artillery. Daniel was born at Llanelli, and enlisted there into the Royal Field Artillery. He was posted to France with A Battery, 45th Brigade, RFA, which was attached to the 8th Division. Daniel was killed during the German Spring offensive, on 4 April 1918. He is commemorated on the Pozières Memorial, France.


Daniel Jones, Private, 9158, Welsh Regiment. Daniel was born at Llanelli. He had served with the Welsh Regiment before the war, and was a reservist, being called up in August 1914. Daniel was posted to the 2nd Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was attached to 3 Brigade, 1st Division. The Division had been one of the first to arrive in France, fighting at the Battle of Mons, and taking part in the retreat to the Marne, where the Germans were stopped. They then fought at the Aisne, and at Chivy, before being moved north to Ypres. Here they fought at the First Battle of Ypres., where the BEF stopped the German drive towards the Channel ports. Daniel was killed here during the Battle of Langemark, on 25 October 1914. He is commemorated on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium.


Daniel Jones, Private, 44531, Somerset Light Infantry. Daniel was the Son of Evan and Sarah Jane Jones, of 2, River Row, Pontrhydyrun, Newport, Mon. He probably worked at Llanelli prior to the war, and enlisted there into the King's Shropshire Light Infantry. Daniel was later transferred into the 8th Battalion, Somerset Light Infantry, which was attached to 63 Brigade, 37th Division. The Division had been in France since July 1915, and had fought on the Somme the following year. During 1917 it fought at the Battle of Arras and at Third Ypres. During March 1918 the Division was at the Somme, and fought during the German Offensive, at the Battle of Albert. Daniel was killed during a period of stalemate, on 8 May 1918. He was 25 years old, and is buried at Couin New British Cemetery, France.


David Jones, Sergeant, 852, Canadian Infantry. David was born on 3 May 1880, the Son of David and Elizabeth Jones, of Glenalla, College Hill, Llanelli. He had served with the 2nd Battalion, Welsh Regiment for six years, prior to emigrating to Canada. David enlisted in Canada on 1 September 1914, for some reason under the name of Donald Watkins, and joined the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry. The Regiment moved to France via England soon after, and took up positions at Dickebusch, Ypres, by 6 January 1915. By May 1915 the battalion was at Polygon Wood, and suffered heavy shelling by the Germans, who were incessantly attempting to drive the Canadians from their positions. David was wounded by gas, and had his feet shattered by a German shell, so was evacuated to the Base Hospital at Boulogne for treatment. He died there on 13 May 1915, aged 35, and is buried at Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, France.


David Jones, Private, 31234, South Wales Borderers. David was the Son of John and Mary Jones of Llanelli. Husband of Myfanwy Jones, of 4, Arthur Street, Llanelli. He enlisted at Llanelli into the army, and was posted to the 10th Battalion, South Wales Borderers, which was in France attached to 115 Brigade, 38th (Welsh) Division. The Division had landed in France during December 1915 and had spent their first winter in the trenches near Armentieres. In June they marched south to the Somme, where they were tasked with the capture of Mametz Wood. The attack on the wood began on 7 July, but met with fierce resistance, and it took until 14 July to totally clear the wood. The Division suffered terrible casualties at Mametz, and were taken out of the line, and moved to Ypres to rebuild. Here they fought at the Battle of Pilckem Ridge, and the Battle of Langemarck. They then moved to Armentieres, where they remained from September 1917 until March 1918 when the German Spring Offensive was launched. 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. David was killed here on 9 May 1918. He was 36 years old, and is buried at Bouzincourt Communal Cemetery Extension, France.


David Jones, Private, 14764, Welsh Regiment. David was born at Llanelli, and enlisted there into the 14th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was the Swansea battalion. The battalion moved to France on 2 December 1914 attached to 114 Brigade, 38th (Welsh) Division, and took part in several famous actions; at Mametz Wood in 1916, Pilckem Ridge in 1917, and the great advance from 21 August 1918. David was wounded during the final stages of the war, and returned to England, where he was hospitalised. He died of his wounds on 14 October 1918, and is buried at Capel Newydd Calvinist Methodist Chapelyard, Llanelli.


David Jones, Private, 15199, Royal Welsh Fusiliers. David was born at Llanelli, the Son of John and Letitia Jones. The family later moved to 82, Primrose St., Ton-Y-Pandy (Rhondda), where David met and married his wife, Dinah Jones, and they lived at 53, Marian St., Clydach Vale. David enlisted at Tonypandy into the 10th Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, which was attached to 76 Brigade, 3rd Division. David was killed during German Diversionary Attacks on Ypres on 17 February 1916. He was 38 years old, and is commemorated on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium.


David Jones, Private, 14379, South Wales Borderers. David was born at Llanelli, and enlisted there into the 6th Battalion, South Wales Borderers. The battalion was the Pioneer battalion to the 25th Division, and had moved to France in September 1915. The Division had fought on the Somme in 1916, and the following year saw much action at Passchendaele. During 1918 they suffered heavy casualties during the German Spring Offensive, before taking part in the great advance later that year. David was taken ill during the time of the Battle of the Selle, and died in hospital on 4 November 1918. He is buried at Terlincthun British Cemetery, Wimille, France.


David Bowen Jones, Private, 51307, Royal Scots Fusiliers. David was born on 16 February 1889, the son of John Conwil Jones and Maria Jones, of Croesyceiliog. He was educated at Idole School, before training as a Tailor. David married Margaret Evans, of 52, Glenalla Road, Llanelli on 10 May 1915, and fathered a child before enlisting into the army at Llanelli on 17 April 1916. He was posted to the 3rd Battalion, Royal Scots Fusiliers, and embarked aboard the Troopship Aragon in December 1917, which was bound for Egypt. David was drowned when Aragon was torpedoed in the Mediterranean on 30 December 1917. He was 28 years old, and is commemorated on the Alexandria Chatby Memorial, Egypt. His son Raymond had just been born on 9 November 1916.

David Edwin Jones, Sergeant, 27118, Royal Welsh Fusiliers. David was the Son of Mr. D. A. Jones, of 31, Princess Street, Llanelli. He enlisted at Holborn, London into the army, and was posted to France, where he joined the 17th Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers. The battalion had been in France since December 1915, attached to 115 Brigade, 38th (Welsh) Division, and had fought at Mametz Wood in July 1916, and Pilckem Ridge the following year. They 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 8 August 1918. The Germans had now lost the upper hand, and the British regained the lost ground on the Somme after an attack which began on 21 August, with the 38th Welsh in the midst of the attack during the Battle of Albert, and then moving east, where they fought at the Battle of Bapaume. Then the move began towards the mighty Hindenburg Line, and the Division carried on with their march east, fighting at the Battle of Havrincourt, and the Battle of Epehy. A short rest period ensued, during which time the Canal du Nord was breached, so opening a passage through the Hindenburg Line. The Division then fought at the Battle of Beaurevoir, and moved up towards Cambrai, capturing Villers-Outreaux. David was killed here on 8 October 1918. He was 30 years old, and is buried at Prospect Hill Cemetery, Gouy, France.


David Lewis Jones, Sergeant, 20124, Welsh Regiment. David was born at Ynyshir, Glamorgan. He worked at Llanelli prior to the war, and enlisted into the 15th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was known as the Carmarthen Pals battalion, attached to 114 Brigade, 38th (Welsh) Division. On 2 December 1915 the battalion moved to France, and the entire Division moved to the Fleurbaix sector, where it was initiated into trench warfare. During June 1916 the Division marched south to the Somme, and on 7 July 1916 attacked Mametz Wood. The initial attack failed, and it was three days later, on 10 July, that a fresh attack was mounted. After two days of heavy hand to hand fighting within the wood, the Germans withdrew, and the battered Welshmen moved via Hebuterne to Boesinghe, on the Yser Canal. David was wounded on 12 March 1917 when the 15th Welsh were shelled by the Germans at 'Hill Top', on the Yser Canal. He died of his wounds on 14 March 1917, and is buried at Mendinghem Military Cemetery, Belgium.


David Richard Jones, Gunner, 123893, Royal Garrison Artillery. David was the Son of David and Elizabeth Jones, of 34, Lakefield Road, Llanelli. He enlisted at Port Talbot into the Royal Garrison, Artillery, and was posted to France where he joined 284th Siege Battery, RGA. David was wounded during the Second Battle of Bapaume. He died of wounds on 3 September 1918, aged 31, and is buried at St. Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen, France.


David Samuel Jones, Sergeant, 200436, Welsh Regiment. David was the Son of David and Rosetta Jones, of 56, High Street, Llanelli. He enlisted at Carmarthen into the 1/4th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was the local Territorial Battalion, attached to 159 Brigade, 53rd (Welsh) Division. The Division landed at Cape Helles, Gallipoli, on 9 August 1915, and was immediately thrown into action, spending the next few days in isolated pockets, fighting against a Turkish counter-attack during the Battle of Sari Bair. The Division remained here throughout the coming months, and suffered severe losses in manpower strength during the great November 1915 blizzard on Gallipoli, when its total strength was reduced to less than that of a full-strength Brigade. On 11 December 1915 the Division was evacuated to Mudros, and by 23 December 1915 were moved to Egypt. They remained on the Suez Canal Defences for the next twelve months, where it took part in operations against the Sultan of Darfur, and in March 1917 took part in the advance into Palestine. David was wounded in Palestine, and died on 9 November 1917, aged 26. He is buried at Beersheba War Cemetery, Israel. His brother, Walter Thomas Jones, also fell.


David Wynne Jones, Private, 5161, Welsh Regiment. David was the  Son of Jane Jones, of 8, West End, Llanelli. He enlisted at Llanelli into the 1/4th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was the local Territorial Battalion, attached to 159 Brigade, 53rd (Welsh) Division. The Division landed at Cape Helles, Gallipoli, on 9 August 1915, and was immediately thrown into action, spending the next few days in isolated pockets, fighting against a Turkish counter-attack during the Battle of Sari Bair. David was killed here on 10 August 1915. He was 22 years old, and is buried at Green Hill Cemetery, Gallipoli.


Ernest Jones, Stoker, 3794S, Royal Navy. Ernest was the Son of William and Mary Ann Jones, of Maes-Yr-Haf, Bradford Street, Llanelly. He had been born at Pontardulais, and served with the Royal Navy aboard HMS Defence. Defence was a Minotaur Class armoured cruiser, and had been built at Pembroke Dockyards. She saw extensive service around the world, and became the flagship of Rear Admiral Sir Robert Arbuthnot, leading the First Cruiser Squadron at the Battle of Jutland on 31 May 1916. Defence was blown apart by German gunfire at Jutland on 31 May 1916, and sank with the loss of all hands. Ernest was 19 years old, and is commemorated on the Plymouth Naval Memorial, Devon.

Evan Jones, Sapper, 448158, Royal Engineers. Evan was the Husband of N. C. Jones, of 31, Ralph Terrace, Llanelli. He had served with the Welsh Field Company, Royal Engineers at Gallipoli, but had returned home after being wounded there. Evan was then posted to the 9th Division Signal Company, Royal Engineers. In March 1918 the Division was in the Cambrai area, and was one of the Divisions hit there by the German Spring Offensive, seeing heavy fighting at the Battle of St Quentin. Evan was wounded here, and died on 11 April 1918. He is buried at Arneke British Cemetery, France.

 

George Jones, Lance Corporal, 13306, South Wales Borderers. George was born at Llanelli, and enlisted there into the 4th Battalion, South Wales Borderers. The battalion was attached to 40 Brigade, 13th (Western) Division, and landed at Cape Helles, Gallipoli, during July 1915, relieving the 29th Division. They left and returned to Mudros at the end of the month, and the entire Division landed at ANZAC Cove from 3 August 1915. George was wounded here during the Battle of Russell's Top, and died on 10 August 1915, aged 28. He is commemorated on the Helles Memorial, Gallipoli.

George Albert Jones, Private, 40819, New Zealand Rifle Brigade. George was born at Llanelli, but had emigrated to New Zealand prior to the war. He enlised there into the 1st Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, which fought at Gallipoli with the ANZAC's, before moving to France, where it became part of the 3rd Brigade, New Zealand Division. George was killed during the time of the Battle of Langemarck, on 19 August 1917. He is buried at Prowse Point Military Cemetery, Belgium.


Gwilym Cyrus Jones, Private, 316107, Cheshire Regiment. Gwilym was the Son of Mr. William Isaac and Mrs. Muriel Jones, of 19, James Street, Llanelli. He enlisted there into the army, and was posted to the 9th Battalion, Cheshire Regiment, which was attached to 56 Brigade, 19th (Western) Division. The Division had moved to France during July 1915, and moved to positions near Loos. The Division fought during the opening attack of the Battle of Loos, and then moved to the Somme, where they took part in the second wave of the attack on Ovillers-La Boiselle on 1 July 1916, capturing the village at heavy cost, and fought through the Somme Battles of Pozieres and the Ancre in 1916. They then moved North 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. Gwilym was killed in action here on 27 March 1918, aged only 19. He has no known grave, and so is remembered on the Arras Memorial, France.


H. Jones, Seaman, Royal Navy. This man cannot presently be identified.

Harold Vivian Jones, Private, 54300, Welsh Regiment. Harold was the Son of John Lewis Jones and Mary Harriet Jones, of Bridgend Inn, New Dock, Llanelli. He enlisted at Llanelli into the army, and was posted to France, probably during August 1916, where he joined the 15th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was known as the Carmarthen Pals battalion, attached to 114 Brigade, 38th (Welsh) Division. The battalion had recently moved via Hebuterne to Boesinghe, on the Yser Canal, where it remained until launching its attack on Pilckem Ridge on 31 July 1917. The 15th Welsh remained in the line, and also took part in the Battle of Langemarck, before the entire Division was moved to positions near Armentieres over the winter. After the Germans launched their offensive on the Somme on 21 March 1918, the Division was moved back to the Somme, and took up positions north of Albert, around Aveluy Wood. From 21 August 1918 the 15th Welsh drove bridgeheads across the River Ancre, and in the following days the Division captured Thiepval Ridge and Pozieres, before driving towards Longueval. Harold was wounded during the drive over the old Somme battlefields. He died on wounds on 1 September 1918, aged 20, and is buried at Varennes Military Cemetery, France.


Harry Jones, Private, 15171, Devonshire Regiment. Harry was the Son of Mrs. Mary Jones, of 42, Woodfield Terrace, Penrhiwceiber, Mountain Ash, Glam. He had been born at Llanelli, and served with the 10th Battalion, Devonshire Regiment, which was attached to 79 Brigade, 26th Division. The Division had moved to France in September 1915, but then sailed from Marseilles for Salonika, where it remained for the rest of the war. Harry took ill in Salonika, and was sent home, where he died on 1 October 1918, aged 27. He is buried at Box Cemetery, Llanelli.


Harry Jones, Private, 13518, South Wales Borderers. Harry was the Son of William Herbert and Delilah Jones, of 2, Sunning Hill Terrace, Llanelli. He had lived overseas for eight years before the war, returning home to enlist into the 2nd Battalion, South Wales Borderers. The Division had been in China at the outbreak of war, and after capturing the German held port of Tientsin, returned to Britain where they joined 87 Brigade, 29th Division. The Division moved to Gallipoli via Egypt, landing on 25 April 1915, and saw much action during their time there. Harry was wounded here during the Battle of Gully Ravine, and died on 29 June 1915. He was 24 years old, and is commemorated on the Helles Memorial, Gallipoli.

Ieuan James Jones, Private, 17875, Welsh Regiment. Ieuan was the Son of Evan and Anne Jones, of 59, Pottery Street, Llanelli. He had been born at Aberavon, and enlisted there into the 14th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was raised as the Swansea battalion, and moved to France on 2 December 1914 attached to 114 Brigade, 38th (Welsh) Division. The entire Division moved to the Fleurbaix sector, where it was initiated into trench warfare. During June 1916 the Division marched south to the Somme, and on 7 July 1916 attacked Mametz Wood. The initial attack failed, and it was three days later, on 10 July, that a fresh attack was mounted. After two days of heavy hand to hand fighting within the wood, the Germans withdrew, and the battered Welshmen moved via Hebuterne to Boesinghe, on the Yser Canal. Ieuan must have been attached to the 6th or 2nd Welsh afterwards, as he was killed on the Somme on 5 November 1916, aged just 18. He is buried at Connaught Cemetery, Thiepval, France.


James Jones, Private, 27851, Welsh Regiment. James was the Son of David Jones, of 42, Prospect Place, Llanelli. He had enlisted at Treharris into the Welsh Regiment, and was posted to France during the summer of 1915, where he joined the 2nd Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was attached to 3 Brigade, 1st Division. The Division fought at the Battle of Loos in September 1915, and the following year fought on the Somme. 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 Ypres when James was wounded. He died of his wounds on 13 March 1918, aged 40, and is buried at Mendinghem Military Cemetery, Belgium.


James Dawson Jones, Private, 4406, Welsh Regiment. James was born at Mold, and lived at Preswylfa Row, New Dock, Llanelli prior to the war. He enlisted at Llanelli into the 1/4th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was the local Territorial Battalion, attached to 159 Brigade, 53rd (Welsh) Division. The Division landed at Cape Helles, Gallipoli, on 9 August 1915, and was immediately thrown into action, spending the next few days in isolated pockets, fighting against a Turkish counter-attack during the Battle of Sari Bair. James was killed here on 16 August 1915, and is commemorated on the Helles Memorial, Gallipoli.


John Jones, Private, 1067, Welsh Guards. John was the Son of W. J. and Elizabeth Jones, of 24, Caroline Street, Sea Side, Llanelli. He enlisted at London into the Welsh Guards after their formation on 26 February 1915, and was posted to the 1st Battalion, Welsh Guards, which moved to France in July 1915, joining the 3rd Guards Brigade, Guards Division. It remained on the Western Front throughout the war and saw its first major action during the Battle of Loos on 25 September 1915, remaining in the area during the coming months, where they also fought in the subsequent Action of Hohenzollern Redoubt. In July 1916 the Division moved to the Somme, where they fought at the Battle of Flers-Courcelette, and then at the Battle of Morval, capturing Lesboeufs Village. John was killed on the Somme on 19 November 1916. He was 20 years old, and is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, France.


John Evan Jones, Private, 40670, Welsh Regiment. John was born at Llanbrynmair, Montgomery, and resided at Llanelli prior to the war. He enlisted at Neath into the army, and was posted to France early in 1917, where he joined the 15th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was known as the Carmarthen Pals battalion, attached to 114 Brigade, 38th (Welsh) Division. The Division had famously captured Mametz Wood in July 1916, and the Pilckem Ridge at Ypres on 31 July 1917. The 15th Welsh remained in the line, and also took part in the Battle of Langemarck, before the entire Division was moved to positions near Armentieres over the winter. After the Germans launched their offensive on the Somme on 21 March 1918, the Division was moved back to the Somme, and took up positions north of Albert, around Aveluy Wood. From 21 August 1918 the 15th Welsh forged bridgeheads across the River Ancre, and the 38th Division then advanced, and captured Thiepval Ridge and Pozieres during the coming days. John was wounded around this time, and died on 29 August 1918. He is buried at Bagneux British Cemetery, Gezaincourt, France.


John Henry Jones, Sergeant, 20092, Welsh Regiment. John was born at Wellington, and resided at Llanelli prior to the war. He enlisted there during February 1915 into the 15th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was known as the Carmarthen Pals battalion, attached to 114 Brigade, 38th (Welsh) Division. On 2 December 1915 the battalion moved to France, and the entire Division moved to the Fleurbaix sector, where it was initiated into trench warfare. During June 1916 the Division marched south to the Somme, and on 7 July 1916 attacked Mametz Wood. The initial attack failed, and it was three days later, on 10 July, that a fresh attack was mounted. After two days of heavy hand to hand fighting within the wood, the Germans withdrew, and the battered Welshmen moved via Hebuterne to Boesinghe, on the Yser Canal, where it remained until launching its attack on Pilckem Ridge on 31 July 1917. The 15th Welsh remained in the line, and also took part in the Battle of Langemarck. John was killed here on 4 September 1917. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.


Joseph Henry Jones, Private, 125759, Machine Gun Corps. Joseph was the Son of Joseph Henry Jones and Sarah Jane Jones, of 53, Old Castle Road, Llanelli. He enlisted at Llanelli into the Monmouthshire Regiment, but was later transferred into the 4th Battalion, Machine Gun Corps, which was attached to the 4th Division. In spring 1918 the Division fought at the First Battle of Arras, and were then moved back to Flanders, where they took part in the Battle of Hazebrouck. Joseph was killed in action on 22 April 1918, during the German Offensive there. He was 22 years old, and is commemorated on the Loos Memorial, France.


John Jonathon Jones, Sergeant, 1445, Australian Imperial Force. John was the Son of Evan and Esther Jones, of Conwil Elvet, and was the brother of Thomas Jones, of Coldstream Street, Llanelli. He emigrated to Australia in 1896, and had served during the Boer War with the Australian Light Horse. At the outbreak of the Great War, John enlisted again, at Broadmeadows into the 13th Battalion, Australian Infantry. In December 1914 the battalion sailed from Albany to Egypt, where it became part of the 4th Brigade, 1st ANZAC Division, and landed at Anzac Cove, Gallipoli on 25 April 1915. John was wounded twice at Gallipoli, and was promoted Corporal. The battalion remained on Gallipoli until evacuation in December, and returned to Egypt. Here, the 4th Brigade was combined with the 12th and 13th Brigades to form the 4th Australian Division. In June 1916, the 13th sailed for France and the Western Front. Its first major action in France was at Pozieres in August, then during the attacks on Mouquet Farm. John suffered gunshot wounds to the thigh on the Somme on 30 August 1916, during the attack on Mouquet Farm, and was evacuated to the University War Hospital, Southampton. He died of his wounds there on 19 September 1916, aged 41, and was brought home for burial at Blaenycoed Congregational Chapelyard, Conwil Elfed. His brother Thomas also fell.

Mansel Lloyd Jones, Private, 18535, Royal Welsh Fusiliers. Mansel was the Son of John I. and F. E. Jones, of 13, Coldstream Street, Llanelli. He enlisted at Merthyr Tydfil into the army, and was posted to France, where he joined the 2nd Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers. The battalion had been attached to 19 Brigade since arriving in France, which had operated independently during the retreat from Mons to the Marne, and had then fought at First Ypres and at the Battle of Loos. By the summer of 1916, 19 Brigade was attached to 33rd Division, and moved to positions on the Somme. Mansel was killed here during the Battle of Bazentin Ridge, on 5 November 1916, fighting near Le Transloy Cemetery. He was 21 years old, and is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, France.


Oswald Glyn Jones, Sapper, 146924, Royal Engineers. Oswald was the Husband of G. Jones, of Pretoria, Glenalla Road, Llanelli. He enlisted at Llanelli into the Royal Engineers, and was posted to the 73rd Field Company, RE, which was in France attached to the 15th (Scottish) Division. During July 1915 the Division moved to France, and gained a reputation as one of the most formidable Divisions in the British Army. Here they fought at the Battle of Loos, and in Spring 1916, the Division was involved in German gas attacks near Hulluch. In July they moved to the Somme, where they took part in the Battle of Pozieres, and then fought at Battle of Flers-Courcelette, where they captured Martinpuich. In October they fought at the Battle of Le Transloy, and also in the Attacks on the Butte de Warlencourt. The Division followed the German retreat to Hindenburg Line early in 1917, and it was here that Oswald was wounded. He died of wounds on 29 March 1917, aged 24, and is buried at Duisans British Cemetery, Etrun, France.


Richard Jones, Gunner, 124058, Royal Garrison Artillery. Richard was the Son of George and Elizabeth Jones, of 22, Bigyn Road, Llanelli, and the Husband of Mary Jones, of 3, Llanerch, Llanelli. He enlisted at Llanelli into the Royal Garrison Artillery, and was posted to France with 287th Siege Battery, RGA. Richard fought at Ypres, during the Battle of Passchendaele, and was wounded there during the latter stages of the offensive. He died of his wounds on 25 November 1917, aged 24, and is buried at Menin Road South Military Cemetery, Belgium.


Robert Jones, Private, T/R/4/79292, Welsh Regiment. Robert was the nephew of T. R. James of Llanelli, and the Husband of Annie Mary Jones (formerly Lewis), of 3, Lake View, Furnace, Llanelli. He enlisted at Carmarthen into the 53rd Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was part of 14th Reserve Brigade. Robert died on home service while at Kinmel Park on 16 October 1918, aged just 18. He is buried at Box Cemetery, Llanelli.


Samuel Jones, Private, 79052, King's Liverpool Regiment. Samuel was born at Llanelli, and enlisted there into the army. He was posted to the 26th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment, which was attached to 218 Brigade, 73rd Division. Samuel must have been attached to a Labour Battalion in France, as he took ill and died during the time of the German retreat to the Hindenburg Line, on 5 April 1917. He is buried at Ste. Marie Cemetery, Le Havre, France.


Sydney Jones, Private, 227535, Monmouthshire Regiment. Sydney was the Son of Mrs. Thomas Jones, of 25, Upper William Street, Llanelli. He enlisted at Newport into the 1st Battalion, Monmouthshire Regiment. During February 1915 the battalion left the Welsh Division and landed in France on 13 February, joining 84 Brigade, 28th Division. After suffering heavy casualties at Ypres it combined with its two sister battalions for a while, until resuming its identity, and becoming the Pioneer Battalion to the 46th (North Midland) Division. The Division fought at Loos that month, and in 1916 fought in a diversionary attack at Gommecourt, on the Somme. They rested for several months at Arras, and at the end of 1916 took part in Operations on the Ancre. During March 1917 the Division followed the German Retreat to the Hindenburg Line, and then fought in the Battle of Arras, taking part in the Battle of Hill 70. Sydney was killed at Ypres while attached to the South Wales Borderers on 19 July 1917. He is buried at Dickebusch New Military Cemetery Extension, Belgium.


Thomas Jones, Private, 203961, Yorkshire Light Infantry. Thomas was the Son of Mary Ann Lewis, of 31, Caroline Street East, Sea Side, Llanelli. He enlisted at Lincoln into the 2/4th Battalion, Yorkshire Light Infantry, which was attached to 187 Brigade, 62nd (2nd West Riding) Division. The Division concentrated on the Western Front by 18 January 1917, and took part in Operations on the Ancre. In March 1917 the Division followed the German Retreat to the Hindenburg Line, and then fought at the Battle of Arras, during the Flanking Operations Round Bullecourt. Thomas took ill around this time, and died on 8 June 1917. He is buried at Adanac Military Cemetery, Miraumont, France.


Thomas Jones, Private, 14141, South Wales Borderers. Thomas was born at Conwil Elfed, and was the Husband of Margaret Jane Jones, of Bryn Awel, Clifton Terrace, Llanelli. He enlisted at Llanelli into the 5th Battalion, South Wales Borderers, which was attached to 58 Brigade, 19th (Western) Division. The Division crossed to France during July 1915, and moved to positions near Loos, where it took part in the opening attack of the Battle of Loos on 25 September 1915. It remained in the area over the winter. Thomas was killed in a mineshaft that was countermined by the Germans on 14 March 1916. He was 41 years old, and is commemorated on the Loos Memorial, France. His brother, John Jonathan Jones also fell.


Thomas Jones, Lance Sergeant, 212, Welsh Guards. Thomas was born at Llangattock, and resided at Llanelli prior to the war. He enlisted at Newport into the Grenadier Guards, and on 26 February 1915 became one of several hundred Grenadiers to transfer into the newly formed Welsh Guards. The 1st Battalion, Welsh Guards moved to France during July 1915, where it joined 3rd Guards Brigade, Guards Division. The Division saw its first major action during the Battle of Loos on 25 September 1915, remaining in the area during the coming months, where they also fought in the subsequent Action of Hohenzollern Redoubt. In July 1916 the Division moved to the Somme, where they fought at the Battle of Flers-Courcelette. Thomas was killed here on 10 September 1916. He was 27 years old, and is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, France.


Thomas Esmore Jones, Lieutenant, Royal Welsh Fusiliers. Thomas was the Son of the Rev. Evan T. Jones and Mrs. E. T. Jones, of 10, Goring Road, Llanelli. Thomas was commissioned into the Royal Welsh Fusiliers, and was posted to the 4th Battalion (Denbighshire), Royal Welsh Fusiliers, which was the Pioneer Battalion to the 47th (2nd London) Division. The Division moved to France during March 1915, and saw its first major action at the Battle of Aubers, and the Battle of Festubert during May 1915. They fought at the Battle of Loos in September. They were north of Arras in the spring of 1916 when the Germans attacked Vimy Ridge, and then fought at the Battle of the Somme that year. Early in 1917 the Division moved north to Belgium, and took part in the Battle of Messines, and then in November 1917 fought at the Battle of Cambrai. In March 1918 the Division were situated near St. Quentin, and faced the German Spring Offensive here on 21 March, fighting at the Battle of St Quentin, and then in the rearguard action at the First Battle of Bapaume. Thomas was killed here on 6 April 1918. He was 21 years old, and is commemorated on the Pozieres Memorial, France.


Thomas H Jones, Sergeant, 25214, Royal Flying Corps. Thomas was from Llanelli, and served with 18 Squadron, Royal Flying Corps. On 22 September 1916 he was flying as an observer in FE2b, Serial 6937, which was piloted by Lieutenant F. Hewson, when their aeroplane was attacked by German fighters, and shot down over Ervillers. Thomas was seriously wounded and taken prisoner by the Germans, but died in Hospital at Cambrai on 29 September 1916, as a POW. He is buried at St. Souplet British Cemetery, France.


Thomas John Jones, Private, 25228, South Wales Borderers. Thomas was born at Llanelli, and enlisted there into the Welsh Regiment. He was then posted to the 12th Battalion, South Wales Borderers, which was attached to 119 Brigade, 40th (Bantam) Division. The Division moved to France between the 1st and 9th June, and moved to the front near Loos. Late in 1916 they moved south to the Somme, and fought at the Battle of the Ancre, and remained in the area over the winter. In March, 1917 the Germans withdrew to their shortened line, called the Hindenburg Line, and the 40th Division were one of the Divisions that followed the withdrawal. Later in the year they took part in the Battle of Cambrai, playing an important role in the attack on Bourlon Wood. Thomas was killed here on 25 November 1917. He has no known grave, and is commemorated on the Cambrai Memorial, Louverval, France.


Thomas John Jones, Lance Corporal, 4232, Welsh Regiment. Thomas was born at Llanelli, and enlisted there into the 1/4th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was the local Territorial Battalion, attached to 159 Brigade, 53rd (Welsh) Division. The Division landed at Cape Helles, Gallipoli, on 9 August 1915, and was immediately thrown into action, spending the next few days in isolated pockets, fighting against a Turkish counter-attack during the Battle of Sari Bair. After being evacuated from Gallipoli, the Division spent twelve months in Egypt taking part in operations against the Sultan of Darfur. Thomas died in Egypt on 26 April 1916. He is buried at Cairo War Memorial Cemetery, Egypt.

Trevor Jones, MM & Bar, Private, 13367, Royal Welsh Fusiliers. Trevor was the Son of William J. and Elizabeth Jones, of 8, Cilwrfa Row, Llanelli. He enlisted at Llanelli into the 9th Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, which was attached to 58 Brigade, 19th (Western) Division. The Division moved to France during July 1915, and moved to positions near Loos, where it took part in the opening attack of the Battle of Loos on 25 September 1915. The following year the Division moved to the Somme, where it took part in the second wave of the attack on Ovillers-La Boiselle on 1 July, capturing the village at heavy cost. It then fought through the Somme Battles of Poziéres and the Ancre in 1916. In 1917 the Division moved north to Ypres, taking part in the Battle of Messines. Trevor was killed here during an attack south of Hollebeke on 31 July 1917. He was 22 years old, and is commemorated on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium. Trevor must have been a brave man, as he was awarded the Military Medal twice during his time at war.


Vincent James Jones, Private, 56173, Royal Army Medical Corps. Vincent was the Son of Llewelyn and Jessie Jones, of 4, Charles Street, Marble Hall, Llanelli. He enlisted at Worcester into the Royal Army Medical Corps, and was posted to France with the 65th Field Ambulance, RAMC, which was attached to the 21st Division. The Division crossed to France during September 1915, and saw its first major action within days, at the Battle of Loos. They moved south to the Somme in 1916, and fought there throughout the offensive. In March 1917 they followed the German Retreat to the Hindenburg Line, and in April fought at Arras, before moving to Ypres, and taking part in the Battle of Passchendaele, before moving again, and taking part in the Battle of Cambrai. The division was one of the units hit by the German Spring Offensive on the Somme in March 1918, suffering heavy casualties before being evacuated to Flanders to rest. Unluckily though, the Germans launched a fresh offensive on the Lys in April 1918, and the division was caught up in the thick of the fighting again. The battered division moved south to rebuild, but again was unlucky, as the Germans launched a fresh offensive on the Chemin-des-Dames, and the division was caught up in the action again, before moving north to the Somme sector, where they took part in the great offensive which ended the war. Vincent was killed during the Battle of Epehy, on 18 September 1918. He was 22 years old, and is buried at Gouzeaucourt New British Cemetery, France.


Walter Jones, Private, 45339, Welsh Regiment. Walter was born at Llanelli. He enlisted at Ogmore Vale into the army, and was posted to France, where he joined the 9th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was attached to 58 Brigade, 19th (Western) Division. The Division moved to France during July 1915, and moved to positions near Loos, where it took part in the opening attack of the Battle of Loos on 25 September 1915. The following year the Division moved to the Somme, where it took part in the second wave of the attack on Ovillers-La Boiselle on 1 July, capturing the village at heavy cost. It then fought at the Battle of Poziéres. Walter was wounded here, and died on 22 August 1916. He is buried at Dernancourt Communal Cemetery Extension, France.


Walter Thomas Jones, Private, 201556, Welsh Regiment. Walter was the Son of David and Rosetta Jones, of 56, High Street, Llanelli. He enlisted at Llanelli into the Welsh Regiment, and was posted to Salonika, to join the 11th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was attached to 67 Brigade, 22nd Division. Walter was killed in Salonika on 3 August 1917, aged just 19. He is buried at Karasouli Military Cemetery, Greece. His brother, David Samuel Jones, also fell.


William Jones, Private, 50260, South Lancashire Regiment. William was the Son of William John and Elizabeth Jones, of 24, Caroline Street, Llanelli. He enlisted at Llanelli into the army, and was posted to the 2nd Battalion, South Lancashire Regiment, which was in France attached to 64 Brigade, 21st Division. They moved to the Somme in 1916, and fought at the Battle of the Somme. In March 1917 they followed the German Retreat to the Hindenburg Line, and in April fought at Arras, during the First Battle of the Scarpe, the Third Battle of the Scarpe, and the Flanking Operations Round Bullecourt. Later in 1917 they were moved to Ypres, and took part in the Battle of Passchendaele. William was killed at Ypres on 17 September 1917. He was 19 years old, and is buried at Ypres Reservoir Cemetery, Belgium.


William Jones, Private, 63092, Welsh Regiment. William was born at Llanrhug, Carnavonshire, and must have worked at Llanelli prior to the war, enlisting there into the army. He was posted to France, where he joined the 15th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was known as the Carmarthen Pals battalion, and was attached to 114 Brigade, 38th (Welsh) Division. William probably joined the battalion after its move from Armentieres to the Somme in April 1918. The 38th Division held the line north of Albert, around Aveluy Wood, from April 1918 until launching its assault across the River Ancre on 21 August 1918. The 15th Welsh waded the River Ancre at night, creating two bridgeheads for the remainder of 114 Brigade to cross, before assaulting the German positions on Thiepval and Poziéres Ridge. Over the coming days the Division drove towards Longueval and beyond. William was killed during the Second Battle of Bapaume, on 1 September 1918. He is buried at Guards Cemetery, Lesbouefs, France.


William Jones, Private, 21569, Royal Welsh Fusiliers. William was the Son of Owen and Margaret Jones, of Bryn Mair, Talsarnau, Merioneth. He had been born at Llanelli, and enlisted at Finsbury Barracks, London into the 15th Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, which was raised as the London Welsh battalion, and moved to France on 2 December 1915 attached to 113 Brigade, 38th (Welsh) Division. The Division spent the next few months holding various sectors of the front from Fleurbaix to Givenchy, before marching south to the Somme in June 1916. On 7 July 1916 the Division launched its first assault on Mametz Wood. William was one of hundreds of men killed that day. He was 21 years old, and is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, France.


William Jones, Private, 235049, Royal Welsh Fusiliers. William was the Son of Isaac and Elizabeth Jones, of 2, Richmond Terrace, Llanelli. He enlisted at Llanelli into the South Wales Borderers, before being posted to France, where he joined the 10th Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers. The battalion had landed at Boulogne on 27 September 1915 with 76 Brigade, and joined the 3rd Division the following month. The Division moved south to the Somme, where they took part in the Battle of the Somme, where they captured Longueval. (Two men of the 10th RWF were awarded VC's at Delville Wood). In May 1917 the Division fought at the Battle of Arras, before moving back to Ypres, where they fought at the Battle of the Menin Road and the Battle of Polygon Wood. William was killed at Polygon Wood on 26 September 1917. He was 24 years old, and is commemorated n the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.


William Benjamin Jones, Private, 14135, South Wales Borderers. William was the Son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Jones, of 14, Cornish Place, New Dock, Llanelli. He enlisted at Llanelli into the 7th Battalion, South Wales Borderers, which was attached to 67 Brigade, 22nd Division. The Division crossed to France in early September 1915, but on 27 October 1915 the Division embarked at Marseilles for Salonika, where it remained for the rest of the war. William was wounded here during the Second Battle of Doiran, on 18 September 1918. He died of his wounds on 20 September 1918, aged 22, and is buried at Karasouli Military Cemetery, Greece.


William John Jones, Corporal, 371436, London Regiment. William was the Son of William and Hannah Jones, of 13, Andrew Street, Llanelli. He enlisted at Llanelli into the army, and was posted to France with the 8th Battalion, London Regiment, which was known as the Post Office Rifles. On 18 March 1915 the battalion landed at Le Havre, and two months later its formation was renamed 140 Brigade, 47th (2nd London) Division. The Division fought at the Battle of Aubers, and the Battle of Festubert during May 1915 and in September fought at the Battle of Loos, and subsequent Action of Hohenzollern Redoubt. They were north of Arras when the Germans attacked Vimy Ridge on 21 May 1918, and William was killed that day. He was 25 years old, and is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France.


John Rhys Joseph, Lieutenant, Royal Flying Corps. John was the Son of William and Christianna Joseph, of 60, Ann Street, Llanelli. John was commissioned into the Royal Flying Corps on 20 April 1917. He was posted to Scotland with 26 Reserve Squadron, RFC, and was killed there during a flying accident on 23 April 1917. John was just 18 years old, and is buried at Edinburgh (Comely Bank) Cemetery, Scotland.


Albert Augustus Kelly, Able Seaman, R/4177, Royal Naval Reserve. Albert was born on 1 December 1887. He enlisted on 18 November 1915 into the army, and married Lily Mary Bowen, of 31 Swansea Road, Llanelli, at Llanelli in June 1917, before being posted to France on 18 October 1917, joining Hawke Battalion. The battalion was attached to 189 Brigade, 63rd (Royal Naval) Division. Albert fought with the Division at the Battle of Cambrai, but took ill from pneumonia, and was admitted to the 150th RN Field Ambulance on 11 January 1918. He died at 48th Casualty Clearing Station from Pneumonia on 16 January 1918, aged 30, and is buried Rocquigny-Equancourt Road British Cemetery, Manancourt, France.


Robert James Kemp, Private, 423306, London Regiment. Robert was the Husband of Mrs. Catherine Jane Kemp, of 3, Brickyard Cottages, New Dock, Llanelli. He enlisted at Llanelli into the 4th Welsh, but was later posted to the 2/10th Battalion, London Regiment, which was known as the Hackney battalion, and was attached to 175 Brigade, 58th (2/1st London) Division. On 4 February 1917 the battalion landed at Le Havre, and followed the German Retreat to the Hindenburg Line in March. They then took part in the Flanking Operations Round Bullecourt. Later that year they moved north to Ypres, and took part in the Battle of the Menin Road, the Battle of Polygon Wood and the Second Battle of Passchendaele. In March 1918 the Division was positioned around St. Quentin, and was caught up in heavy fighting during the German Spring Offensive of 21 March. In August 1918 the Allies pressed an attack towards Villers Brettoneux, as part of the Battle of Amiens, and later in the month the Division also took part in the Battle of Albert which helped turn the war. Robert was wounded here, and died on 13 August 1918. He was 33 years old, and is buried at Pernois British Cemetery, Halloy-Les-Pernois, France.


David James Kendrick, Officer's Cook 2nd Class, L/9688, Royal Navy. David was the Son of James and Margaret Kendrick, of Llanelli. He married Eliza Beynon at Narberth in June 1911, and the couple lived at 33, Rope Walk Road, Llanelli. David served aboard HMS Vala, which was a Q Ship, based at Milford Haven. The Q-Ships were trawlers, which had hidden guns, and were used to lure German submarines to their doom. Vala had an eventful was, but was sunk by the German submarine U-54 off Ireland on 21 August 1918, with the loss of all hands. David was 33 years old when he died that day, and is commemorated alongside his shipmates on the Plymouth Naval Memorial, Devon.

George Daniel King, Lance Corporal, 13523, Royal Welsh Fusiliers. George was the Son of Charles and Eleanor King, of 123, Botley Road, New Botley, Oxford. He must have worked at Llanelli prior to the war, as he enlisted there into the 9th Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, which was attached to 58 Brigade, 19th (Western) Division. The Division moved to France during July 1915, and moved to positions near Loos, where it took part in the opening attack of the Battle of Loos on 25 September 1915. George was wounded that day, and died on 27 September 1915, aged 27. He is buried at Chocques Military Cemetery, France.


William King, Gunner, 62647, Royal Field Artillery. William was Husband of Ellen Etta King, of 44, Commercial St., Griffithstown, Newport, Mon. He had previously lived at Biddulph Street, New Dock, Llanelli. William served in France with the 92nd Battery, Royal Field Artillery. The battery was on the Somme in the summer of 1916, when William suffered a heart attack and died on Sunday 15 July 1916. He was 35 years old, and is buried at Englebelmer Communal Cemetery, France.


Samuel Kirkpatrick, Private, 9017, Welsh Regiment. Samuel was born at Risca. He had lived at Llanelli prior to the war, and was a regular soldier. At the outbreak of war he went to France with the 2nd Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was attached to 3 Brigade, 1st Division. The Division fought at Mons, and the subsequent retreat to the Marne. Here the German advance on Paris was stopped, and the BEF drove the Germans back north to the Aisne. Here, the 2nd Welsh made a famous charge at Chivy Ridge on 14 September 1914, and it was during this attack that Samuel was killed on 26 September 1914. He is commemorated on the La Ferte-Sous-Joarre Memorial, France.


Frederick Knibbs, Lance Corporal, 13086, Royal Welsh Fusiliers. Frederick was the Son of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Knibbs, of 30, Rock Hill, Chipping Norton, Oxon. He worked at Llanelli prior to the war, and enlisted there into the 9th Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, which was attached to 58 Brigade, 19th (Western) Division. Division crossed to France during July 1915, and moved to positions near Loos, where it took part in the opening attack of the Battle of Loos on 25 September 1915. Frederick was wounded at Loos, and died on 28 September 1915, aged 26. He is buried at Le Treport Military Cemetery, France.


John Knill, Private, 118303, Machine Gun Corps. John was born at Llanelli, and enlisted at Pembrey into the army. He was posted to the North Lancashire Regiment, before being transferred to the 59th Battalion, Machine Gun Corps, which was attached to the 59th (2nd North Midland) Division. John was killed during the German Spring Offensive, at the Battle of St. Quentin, on 21 March 1918. He is buried at Ontario Cemetery, Sains-Le-Marquion, France.


John William Albert Kydd, Second Lieutenant, Lancashire Fusiliers. John was born on 17 September 1898, the Son of David and Mary Helen Fraser Kydd, of Tyrfran, Llanelli. He was commissioned into the Lancashire Fusiliers on 2 August 1917, and posted to France where he joined the 19th Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers. The battalion was the Pioneer battalion to the 49th (West Riding) Division. John joined the Division at Ypres, and took part in the Battle of Poelcapelle that year. The Division remained in Flanders over the final winter of the war, and it was here that John was killed on 26 March 1918. He was 19 years old, and is buried at Menin Road South Military Cemetery, Belgium.


Reginald Lambert, Private, 20409, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry. Reginald was the Son of Hezekiah and the late Susan Lambert, of Sherborne, Dorset. He probably worked at Llanelli prior to the war, as he enlisted there into the army. Reginald was posted to France, where he joined the 2/1st Battalion, Ox and Bucks Light Infantry, which was attached to 184 Brigade, 61st (2nd South Midland) Division. The Division moved to France during 21 May 1916, moving to positions at Fromelles. The first major action in which the Division was engaged turned out to be a disaster. An attack was made on 19 July 1916 at Fromelles, a subsidiary action to the much larger battle taking place further south on the Somme. The Division suffered very heavy casualties for no significant gain and no enemy reserves were diverted from the Somme. Such was the damage to the Division and its reputation that it was not used again other than for holding trench lines until 1917. Reginald became ill, and died on 18 January 1917, aged 27. He is buried at Puchevillers British Cemetery, France.


James Law, Private, Welsh Regiment. James was the Son of David and Mary Law, of Bynea. Not much is presently known about him, but he is buried with his parents and sister at Box Cemetery, Llanelli. The headstone is worn, but shows that he died on 20 August 1918, aged 20, and had served with the 4th Welsh.

William Laviers Lee, Private, 29867, Royal Welsh Fusiliers. William was born at Llanelli in June 1892, the Son of James and Margaret Lee. The family later moved to 53, Station St., Maesteg, and William enlisted at Abergavenny into the army. He was posted to the 9th Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, which was attached to 58 Brigade, 19th (Western) Division. The Division moved to France during July 1915, and moved to positions near Loos, where it took part in the opening attack of the Battle of Loos on 25 September 1915. The following year the Division moved to the Somme, where it took part in the second wave of the attack on Ovillers-La Boiselle on 1 July, capturing the village at heavy cost. It then fought through the Somme Battles of Poziéres and the Ancre in 1916. William was killed at the Battle of Le Transloy, on 26 October 1916, aged 24. He is buried at Regina Trench Cemetery, Grandcourt, France.


Hugh Charles Lennon, Master Gunner, 24325, Royal Garrison Artillery. Hugh was the Son of William Lennon, of 37, Croydon Road, Elmer's End, Beckenham, Kent. He married Justina Sophia Griffiths, of Llanelli, at Battle in March 1910, and the couple lived at 2, Station Road, South Cerney, Glos. Hugh was a regular soldier, and must have lived at Llanelli at some time. During the Great War he was attached to the Royal Artillery Staff in India, and died there on 6 June 1918 after becoming ill. Hugh was 35 years old, and is buried at Peshawar. He is also commemorated on the Delhi Memorial (India Gate), India. He was the holder of the Long Service and Good Conduct Medal.

Arthur Frederick Lewis, Pioneer, 349630, Royal Engineers. Arthur was the son of Thomas John and Margaret Lewis, of 10 Wood End Road, Llanelli. He enlisted at Llanelli on 25 February 1916 into the Royal Engineers, and was posted to their 4th Reserve Battalion, stationed at Kinmel Park. Arthur married Annie Mary Thomas, on 27 June 1918. Arthur became ill with pneumonia whilst training, and died in Hospital at Kinmel Park on 5 November 1918. He was 22 years old, and is buried at Box Cemetery, Llanelli.


Cyril William Victor Lewis, Lieutenant, Middlesex Regiment. Cyril was the Son of William Henry and Rachel Lewis, of York House, Llanelli. Cyril started his schooling at the National School, Llanelli, before receiving his education at Llandovery from 1906 until 1912. While at Llandovery he won a Scholarship to St. John's College, Oxford, and it was there, while a student, that he volunteered for the Army in 1914. He was commissioned into the Middlesex Regiment, and served in France with the 1st Battalion, which was attached to 98 Brigade, 33rd Division, for 18 months before being wounded. In September 1917 he took a draft of men to Ireland, and on his return visited Llanelli before setting off for Chatham. On 3 October 1917 Cyril was killed during a firing practice when a faulty cartridge back-fired, breaking the bolt of his rifle and piercing his neck. He was 24 years old, and was buried with full military honours at Llanelli Church Cemetery on 8 October 1917. Cyril had two brothers, namely Lieutenants C.J.B. Lewis and W.R. Lewis both of whom served with the Welsh Regiment in France.


D. J. Lewis, Bugler. This man cannot presently be identified.

D. S. Lewis, Sapper, Royal Engineers. This man cannot presently be identified.

David James Lewis, Sergeant, 5732, Royal Welsh Fusiliers. David was the Son of James and Mary Lewis, of 39, Prospect Place, Llanelli. He enlisted at Llanelli on 27 August 1914 into the 10th Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers. The battalion had landed at Boulogne on 27 September 1915 with 76 Brigade, and joined the 3rd Division the following month. The Division moved south to the Somme, where they took part in the Battle of the Somme, where they captured Longueval. David was killed here on 20 July 1916, during the attempt to capture Delville Wood. (Two men of the 10th RWF were awarded VC's at Delville Wood). He was 19 years old, and is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, France.


David Morgan Lewis, Greaser, 912866, Royal Navy. David was the Son of David and Mary Lewis, of Isypentre, Llanrhystyd, Cardiganshire. He lived with his wife, Catherine Lewis, at 32, New Road, Llanelli prior to the war, and enlisted into the Royal Navy. David was serving aboard HMMS Blackmorevale, which was a minesweeper, when she struck a German Mine off Montrose on 1 May 1918 and sank. David was killed during the sinking. He was 30 years old, and is commemorated on the Plymouth Naval Memorial, England.

Edgar Lewis, Private, 202542, Royal Welsh Fusiliers. Edgar was the Son of Mr. and Mrs. E. Lewis, of Llanelli. He enlisted at Wrexham into the Royal Welsh Fusiliers, and was posted to France, where he joined the 2nd Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers. The battalion had been in France since the outbreak of war, and had fought in every major action thereafter. In February 1918 it became attached to 115 Brigade, 38th (Welsh) Division, and moved with the Division to the Somme in April 1918, where it took positions in the line north of Albert. Edgar was wounded here in May 1918, and died on 18 May 1918, aged 20. He is buried at Varennes Military Cemetery, France.


Frederick James Lewis, Private, 201636, South Wales Borderers. Frederick was the Son of John Perkin and Mary Jane Lewis. He enlisted at Brecon into the South Wales Borderers, and was posted to the Brecknock Battalion, SWB, which was a Garrison unit, attached to the 5th (Mhow) Division. Frederick became ill and died in India on 22 October 1918. He was 25 years old, and is commemorated on the Kirkee 1914-1918 Memorial, India.

George Albert Lewis, Private, 1895, Welsh Guards. George was the Son of John and Sarah Lewis, of 40, Station Road, Burry Port. His details with the CWGC state that he was originally rejected as "unfit", and underwent an operation in Llanelli Hospital to render himself "fit". George then enlisted into the 1st Battalion, Welsh Guards, attached to the 3rd Brigade, Guards Division. This Division has the distinction of being formed in France in August 1915. The various Guards units that had been with other Divisions were withdrawn to be brought together to create this fine formation. It remained on the Western Front throughout the war and saw its first major action during the Battle of Loos on 25 September 1915, remaining in the area during the coming months, where they also fought in the subsequent Action of Hohenzollern Redoubt. They then spent a brief period at Ypres, and George was soon wounded. He died of wounds on 22 March 1916, and is buried at Brandhoek Military Cemetery, Belgium.


Ivor Lewis, Private, 2963, Royal Army Medical Corps. Ivor was born at Llanelli, and enlisted at Pontypool into the Royal Army Medical Corps. He was posted to France with the 17th Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps, which was attached to the 6th Division. On 10 September 1914 the Division landed at St Nazaire and proceeded to the Western Front, and arrived in time to reinforce the hard-pressed BEF on the Aisne, before the whole army was moved north into Flanders. Here they took part in the Action of Hooge during June 1915. Ivor was wounded later that year, during the Actions of The Bluff, and died on 1 January 1916. He is buried at Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium.


John Lewis, Rifleman, Y/1874, King's Royal Rifle Corps. John was born at Ferndale. He probably worked at Llanelli prior to the war, as he enlisted there into the army. John was posted to France with the 7th Battalion, King's Royal Rifle Corps, which was attached to 41 Brigade, 14th (Light) Division. The Division was to see its first action during the Action of Hooge, where the Division were the first to be attacked by the German use of flamethrowers. They then fought at the Second attack on Bellewaarde. In July 1916 they moved to the Somme, and fought at the Battle of Delville Wood, and then the Battle of Flers-Courcelette. John was killed at Flers on 15 September 1916, and is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, France.


John Lewis, Private, 6892, Welsh Regiment. John was born at Llanelli, and was the husband of Mrs. Lewis, of Burry Street, Seaside, Llanelli. He was an army reservist, having served for several years prior to the war with the Welsh Regiment. He went to France at the outbreak of war with the 2nd Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was attached to 3 Brigade, 1st Division. The Division had been one of the first to arrive in France, fighting at the Battle of Mons, and taking part in the retreat to the Marne, where the Germans were stopped. They then fought at the Aisne, and at Chivy, before being moved north to Ypres. Here they fought at the First Battle of Ypres, where they again stopped the German Offensive, before wintering in Flanders. John was killed during the Defence of Givenchy, on 21 December 1914. He is commemorated on the Le Touret Memorial, Richebourg L'Avoue, France.


John Henry Lewis, Private, PLY/17563, Royal Marine Light Infantry. John was the son of Mary E. Lewis, of 19, Rice Street, Llanelli. He enlisted into the Royal Marines on 9 November 1914, and joined the 2nd Royal Marine Battalion at Gallipoli on 5 October 1915, where it was attached to the Royal Naval Division. They were transferred from the authority of the Admiralty to the War Office on 29 April 1916, and was redesignated the 63rd (Royal Naval) Division on 19 July 1916. The Division moved to France, arriving at Marseilles between 12 and 23 May 1916 and moved to positions on the Somme, where it took part in the Battle of the Ancre, and the resulting Operations on the Ancre. John was killed in Action here on 20 February 1917. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, France.


Lance Lewis, Private, 201747, Welsh Regiment. Lance was born at Llanelli, and enlisted at Cardiff into the 1/4th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was the local Territorial Battalion, attached to 159 Brigade, 53rd (Welsh) Division. The Division landed at Cape Helles, Gallipoli, on 9 August 1915, and was immediately thrown into action, spending the next few days in isolated pockets, fighting against a Turkish counter-attack during the Battle of Sari Bair. The Division remained here throughout the coming months, and suffered severe losses in manpower strength during the great November 1915 blizzard on Gallipoli, when its total strength was reduced to less than that of a full-strength Brigade. On 11 December 1915 the Division was evacuated to Mudros, and by 23 December 1915 were moved to Egypt. They remained on the Suez Canal Defences for the next twelve months, where it took part in operations against the Sultan of Darfur, and in March 1917 took part in the advance into Palestine. Lance was killed during the First Battle of Gaza, on 26 March 1917. He is commemorated on the Jerusalem Memorial, Israel.


Richard Aaron Lewis, Bugler, 292, Royal Engineers. Richard was the Son of John and Mary Maria Lewis, of Brynhir, 97, Sandy Road, Llanelli. He had been a Buglr with the Royal Engineers for three years prior to the war, and was called up, joining the 1/1st Welsh Field Company, which was attached to the 53rd (Welsh) Division. Richard was wounded during the Defence of Helles, at Gallipoli. He died of wounds on 30 August 1915, aged 23, and is buried at Hill 10 Cemetery, Gallipoli.


Robert John Lewis, Corporal, 30209, Gloucestershire Regiment. Robert was born at Llanelli in December 1889. He married Henrietta Powell in September 1914, before joining the Royal Artillery at Llanelli, with the service number 1853. Robert was later transferred to the Gloucestershire Regiment, and was posted to France on 9 November 1916, where he joined the 8th (Service) Battalion, Gloucester Regiment, which was attached to 57 Brigade, 19th (Western) Division. The Division was on the Somme, where it had seen severe fighting over the preceding months. In 1917 the Division moved North to Ypres, taking part in the Battle of Messines, and fought on the Menin Road and at Polygon Wood, before moving up to Broodseinde, Poelcappelle and Passchendaele Village itself. On 21 March 1918 they were caught up in the German Spring Offensive between Cambrai and St. Quentin, where they suffered terrible casualties during their retreat over the coming days. Robert was killed in action on 28 March 1918. He was 28 years old, and is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France.


Thomas James Lewis, Private, 3045, Welsh Guards. Thomas was the Son of Henry and Mary Ann Lewis, of 10, West End, Llanelli. He enlisted at Llanelli into the Welsh Guards, which had been formed on 26 February 1915. Thomas was posted to France, where he joined the 1st Battalion, Welsh Guards, which was attached to the 3rd Guards Brigade, Guards Division. The Division had its first major action at the Battle of Loos in September 1915, and in 1916 fought at the Battle of the Somme. They remained here for the winter, and in March 1917 took part in the advance caused by the German Retreat to the Hindenburg Line. Later that year they moved north to Ypres, where they fought at the Battle of the Pilkem, and then at the Battle of the Menin Road, Battle of Poelcapelle and the First Battle of Passchendaele. Thomas was killed at Passchendaele on 12 October 1917. He was 24 years old, and is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.


William David Lewis, Private, 117864, Labour Corps. Listed on the memorial as W. T. Lewis, this is probably the correct man. William was born at Carmarthen, the Son of William and Susannah Lewis, who later moved to 32, Devon Place, Newport, Mon. William was the Husband of Mary Jane Lewis, and they lived at 87, Old Castle Road, Llanelli, where William probably worked in the Tinplate Works. He enlisted at Llanelli into the Welsh Regiment, but was probably wounded at some time, as he was transferred to the 137th Company, Labour Corps. William was wounded during the German offensives of 1918, and was brought to Hospital at Blargies, where he died on 19 May 1918. William was 39 years old, and is buried at Blargies Communal Cemetery Extension, France.


William George Lewis, Private, 14134, Royal Welsh Fusiliers. William was the Son of David and Prudence Lewis, of 5, New Dock Street, Llanelli. He enlisted at Llanelli into the 11th Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, which was attached to 67 Brigade, 22nd Division. The Division crossed to France in early September 1915, but then embarked from Marseilles for Salonika, where it remained for the war. William was killed in Salonika on 15 August 1917, aged 27. He is buried at Doiran Military Cemetery, Greece.


William Henry Lewis, Petty Officer 1st Class, 158928, Royal Navy. William was born at Tenby, and was a regular in the Royal Navy, serving aboard HMS Dublin. She was a Town Class Light Cruiser, which had been launched in April 1912. She had operated in the Mediterranean since, and at the end of September 1914 the Dublin was part of the squadron under Admiral Carden watching the Dardanelles. While the majority of British ships were soon replaced with French ships, the Dublin (along with the battle cruiser Indefatigable and three submarines) remained off the Dardanelles at the end of 1914. It is not known what happened to William, but he died on 23 October 1914. He was buried at sea, and is commemorated on the Plymouth Naval Memorial, Devon.

William Wddyn Lewis, Private, 45665, Welsh Regiment. William was the Son of David and Anne Lewis, of 36, Hermon Rd., Caerau, Bridgend. He probably worked at Llanelli prior to the war, and enlisted there into the army. William was posted to the 23rd Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was the Pioneer battalion to the 28th Division. During January 1915 it moved to France, landing at Le Havre and moved to the Western Front, where it saw its first major action during the Second Battle of Ypres. The Division took part in the Battle of Loos in September 1915, and in October 1915 embarked at Marseilles, and proceeded to Egypt, prior to moving to Salonika. William died in Salonika on 21 September 1916, aged 25. He is buried at Salonika (Lembet Road) Military Cemetery, Greece.


Simon Ley, Private, 489685, Labour Corps. Simon was the Son of Peter G. M. and Rosannah Ley, of 10, Upper Water Street, Llanelli. He enlisted at Llanelli into the army, and served with the South Lancashire Regiment, before being transferred to the Labour Corps, probably due to being wounded at some time. Simon died on 9 November 1918, aged 27, and is buried at Llanelli (Old Road) Church Cemetery.


James Robert Liffen, Corporal, 73, Suffolk Regiment. James was born at Ipswich. He must have lived at Llanelli prior to the war, and enlisted back at Ipswich into the 4th Battalion, Suffolk Regiment. At the outbreak of war the battalion was attached to the Norfolk and Suffolk Brigade, East Anglian Division. On 9 November 1914 the battalion landed at Le Havre, and joined the Jullundur Brigade, 3rd (Lahore) Division. The Division took up positions around Neuve Chapelle, in Northern France, and it was there, during the Battle of Neuve Chapelle, that James was killed on 12 March 1915. He is buried at Guards Cemetery, Windy Corner, Cuinchy, France.


John Joseph Lissamore, Private, 4434, Welsh Regiment. John was the Son of John Joseph and Jane Lissamore, of Llanelli. He married Charlotte Ann Jones in 1909, and the couple lived at 13, Amos Terrace, Llanelli, where Charlotte gave birth to their son John in 1912. John enlisted at Llanelli at the outbreak of war, and joined the 1/4th Battalion, Welsh Regiment. Sadly, John drowned at Neyland on 30 August 1914, aged 23. His body was never found, so John is commemorated on the Hollybrook Memorial, Southampton.


Stephen Lister, MM, Private, 13724, South Wales Borderers. Stephen was the Son of Stephen and Mary E Lister, of 20, Raby Street, Llanelli. He enlisted in August 1914 into the South Wales Borderers. After training he was posted to the 1st Battalion South Wales Borderers and landed in France on 5 January 1915 as part of a reinforcement draft. Stephen was wounded at some point and returned to Britain to recover, before being posted to the 2nd Battalion, South Wales Borderers, which was attached to 87 Brigade, 29th Division. Stephen won the award of the Military Medal soon after, probably at Arras, during their assault on Monchy-le-Preux. He fought with the battalion during the later Battle of Passchendaele, but was wounded on 2 February 1918, and taken to 44 Casualty Clearing Station at Poperinghe, where he died on 3 February 1918. Stephen was 25 years old, and is buried at Nine Elms British Cemetery, Belgium.


Albert Vincent Lloyd, Sapper, 20358, Royal Engineers. Albert was the Son of Thomas Vincent Lloyd and Martha Lloyd of Swansea Castle, Llanelli. He resided at Cardiff prior to the war, and enlisted there into the Royal Engineers. He went to France soon after the outbreak of war, and was stationed near Loos when he was wounded by a German hand grenade, and died on 1 September 1915. He was 32 years old, and is buried at Chocques Military Cemetery, France.


Cyril Harcourt Lloyd, Gunner, 201967, Royal Field Artillery. Cyril was born at Llanelli in June 1889, the Son of Mr. G. H. and Mrs. E. Lloyd. The family later moved to 39, Duffryn St., Mountain Ash, Glam. Cyril enlisted at Mountain Ash into the Royal Garrison Artillery, but was posted to France with 466th Battery, 66th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery. Cyril was wounded at Ypres during the time of the Battle of Messines, and died on 8 June 1917, aged 28. He is buried at Dickebusch New Military Cemetery Extension, Belgium.

David Lloyd, Private, 7231, Welsh Regiment. David was born at Carmarthen, but lived at Llanelli prior to the war, where he was a member of the Salvation Army. He was a regular soldier, and went to France with the 2nd Battalion, Welsh Regiment at the outbreak of war, which was attached to 3 Brigade, 1st Division. The Division moved to Mons, and took part in the retreat from Mons to the Marne, before pushing the Germans back to the Aisne. The BEF then moved to defend Ypres from a German drive towards the Channel, and David was killed here during the Battle of Langemark, on 27 October 1914. He is commemorated on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium.

David Lloyd, Private, 34109, Welsh Regiment. David was born at Llanelli, and enlisted at Swansea into the army. He was posted to France where he joined the 9th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was attached to 58 Brigade, 19th (Western) Division. David would have fought with the Division during their successful assault on La Boiselle on the Somme in July 1916. It then fought through the Somme Battles of Pozières and the Ancre in 1916. In 1917 the Division moved north to Ypres, taking part in the Battle of Messines. David was killed here on 19 July 1917. He is commemorated on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium.


Gwilym Lloyd, Able Seaman, R/3425, Royal Naval Reserve. Gwilym was born on 11 April 1887, the Son of James and Elizabeth Lloyd, of 13, Lakefield Road, Llanelli. He enlisted into the Pembroke Yeomanry on 17 August 1916, and transferred to the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, for service with the Royal Naval Division on 11 July 1917, joining Nelson Battalion in France. The battalion was at Ypres, attached to 189 Brigade, 63rd (Royal Naval) Division, preparing for their part in the assault on Passchendaele village. Gwilym was wounded here, and died on 27 October 1917, aged 30. He was buried in an isolated grave on the battlefield, but this was lost during the coming months, so today Gwilym is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.


Gwilym Henry Lloyd, Private, 32887, Notts & Derby (Sherwood Foresters). Gwilym was born at Llanelli, but resided at Taffs Well prior to the war. He enlisted at Derby into the army, and was posted to the 11th Battalion, Sherwood Foresters, which was attached to 70 Brigade, 23rd Division. Between 21 and 26 August, 1915 the Division landed in Boulogne and proceeded to the Western Front, initially concentrating near Tilques. They saw their first major action at the Battle of Albert, where they captured Contalmaison. Gwilym was killed during the first day of the Battle of the Somme, on 1 July 1916. He is buried at Serre Road Cemetery No. 2, France.


I. Lloyd, Private. This man cannot presently be identified.

R. Lloyd, Private, Welsh Regiment. This man cannot presently be identified.

T. Lloyd, Private. This man cannot presently be identified.

Edward Sharland Lockstone, Private, 11134, Wiltshire Regiment. Edward was the Son of Edward Henry and Elizabeth Lockstone, of The Firs, Milbourne, Malmesbury, Wilts. He worked as a Bank Clerk at Lloyds Bank, Llanelli prior to the war. He enlisted back at Malmesbury into the 2nd Battalion, Wiltshire Regiment, which was attached to 21 Brigade, 7th Division. The battalion landed at Zeebrugge on 7 October 1914, before the complete Division 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, 1915 fought at the Battle of Neuve Chapelle. Edward was killed here on 12 March 1915. He was 25 years old, and is commemorated on the Le Touret Memorial, Richebourg L'Avoue, France.


William Stephen Lovelock, Rifleman, 6445, King's Royal Rifle Corps. William was the Son of Mr. and Mrs. William Lovelock, of Islington, London. He resided at Llanelli prior to the war, but enlisted at Holloway, London into the 13th Battalion, King's Royal Rifle Corps, which was attached to 111 Brigade, 37th Division. Late in July 1915 the Division landed in France. They took part in the Attack on the Gommecourt Salient, during the first phase of the Battle of the Somme, on 1 July 1916, and then fought at the later Battle of the Ancre. They moved north in March 1917, and took part in the First Battle of the Scarpe, where they captured Monchy le Preux. William was killed at the Second Battle of the Scarpe, on 23 April 1917. He was 21 years old, and is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France. His father also fell (Probably Rifleman William Lovelock, R/7885, 1st King's Royal Rifle Corps, on Saturday 15 May 1915).


Joseph Lovett, Private, 11294, Welsh Regiment. Joseph was born at Llanelli in 1889. He enlisted there into the 8th Battalion, Welsh Regiment. The battalion formed at Cardiff in August 1914, attached to 40 Brigade, 13th (Western) Division, then converted to a Pioneer battalion before embarking at Avonmouth on 15 June 1915, and landed at ANZAC cove on 5 August 1915. Joseph was killed during the Battle of Sari Bair, on 8 August 1915. He is commemorated on the Helles Memorial, Gallipoli.


William John Lowe, Driver, M2/0/8835, Royal Army Service Corps. William was the Son of William and Sarah Lowe. Very little is known of him, except that he served with the MT Section of the Army Service Corps as a Driver, and died at home on 31 March 1919, aged 32. He is buried at Kidwelly (St. Mary) Churchyard.

Thomas George Lucas, Sergeant, TS/1195, Labour Corps. Thomas was born at Llanelli in 1868. He married Mary Rattenbury at Llanelli in June 1898. Thomas served during the war as a Driver with the Army Service Corps. The war took a toll on his health, and he died in hospital at Birmingham on 29 September 1918, aged 49. Thomas is buried at Birmingham (Witton) Cemetery.

Christopher John Luckett, Private, 33939, Welsh Regiment. Christopher was the Son of James and Amelia Luckett, of The Row, Shirenewton, Chepstow. He probably worked at Llanelli prior to the war, and enlisted there into the army. Christopher was posted to France, where he joined the 2nd Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was attached to 3 Brigade, 1st Division. Christopher probably joined the battalion just prior to the Somme Offensive in July 1916. He was wounded during the Battle of Morval, and died on 9 October 1916, aged 25. Christopher is buried at St. Sever Cemetery, Rouen, France.


Thomas Mack, Acting Sergeant, 3242, Welsh Regiment. Thomas was the Son of Thomas and Mary J. Mack, of 45, Stepney Place, Llanelli. He enlisted at Llanelli into the 1/4th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was the local Territorial Battalion, attached to 159 Brigade, 53rd (Welsh) Division. The Division landed at Cape Helles, Gallipoli, on 9 August 1915, and was immediately thrown into action, spending the next few days in isolated pockets, fighting against a Turkish counter-attack during the Battle of Sari Bair. Thomas was killed here on 11 August 1915. He was 35 years old, and is commemorated on the Helles Memorial, Gallipoli.


Michael John Mahoney, Private, 194303, Labour Corps. Michael was the Husband of Ellen Ann Mahoney, of 6, Upper Park Row, Llanelli. He enlisted on 2 May 1917 into the 1st Labour Battalion, Labour Corps. Michael doesn't look to have served overseas. He was discharged as medically unfit on 12 April 1919, with his papers showing a twenty percent disability due to his service, and that he was given a pension. Michael must have died soon after being discharged from he army, but nothing more about him can be traced at present.

Edward Mangham, Private, 8660, Northamptonshire Regiment. Edward was born at New Found Pool, Leicestershire, in December 1889. He lived with his wife Elizabeth at 25, Old Castle Road, Llanelli. Edward worked at the Burry Works prior to the war, and must have been a reservist, joining the 2nd Battalion, Northamptonshire Regiment at the outbreak of war. On 5 November 1914 the battalion landed at Le Havre attached to 24 Brigade, 8th Division. They saw their first major action at the Battle of Neuve Chapelle, and then at the Battle of Aubers. Edward was wounded during the summer of 1915, and died on 28 August 1915. He is buried at Lillers Communal Cemetery, France.


George Stanley Mann, Private, 2097, Australian Imperial Force. George was the Son of Thomas William and Amy Louisa Mann, of Little Denison St., Carrington, New South Wales. He enlisted into the 30th Battalion, Australian Imperial Force on 18 April 1915, and was posted to Egypt on 16 February 1916 with the 3rd Reinforcements to the battalion, before they embarked for France, landing at Marseilles on 23 June 1916, attached to the 8th Australian Brigade, 5th Australian Division. George was wounded during his first major action, at Fromelles on 20 July 1916, and was evacuated to England for treatment. He rejoined his battalion in France on 19 December 1917. Unlike many AIF battalions, the 30th had a relatively quiet time during the German Spring Offensive of 1918 as the 5th Division was in reserve for much of the time. When the Allies took to the offensive again, the 30th fought in a minor attack at Morlancourt on 29 July, after having conducted several large raids in the area in June. The 30th was heavily engaged when it lead the 5th Division's advance down the Morcourt Valley, during the battle of Amiens on 8 and 9 August. George received a gunshot wound to his head here on 8 August 1918, and was evacuated via the 61st Casualty Clearing Station by hospital ship to London. George died of his wounds at Mile End Hospital, London on 28 October 1918, aged 26, and was buried with full military honours at Box Cemetery, Llanelli on 5 November 1918, at the request of his Uncle and Aunt, Mr. and Mrs. John Mann, who attended the funeral, and so possibly lived locally. Over a thousand people attended the funeral.


Richard Mann, Private, 29694, East Lancashire Regiment. Richard was the Son of Mr. and Mrs. Mann, of 31, Woodland Rd., Gorton, Manchester. He probably worked at Llanelli prior to the war, and enlisted there into the army. Richard served with the North Lancs before being transferred to the 2nd Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment, which was attached to 24 Brigade, 8th Division. The Division moved to the Western Front in November 1914, a badly-needed reinforcement to the BEF which had been all but wiped out at Ypres. They saw their first major action at the Battle of Neuve Chapelle, and then at the Battle of Aubers. They then saw further fighting at the Action of Bois Grenier, before moving to the Somme in 1916, where they fought at the Battle of Albert. In March 1917 they followed the German Retreat to the Hindenburg Line, and it was during this period that Richard was killed, on 12 April 1917. He was 32 years old, and is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, France.


Reginald Maple, Private, R/18558, King's Royal Rifle Corps. Reginald was born at Salisbury in 1894. He worked at Llanelli prior to the war, and married Ada Mager at Llanelli in 1914, before enlisting at Banbury into the army. Reginald was posted to France, where he joined the 9th Battalion. King's Royal Rifle Corps, which was attached to 42 Brigade, 14th (Light) Division. The Division was to see its first action during the Action of Hooge, where the Division were the first to be attacked by the German use of flamethrowers. They then fought at the Second attack on Bellewaarde. In July 1916 they moved to the Somme, and fought at the Battle of Delville Wood, and then the Battle of Flers-Courcelette, and in March, 1917 followed the German Retreat to the Hindenburg Line. May saw them at Arras, where they took part in the First Battle of the Scarpe, and later at the Third Battle of the Scarpe, and then they were sent to Ypres, where they fought at the Battle of Langemarck. Reginald was killed at Langemarck on 21 August 1917, aged 23. He is buried at Birr Cross Roads Cemetery, Belgium.


Charles Marner, Private, 13087, Royal Welsh Fusiliers. Charles was born at Greenwich, but probably worked at Llanelli prior to the war. He enlisted there into the 9th Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, which was attached to 58 Brigade, 19th (Western) Division. The Division moved to France during July 1915, and moved to positions near Loos, where it took part in the opening attack of the Battle of Loos on 25 September 1915. Charles was killed during the opening assault near Givenchy that day. He is commemorated on the Loos Memorial, France.


Gilbert Marshall, MM, Bombardier, 112644, Royal Field Artillery. Gilbert was born at Victoria, Australia. He resided at Llanelli prior to the war, and enlisted there into the Royal Artillery. Gilbert was posted to France with D Battery, 77th Army Brigade, Royal Field Artillery. Gilbert was taken ill, and died during the time of the advance on the Hindenburg Line, on 2 September 1918. He is buried at Vis-En-Artois British Cemetery, Haucourt, France. Gilbert had won the Military Medal during his time at war.


David Henry Martin, Private, 5088, Welsh Regiment. David was the Son of Mrs. Mary Ellen Martin, of Cork, and the Husband of Fanny Martin, of 3, New Dock Road, Llanelli. He enlisted at Llanelli into the 1/4th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was the local Territorial Battalion, attached to 159 Brigade, 53rd (Welsh) Division. The Division landed at Cape Helles, Gallipoli, on 9 August 1915, and was immediately thrown into action, spending the next few days in isolated pockets, fighting against a Turkish counter-attack during the Battle of Sari Bair. David was wounded later in the campaign at Gallipoli, and died on 31 October 1915. He was 36 years old, and is buried at Lala Baba War Cemetery, Gallipoli.


Albert Wilfred Mason, Private, 14131, South Wales Borderers. Albert was the husband of Elizabeth Ann Mason, of 34, Stepney Place, Llanelli. He enlisted at Llanelli into the South Wales Borderers in September 1914, and was posted to the 4th Battalion, South Wales Borderers, which was attached to 40 Brigade, 13th (Western) Division. Albert was discharged from the army as medically unfit on 28 May 1915, after being diagnosed with phthisis, and suffering from chest pains. His medical records show that the 4th SWB had been billeted in terrible conditions, and that this had brought about Albert's illness. Albert must have died soon after, but no more is presently known of him.

David James Mason, Private, 201348, Welsh Regiment. David lived at 16, Cambrian Place, Llanelli, and enlisted there into the 1/4th Battalion (Carmarthen), Welsh Regiment, part of 159 Brigade, 53rd (Welsh) Division. The Division landed at Gallipoli on 9 August 1915 and suffered terrible casualties over the coming months there. On 11 December 1915 the Division was evacuated to Mudros, and by 23 December 1915 were moved to Egypt. They remained on the Suez Canal Defences for the next twelve months, and in early 1917 moved into Palestine, where they remained for the duration of the war, fighting at the Battles of Gaza, and successfully capturing Jerusalem. David was killed during the capture of Jerusalem, on 3 November 1917. He is buried at Beersheba War Cemetery, Israel.


Henry George Mathias, Private, 12397, South Wales Borderers. Henry was the Son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Mathias, of 36, Catherine, Seaside, Llanelli. He was one of the first Llanelli men to enlist in August 1914, and joined the 4th Battalion, South Wales Borderers, which was attached to 40 Brigade, 13th (Western) Division. On 13 June 1915 the Division sailed for Alexandria, and landed at Cape Helles, Gallipoli from 6 July 1915, relieving the 29th Division. They left and returned to Mudros at the end of the month, and the entire Division landed at ANZAC Cove between 3 and 5 August, 1915, taking part in the Battle of Sari Bair. Henry was killed here on 11 August 1915. He was 21 years old, and is buried at Azmak Cemetery, Suvla, Gallipoli.


William Henry Mathias, Private, Welsh Regiment. William lived at Druce Street, Llanelli. No information about him can presently be traced, but an edition of the Llanelli Guardian in 1915 published a photograph of him, stating that he had been killed.


J. May, Seaman, Royal Navy. This man cannot presently be identified.

Richard May, Private, 1752, Welsh Guards. Richard was born at Llanelli, and resided at 23, Square, Newcastle Hill, Bridgend prior to the war. He enlisted into the 7th Welsh in 1910, which was a Territorial Battalion. At the outbreak of war he was mobilised and joined the 3rd Welsh. Early in 1915 he volunteered to join the Welsh Guards, which had been formed on 26 February 1915, and he was sent to France with the 1st Battalion, Welsh Guards in July 1915, joining the 3rd Guards Brigade, Guards Division. The Division saw its first major action during the Battle of Loos on 25 September 1915, remaining in the area during the coming months, where they also fought in the subsequent Action of Hohenzollern Redoubt. In July 1916 the Division moved to the Somme, where they fought at the Battle of Flers-Courcelette, and then at the Battle of Morval, capturing Lesboeufs Village. Richard was killed on the Ancre on 17 November 1916. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, France.


Sydney May, Private, 200996, Welsh Regiment. Sydney was born at Weymouth, and resided at Llanelli prior to the war. He enlisted there into the 1/4th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was the local Territorial Battalion, attached to 159 Brigade, 53rd (Welsh) Division. The Division landed at Cape Helles, Gallipoli, on 9 August 1915, and was immediately thrown into action, spending the next few days in isolated pockets, fighting against a Turkish counter-attack during the Battle of Sari Bair. The Division remained here throughout the coming months, and suffered severe losses in manpower strength during the great November 1915 blizzard on Gallipoli, when its total strength was reduced to less than that of a full-strength Brigade. On 11 December 1915 the Division was evacuated to Mudros, and by 23 December 1915 were moved to Egypt. They remained on the Suez Canal Defences for the next twelve months, where it took part in operations against the Sultan of Darfur, and in March 1917 took part in the advance into Palestine. Sydney was wounded during the First Battle of Gaza, and died on 27 March 1917. He is buried at Deir El Belah War Cemetery, Egypt.

David McAllister, Private, 381398, King's Liverpool Regiment. David was born at Cambourne, and was the Son of Mr. and Mrs. John McAllister, later of Mill Bay House, Corporation Avenue, Llanerch, Llanelli. He enlisted at Cardiff into the army, and was posted to France, where he joined the 13th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment, which was attached to 8 Brigade, 3rd Division. David probably went to France late in 1917, and was killed during the Battle of the Lys, on 12 April 1918. He was 19 years old, and is commemorated on the Ploegsteert Memorial, Belgium.


John McCarthy, Private, 33739, Welsh Regiment. John was the Son of James McCarthy, of Cork. He worked at Llanelli prior to the war, and enlisted there into the Welsh Regiment. John was serving at Kinmel Park with the 12th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, when he took ill, and was hospitalised at Bangor. He died there on 28 December 1915, aged 34, and is buried at Bangor (Glanadda) Cemetery.

Joseph McCluskey, Private, 1959, Irish Guards. Joseph was born at Grenamore, Co. Armagh. He had worked at Llanelli prior to the war, and was an army reservist. Joseph rejoined the colours at Stirling, and was sent to France with the 1st Battalion, Irish Guards, which was attached to the 4th Guards Brigade, 2nd Division. One of the first Divisions to move to France, the 2nd Division remained on the Western Front throughout the war. They moved to Belgium, where they fought at the Battle of Mons, and retreating southwards, fought at the Affair of Landrecies, the Rearguard Actions of Villers-Cotterets, and at the Battle of the Marne where the German offensive was stopped. The Germans retreated north, and the BEF met them, fighting at the Battle of the Aisne. The 2nd Division were then moved to Flanders, where they fought at the First Battle of Ypres, when the German sweep through Flanders was stopped. Joseph was killed during the First Battle of Ypres, on 6 November 1914. He is commemorated on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium.


James McKelvie, Bombardier, 660708, Royal Field Artillery. James was born at Arran. He probably worked at Llanelli prior to the war, and enlisted back at Glasgow into the Royal Field Artillery. James was posted to France with A Battery, 165th Brigade, RFA, which was attached to the 31st Division. He was killed during the German Spring Offensive, at the Battle of St. Quentin, on 7 April 1918, and is buried at St. Amand British Cemetery, France.


John McVicar, Corporal, 1436, Royal Fusiliers. John was the Son of John and Margaret McVicar, of Low Craighall Road, Port Dundas, Glasgow. He resided at Llanelli prior to the war, and enlisted there into the army. John was posted to the 7th Battalion, Royal Fusiliers, which was attached to 190 Brigade, 63rd (Royal Naval) Division. The Division moved to France, arriving at Marseilles between 12 and 23 May 1916 and moved to positions on the Somme, where it took part in the Battle of the Ancre, and the resulting Operations on the Ancre. In April 1917 the Division were at Arras, and fought at the Second Battle of the Scarpe, where they captured Gavrelle. They then fought at the Battle of Arleux, before moving north to Ypres, where they took part in the Second Battle of Passchendaele. Their next major action was at Cambrai, during the Action of Welch Ridge, and they were still in the area when the Germans launched their Spring Offensive, and fought at the Battle of St Quentin, and then the First Battle of Bapaume. John was wounded at Arras, and died on 27 May 1918. He was 35 years old, and is buried at Doullens Communal Cemetery Extension No. 2, France.


Donald Joseph McWilliams, Private, 11840, Irish Guards. Donald was the Son of Michael and Mary Anastasia McWilliams, of 12, Park Bean, St. Ives, Cornwall. He worked at Llanelli prior to the war, and enlisted there into the army. Donald was posted to the 1st Battalion, Irish Guards, which was attached to the 1st Guards Brigade, Guards Division. He would have fought with the Division at Loos in September 1915, and on the Somme in 1916. He would also have taken part in the Battle of Passchendaele, and the Battle of Cambrai in 1917. They remained in the area over the final winter of the war, and were stationed near Gouzeaucourt when the German Spring Offensive hit the area on 21 March 1918, at the Battle of St Quentin. The British retreated in the face of this onslaught, and slowly retreated over the coming days. Donald was wounded during this tempestuous period, and died on 28 March 1918, aged 19. He is buried at Bac-Du-Sud British Cemetery, Bailleulval, France.


Edward Meese, Private, 15770, Welsh Regiment. Edward was born at Stourport, Worcestershire. He probably worked at Llanelli prior to the war, and enlisted there into the 8th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was the Pioneer battalion to the 13th (Western) Division. On 13 June 1915 the Division sailed for Alexandria, and moved to Mudros before being landed at Cape Helles, Gallipoli from 6 July 1915, relieving the 29th Division. On 8 January 1916, the Division was evacuated from Helles, and by 31 January was concentrated at Port Said, where they held forward posts in the Suez Canal defences. On 12 February 1916 the Division began to move to Mesopotamia, to strengthen the force being assembled for the relief of the besieged garrison at Kut al Amara. Edward took ill and died in Mesopotamia on 6 July 1916. He is buried at Amara War Cemetery, Iraq.

Levi Meyler, Private, 20144, Welsh Regiment. Levi was born at Llanelli, and enlisted there in February 1915 into the 15th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was known as the Carmarthen Pals battalion, attached to 114 Brigade, 38th (Welsh) Division. On 2 December 1915 the battalion moved to France, and the entire Division moved to the Fleurbaix sector, where it was initiated into trench warfare. During June 1916 the Division marched south to the Somme, and on 7 July 1916 attacked Mametz Wood. The initial attack failed, and it was three days later, on 10 July, that a fresh attack was mounted. After two days of heavy hand to hand fighting within the wood, the Germans withdrew, and the battered Welshmen moved via Hebuterne to Boesinghe, on the Yser Canal, where it remained until launching its attack on Pilckem Ridge on 31 July 1917. The 15th Welsh remained in the line, and also took part in the Battle of Langemarck, before the entire Division was moved to positions near Armentieres over the winter. After the Germans launched their offensive on the Somme on 21 March 1918, the Division was moved back to the Somme, and took up positions north of Albert, around Aveluy Wood. Levi was wounded at Aveluy Wood, and died on 27 May 1918. He is buried at Beaulencourt British Cemetery, Ligny-Thilloy, France.


Percy Brabyn Miller, Sapper, 67344, Royal Engineers. Percy was the Son of W. G. and M. J. Miller, of 33, Ralph Terrace, Llanelli. He enlisted at Llanelli into the Welsh Divisional Engineers, and joined the 151st Field Company, Royal Engineers, which was in France attached to the 38th (Welsh) Division. Percy was wounded during the Battle of the Selle, possibly when the 151st FC were bridging the River Selle. He died on 28 October 1918, aged 25, and is buried at Etaples Military Cemetery, France.


William Raymond Miller, Private, 7/45059, South Wales Borderers. William was the Son of Thomas and Anne Miller, of 14, Coldstream Street, Llanelli. He enlisted at Carmarthen into the 7th Battalion, South Wales Borderers, which was attached to 67 Brigade, 22nd Division. The Division crossed to France in early September 1915, but on 27 October 1915 embarked from Marseilles for Salonika. William was killed at Salonika, during the Battle of Doiran, on 18 September 1918. He was 20 years old, and is buried at Doiran Military Cemetery, Greece.


Archibald Reginald Mogford, Private, 51368, Lancashire Fusiliers. Archibald was born at Llanelli in December 1898. He enlisted at Neath into the army, and was posted to France, where he joined the 17th Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers, which was attached to 104 Brigade, 35th Division. The Division moved to France in late January and early February 1916. It saw its first major action during the Battle of the Somme, at the Battle of Albert. The Division followed the German Retreat to the Hindenburg Line in March 1917. Later in the year they moved north to Ypres, and fought at the Second Battle of Passchendaele. By spring of 1918 they were back on the Somme, and fought at the First Battle of Bapaume, during the German Offensive. They were then moved back north, and fought later in the year at the Battle of Ypres. On 14 October 1918, the 17th Lancashire Fusiliers attacked the German positions near Dadizeele, during the Battle of Courtrai, and Archibald was killed that day. He was 19 years old, and is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.


Thomas Harry Moreman, Private, 7/45049, South Wales Borderers. Thomas was the Son of Joseph and Eliza Moremon, of 39, New Dock Road, Llanelli. He enlisted at Carmarthen into the 7th Battalion, South Wales Borderers, which was attached to 67 Brigade, 22nd Division. The Division crossed to France in early September 1915, but on 27 October 1915 embarked from Marseilles for Salonika. Thomas was killed at Salonika on 7 November 1917. He was 23 years old, and is buried at Doiran Military Cemetery, Greece.


Daniel Ivor Morgan, Able Seaman, Z/3531, Royal Navy. Daniel was the Son of Evan and Mary Hannah Morgan, of 41, Marble Hall Road, Llanelli. He served with the Royal Navy aboard the SS Hermes. Daniel is shown as being missing presumed drowned when Hermes was lost at sea on 28 April 1917. He was 22 years old, and is commemorated on the Plymouth Naval Memorial, Devon.

David John Morgan, Lance Corporal, 20793, Welsh Regiment. David was the Son of Hugh Morgan, of the Old Castle Works, Llanelli. He enlisted at Llanelli into the 15th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was known as the Carmarthen Pals, and was attached to 114 Brigade, 38th (Welsh) Division. David landed in France with the Battalion on 2 December 1915, and saw action at Fleurbaix with them, before the 38th Division marched to the Somme in June 1916. He was probably wounded during the Divisions assault on Mametz Wood between 7 and 11 July 1916, and evacuated to a Hospital in Britain for treatment. David died of his wounds, aged 30, on 27 July 1916, and is buried at Box Cemetery, Llanelli.


David John Morgan, Private, 44842, Welsh Regiment. David was the Stepson of Mrs. David Morgan, of Pwll, Kidwelly. He enlisted at Llanelli into the Welsh Regiment, and was posted to the 18th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was a Bantam Battalion, attached to 119 Brigade, 40th (Bantam) Division. The Division moved to France during June 1916, and moved to the front near Loos. Late in 1916 they moved south to the Somme, and fought at the Battle of the Ancre, and remained in the area over the winter. In March 1917 the Germans withdrew to their shortened line, called the Hindenburg Line, and the 40th Division was one of the Divisions that followed the withdrawal. Later in the year they took part in the Battle of Cambrai, playing an important role in the attack on Bourlon Wood. David was killed at Cambrai on 23 November 1917. He was 30 years old, and is commemorated on the Cambrai Memorial, Louverval, France.


David Reginald Morgan, Private, 20581, Welsh Regiment. David was the Son of Daniel and Eliza Ann Morgan, of 4, Woodend Road, Llanelli. He enlisted at Llanelli into the 15th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was known as the Carmarthen Pals, and was attached to 114 Brigade, 38th (Welsh) Division. David landed in France with the battalion on 2 December 1915, and moved to positions at Fleurbaix, where the Welshmen were initiated into trench warfare. The 38th Division then took the line at Pont Du Hem, and it was here that David was killed, when the 15th Welsh sent a Platoon to reinforce the 14th Welsh on 9 May 1916. David was just 19 years old, and is buried at Cambrin Churchyard Extension, France.


Eric Morgan, Private, Royal Welsh Fusiliers. This man cannot presently be identified, but a photograph of him was printed in the Llanelly Guardian.

Gilbert Bowen Morgan, Private, 20621, Welsh Regiment. Gilbert was the son of Matthew and Margaret Morgan, of Green's Farm, Merlin's Bridge, Haverfordwest. He enlisted at Llanelli into the 15th (Service) Battalion of the Welsh Regiment, which was raised as the Carmarthen Pals Battalion, as part of Kitchener's New Army in 1914. In 1915 the Battalion became part of 114 Brigade, 38th (Welsh) Division, and moved to the Western Front in December 1915, taking up positions near Fleurbaix. They fought with distinction at Mametz Wood the following year, and in 1917 played a major part in the capture of the Pilckem Ridge during Third Ypres. They were rushed to the Somme in spring 1918 to help stem the German push towards Amiens, and then took part in the great offensive of August, 1918, where they forded the flooded River Ancre on the night of 22 August 1918 which began the great drive to victory. The Division pushed steadily through Poziéres and Longueval, capturing the village of Morval before pushing on to Sailly Saillisel, which is where Gilbert was killed on 4 September 1918. He was 26 years old, and is buried at Sailly-Saillisel British Cemetery.


Joseph John Morgan, Stoker, K/45146, Royal Navy. Joseph was the Son of Joseph and Ann Morgan, of 75, Bryn Road, Llanelli, and the Husband of Elizabeth Morgan. He served with the Royal Navy aboard HMS Tornado, and lost his life when she was sunk by a German submarine off the Maas Lightship on 23 December 1917. Joseph was 26 years old, and is commemorated on the Plymouth Naval Memorial, Devon.

Joseph Owen Morgan, Private, 60697, Royal Welsh Fusiliers. Joseph was the Son of John and Mary Morgan, of 22, Mountain Rd., Llanllechid, Bangor. He probably worked at Llanelli prior to the war, and enlisted there into the army. Joseph was posted to France, where he joined the 16th Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, which was attached to 113 Brigade, 38th (Welsh) Division. He would have joined the battalion after its move from the Somme to Boesinghe in 1916, and took part in the Divisions famous attack on the Pilckem Ridge on 31 July 1917. Joseph was killed soon after, on 2 August 1917. He was 23 years old, and is buried at New Irish Farm Cemetery, Belgium.


Thomas Morgan, Private, 45060, South Wales Borderers. Thomas was the Son of Jonathan and Maria Morgan, of 157, Old Castle Road, Llanelli. He had enlisted at Carmarthen into the 7th Battalion, South Wales Borderers, which was attached to 67 Brigade, 22nd Division. The Division moved to France in September 1915, but the following month entrained for Marseilles, where it embarked for Salonika. It remained there for the duration of the war. Thomas was wounded in Salonika, and died as a result on 6 February 1918, aged 26. He is buried at Sarigol Military Cemetery, Kriston, Greece.


Albert Edward Morris, Sergeant, 11661, Royal Welsh Fusiliers. Albert was the Son of Honora Morris, of 1, North Terrace, Dafen, Llanelli. He enlisted at Llanelli on 14 August 1914 into the 8th Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, which was attached to 40 Brigade, 13th (Western) Division. On 13 June 1915 the Division sailed for Alexandria, and moved to Mudros before being landed at Cape Helles, Gallipoli from 6 July 1915, relieving the 29th Division. On 8 January 1916, the Division was evacuated from Helles, and by 31 January was concentrated at Port Said, where they held forward posts in the Suez Canal defences. On 12 February, 1916 the Division began to move to Mesopotamia, to strengthen the force being assembled for the relief of the besieged garrison at Kut al Amara. Albert was killed here during the Battles of the Hanna and Fallahiyeh, on 5 April 1916. He was 28 years old, and is commemorated on the Basra Memorial, Iraq.


Benjamin John Morris, Private, 20420, Essex Regiment. Benjamin was the Son of Mr. W. Morris, of 1, Bridge Street, Llanelli. He enlisted at Llanelli into the army, and was posted to the 1st Battalion, Essex Regiment, which was attached to 88 Brigade, 29th Division. The Division moved to Gallipoli via Egypt, landing on 25 April 1915. They remained here over the coming months, suffering heavy casualties. Benjamin took ill during the terrible winter at Gallipoli, and died on 29 November 1915. He was 21 years old, and is buried at Azmak Cemetery, Suvla, Gallipoli.


Cornelius Morris, Private, 242743, South Lancashire Regiment. Cornelius was the Son of John and Elizabeth Morris, of 29 Ralph Terrace, Llanelli. He served with the 2/5th Battalion, South Lancashire Regiment, which was attached to 172 Brigade, 57th (2nd West Lancs) Division. The Division moved to France between 7 and 22 February 1917, and moved to positions near Ypres, where they took part in the Second Battle of Passchendaele. In 1918 they took part in the 1918 Battle of the Scarpe, and at the Battle of Drocourt-Queant. They fought on the Hindenburg Line during the Battle of the Canal du Nord, and at the Battle of Cambrai, where the Division helped capture Cambrai itself. Cornelius was killed during the final advance in Flanders, on 22 October 1918. He was 21 years old, and is buried at Tournai Communal Cemetery, Allied Extension, Belgium.


David Morris, Private, 21008, Welsh Regiment. David was born at Llanelli, and had enlisted there into the 15th Welsh. Probably due to his stature, he was posted to the 18th Battalion (2nd Glamorgan), Welsh Regiment, which was attached to 119 Brigade, 40th (Bantam) Division. The Division moved to France between the 1st and 9th June, and moved to the front near Loos. Late in 1916 they moved south to the Somme, and fought at the Battle of the Ancre, and remained in the area over the winter. In March 1917 the Germans withdrew to their shortened line, called the Hindenburg Line, and the 40th Division was one of the Divisions that followed the withdrawal. David was wounded during the following advance, and evacuated to the Base Hospital at Rouen, where he died of his wounds on 23 April 1917. He is buried at St. Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen, France.


Edgar Morris, Private, 44840, Welsh Regiment. Edgar was born at St. Peter's, Monmouth, and was the Brother of Mrs. M. J. Winstoul, of 17, Isaf Rd. Pontymister, Risca, Newport, Monmouthshire. He probably worked at Llanelli prior to the war, and enlisted there into the army. Edgar was posted to France, where he joined the 2nd Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was attached to 3 Brigade, 1st Division. Edgar probably joined the battalion after its exploits at Loos in September 1915. He was killed on the Somme, during the Battle of Guillemont, on 8 September 1916. Edgar was 30 years old, and is buried at London Cemetery & Extension, Longueval, France.


John Thomas Morris, Private, 648321, London Regiment. John was born at Llangeler, near Newcastle Emlyn, and was the Son of John and Elizabeth Morris. The family later moved to 48, Gilbert Place, Llanelli. He originally served with the Welsh Horse Yeomanry, before being transferred into the 20th Battalion (Blackheath and Woolwich), London Regiment, which was attached to 141 Brigade, 47th (2nd London) Division. The Division moved to France during March 1915, and fought at the Battle of Aubers, and the Battle of Festubert during May 1915, then in September at the Battle of Loos. They were north of Arras when the Germans attacked Vimy Ridge, and then took part in the Battle of the Somme. Early in 1917 the Division moved north to Belgium, and took part in the Battle of Messines, and then in November 1917 fought at the Battle of Cambrai. The Division remained in the Cambrai sector over the winter, and on 21 March 1918 was caught up in desperate fighting during the German Spring Offensive on the Somme. John was killed on 24 March 1918, aged 26, and is buried at Sailly-Saillisel British Cemetery, France.


Joseph Henry Morris, Stoker, K/45194, Royal Navy. Joseph was the Son of Henry and Mary Ann Morris, of 40, Gellyden, Capel, Llanelli. He served in the Royal Navy aboard HM Drifter Clover Bank. Joseph was drowned when his ship was lost at sea on 15 February 1918. He was 26 years old, and is commemorated on the Plymouth Naval Memorial, Devon.

Oswald Morris, Private, 13847, Welsh Regiment. Oswald was the Son of William and Gertrude Morris, of Leominster. He probably worked at Llanelli prior to the war, and enlisted there into the 8th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was the Pioneer battalion to the 13th (Western) Division. On 13 June 1915 the Division sailed for Alexandria, and moved to Mudros before being landed at Cape Helles, Gallipoli from 6 July 1915, relieving the 29th Division. Oswald was killed here on 7 August 1915, aged 20. He is commemorated on the Helles Memorial, Gallipoli.

W. Morris, Private, Royal Welsh Fusiliers. This man cannot presently be identified.

E. Morse, Private, South Wales Borderers. This man cannot presently be identified.

David Muckart, Corporal, 190, Welsh Horse. David was the Son of David and Margaret Pattullo Muckart, of Tarryburn House, St. Vigeans, Arbroath, Forfarshire. He worked at the Llanelly Electric Light Company prior to the war, and enlisted at Cardiff into the Welsh Horse Yeomanry. David served at Gallipoli with the Welsh Horse, which was attached to the 1st Mounted Division, 54th (East Anglia) Division, and was a specialist machine-gunner. David was wounded at Gallipoli, and died in hospital on 14 November 1915, aged 28. He is buried at Alexandria (Chatby) Military Cemetery, Egypt.

Edward Murphy, Private, 3877, Border Regiment. Edward was originally from Workington, and was the Husband of Margaretta Murphy, of 51, Cambrian Street, Llanelli. He was a reservist, and was called up at the outbreak of war. He had served in France before being wounded, and after recovering joined the 1st Battalion, Border Regiment, which was attached to 87 Brigade, 29th Division, and was at Gallipoli. Edward was wounded for the second time while at Gallipoli, and was brought back to England, where he died at Netley Military Hospital on 1 November 1915. He was 27 years old, and is buried at Llanelli (Old Road) Church Cemetery.


John Patrick Murphy, Private, 6787, Connaught Rangers. John was born at Boyle, Co. Roscommon. He worked at Llanelli prior to the war, and enlisted there into the army. John was posted to France with the 6th Battalion, Connaught Rangers, which was attached to 47 Brigade, 16th (Irish) Division. During December, 1915 the Division moved to France and concentrated in the Bethune area. They saw their first major action during the Somme Offensive, at the Battle of Guillemont. John was killed here on 3 September 1916, and is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, France.


Brinley Newman, Private, 44959, South Wales Borderers. Brinley was born at Llanelli, and enlisted there into the 7th Battalion, South Wales Borderers. The battalion was attached to 67 Brigade, 22nd Division, and crossed to France in early September 1915, before embarking at Marseilles for Salonika on 27 October 1915. Brinley was killed in Salonika during the Battle of Doiran, on 18 September 1918. He is commemorated on the Doiran Memorial, Greece.


James Nicholas, Lieutenant, 6816, Royal Army Medical Corps. James was born at Narberth, but must have lived at Llanelli prior to the war. He served with the Royal Army Medical Corps during the war. He died in hospital in London on 6 January 1917, aged 45, and is buried at Hanwell Cemetery, Westminster.

Walter John Nicholas, Rifleman, 13318, Royal Irish Rifles. Walter was born at Llanelli, and lived at Custom House Bank, Llanelli prior to the war. He enlisted at Llanelli into the army, and was posted to France with the 2nd Battalion, Royal Irish Rifles, which was attached to 74 Brigade, 25th Division. Walter was bringing in some German prisoners near Ypres on 19 January 1916, when the group was hit by a shell, killing Walter, and wounding his comrade, Private Donovan. Donovan managed to get back to the Irish lines with the surviving prisoners, who carried Walter's body with them. He was 19 years old, and is buried at Tancrez Farm Cemetery, Belgium.


Ernest Percy Northcote, Private, 3300, Welsh Regiment. Ernest was the Son of John George and Ellen Northcote, of 65, Monterey Street, Manselton, Swansea. He lived at Llanelli prior to the war, and enlisted at Swansea into the 6th Battalion, Welsh Regiment. On 29 October 1914 the battalion landed at Havre, and after several months on Lines of Communication joined 84 Brigade, 28th Division, before transferring to the 1st Division, where they became the Pioneer battalion. The Division took part in the Somme Offensive soon after, and it was here, during the Battle of Bazentin Ridge, that Ernest was killed on 20 July 1916. He was 20 years old, and is buried at Flatiron Copse Cemetery, Mametz, France.


William Nunian, Private, 535001, London Regiment. William was the Son of John and Margaret Nunian, of 31, Swansea Road, Llanelli, and enlisted at Hamstead into the 15th Battalion (Civil Service Rifles), London Regiment. He was later posted to the 1st/12th Battalion, London Regiment (The Rangers), attached to 168 Brigade, 56th Division. The Division fought at the diversionary attack on Gommecourt then at Ginchy, Flers and Morval, where they captured Combles. They wintered on the Somme, and followed the German retreat to the Hindenburg Line in March 1917 before fighting in the Battle of Arras. They then moved to Ypres, where they fought at Langemarck. In October they moved south, and fought at the Battle of Cambrai, which is where William was killed on 27 November 1917. He was 19 years old, and is remembered on the Cambrai Memorial, Louverval, France. He is also remembered on his parent's grave at Box Cemetery, Llanelli.

John O' Brien, Sergeant, 12253, Welsh Regiment. John was born at Cork. He resided at Llanelli prior to the war with his wife Edith. John enlisted at Cardiff into the 8th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was the Pioneer battalion to the 13th (Western) Division. On 13 June 1915 the Division sailed for Alexandria, and moved to Mudros before being landed at Cape Helles, Gallipoli from 6 July 1915, relieving the 29th Division. John was killed at Gallipoli during the Battle of Sari Bair, on 8 August 1915. He was 37 years old, and is commemorated on the Helles Memorial, Gallipoli.

Frank O' Brien, Private, 139956, Machine Gun Corps. Frank was the Son of Annie O'Brien, of 23, Pottery Street, Llanelli. He enlisted at Llanelli into the 4th Welsh reserves, and was sent to France, where he joined the 38th Battalion, Machine Gun Corps, which was attached to the 38th (Welsh) Division. The Division had been in France since December 1915, and had famously captured Mametz Wood the following year. In July 1917 they captured Pilckem Ridge, and after wintering at Armentieres, moved back to the Somme in April 1918, 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 8 August, 1918. The Germans had now lost the upper hand, and the British regained the lost ground on the Somme after an attack which began on 21 August, with the 38th Welsh driving forward over the old Somme battlefields. Then the move began towards the mighty Hindenburg Line, and the Division carried on with their march east, fighting at Havrincourt, and Epehy. A short rest period ensued, during which time the Canal du Nord was breached, so opening a passage through the Hindenburg Line. The Division then pushed up towards Le Cateau, capturing Villers-Outreaux. Frank was killed here on 8 October 1918. He was 23 years old, and is buried at Prospect Hill Cemetery, Gouy, France.


John O' Brien, Lance Corporal, 1928, Welsh Regiment. John was born at Cork, and after several years in the army, moved to Llanelli. As a reservist, he was called up at the outbreak of war, and went to France with the 2nd Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was attached to 3 Brigade, 1st Division. The Division had been one of the first to arrive in France, fighting at the Battle of Mons, and taking part in the retreat to the Marne, where the Germans were stopped. They then fought at the Aisne, and at Chivy, before being moved north to Ypres. Here they fought at the First Battle of Ypres, where they again stopped the German Offensive, before wintering in Flanders. The following year saw them in action again at the Battle of Aubers Ridge. John was wounded near Richebourg, and died on 28 May 1915. He is buried at Wimereux Communal Cemetery, France.


Patrick O' Grady, Private, 6631, Royal Munster Fusiliers. Patrick was born in Limerick, and resided at Llanelli prior to the war. He enlisted there into the army, and was posted to the 2nd Battalion, Royal Munster Fusiliers, which was attached to 3 Brigade, 1st Division. The Division had been one of the first to arrive in France, fighting at the Battle of Mons, and taking part in the retreat to the Marne, where the Germans were stopped. They then fought at the Aisne, and at Chivy, before being moved north to Ypres. Here they fought at the First Battle of Ypres, where they again stopped the German Offensive, before wintering in Flanders. The following year saw them in action again at the Battle of Aubers, before moving South to Loos, where they fought during the Battle of Loos. Patrick was killed at Loos on 29 April 1916, and is buried at St. Patrick's Cemetery, Loos, France.


Patrick Joseph O' Keefe, Private, 16322, Royal Irish Regiment. Patrick was born at Swansea, and resided at Llanelli prior to the war. He enlisted at Cardiff into the Royal Dublin Fusiliers, and was posted to France where he joined the 2nd Battalion, Royal Irish regiment, which was attached to 49 Brigade, 16th (Irish) Division. During December 1915 the Division moved to France, and saw their first major action during the Somme Offensive, at the Battle of Guillemont, and at Ginchy. By May 1917 the Division had moved to positions south of Ypres, where they fought at the Battle of Messines, and then the Battle of Langemarck. At the beginning of 1917 the Division was stationed near St. Quentin. They were hit here by the German Spring Offensive of 21 March 1918 and took part in the Battle of St Quentin, and then at the Battle of Rosieres. On 18 June 1918, after suffering very heavy casualties, the Division returned to England for refit, before returning to France on 1 August 1918. Here they fought through the Final Advance in Artois. Patrick was killed here on 3 September 1918. He is buried at Queant Road Cemetery, Buissy, France.


H. Oddy, Private. This man cannot presently be identified.

D. Owen, Seaman, Royal Navy. This man cannot presently be identified.

David John Owen, Private, 54262, Welsh Regiment. David was born at Llanelli, and enlisted there into the army. He was posted to France in 1917 where he joined the 9th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was attached to 58 Brigade, 19th (Western) Division. The Division moved to France during July 1915, and took part in the opening attack of the Battle of Loos on 25 September 1915. The following year the Division moved to the Somme, where it took part in the second wave of the attack on Ovillers-La Boiselle on 1 July, capturing the village at heavy cost. In 1917 the Division moved north to Ypres, taking part in the Battle of Messines, then in the later Battle of Passchendale. 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. David was wounded here, and died on 31 May 1918. He is buried at Terlincthun British Cemetery, Wimille, France.


Frank Owen, Driver, 9677, Royal Field Artillery. Frank was the Son of William and Margret Owen, of 21, Emma Street, Llanelli. He enlisted at Llanelli into the Royal Field Artillery, and served in France. Frank was wounded during the Battle of the Lys, and died on 15 July 1918, aged 33. He is buried at Mont Huon Military Cemetery, Le Treport, France.


Griffith Owen, Private, 20086, Welsh Regiment. Grifith was the Son of Richard Owen, of Llanelli. He enlisted at Llanelli in February 1915 into the 15th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was known as the Carmarthen Pals battalion, attached to 114 Brigade, 38th (Welsh) Division. On 2 December 1915 the battalion moved to France, and the entire Division moved to the Fleurbaix sector, where it was initiated into trench warfare. During June 1916 the Division marched south to the Somme, and on 7 July 1916 attacked Mametz Wood. The initial attack failed, and it was three days later, on 10 July, that a fresh attack was mounted. After two days of heavy hand to hand fighting within the wood, the Germans withdrew, and the battered Welshmen moved via Hebuterne to Boesinghe, on the Yser Canal, where it remained until launching its attack on Pilckem Ridge on 31 July 1917. Griffith was wounded that day, and died just hours later. He was 34 years old, and is buried at Essex Farm Cemetery, Belgium.


Thomas Maldwyn Owen, Ordinary Seaman, Z/5277, Royal Navy. Thomas was born at Brecon, and lived at Llanelli prior to the war. He enlisted into the Royal Navy, and was based at the Royal Naval Depot at Crystal Palace when he took ill and died on 9 October 1918. Thomas is buried at Box Cemetery, Llanelli.

W. Owen, Private. This man cannot presently be identified.

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