Private 39530, 2nd Battalion, South Wales Borders. Killed in action 21st November 1917. Born and enlisted Cardiff. Son of John Wesley and Elizabeth Ellen (nee Taylor) Beer. Formerly 4646, Monmouthshire Regiment. His father also served in World War 1. In 1901, lived in Railway Street, Roath, Cardiff. In 1911, lived in Somerset Street, Cardiff. Buried in MARCOING BRITISH CEMETERY, Nord, France. Grave lost. Special memorial 3.

Chief Engineer, S.S. "Greldon" (Cardiff), Mercantile Marine. Supposed drowned 8 October 1917 when his ship went missing. Aged 57 [CWGC] or 53 [shipping Loss Record]. Son of the late George and Rebecca Bowes; husband of Alma Maud Bowes (nee Straker), of 103, Connaught Rd., Cardiff, married 6 December 1890, in Monmouthshire where he was listed as an Engineer. In 1901, lived at Claude Road, Roath, Cardiff. In 1911, lived at Claude Road, Roath, Cardiff. Born at Great Gonerby, Grantham. His son served in the first world war – 2nd Lieutenant, Royal Engineers (1894-1957). No known grave. Commemorated on TOWER HILL MEMORIAL, London.

[Spelt Louis on census, clipping states Royal Berkshire Regiment] Private 7531, 2nd Battalion Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry. Killed in action at Ypres 23 October 1914. Aged 27. Born and resident Longworth, Berks, enlisted oxford. Son of George and Jane Brooks, of Rectory Rd., Longworth, Berks.; husband of Annie Hetta Benham (formerly Brooks), of 61, Peach St., Wokingham, Berks. No known grave. Commemorated on YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 37 and 39.

Note: Although the cutting shows his details the connection with Roath or Cardiff does not appear anywhere in his details and this is highly suspicious. In the 1891 census he is resident at Butts Lane, Longworth, Faringdon, Berkshire, born Berkshire. In 1901, resident in Butts Lane, Longworth, Faringdon, Berkshire, born Wotton, Berkshire, Labourer in Nursery. In 1911, lived in Longworth, Faringdon, Berkshire, born Wootton, Berkshire, a Gardener. Husband of Annie (nee Ewens). Married 1909, Andover, Hampshire. Nothing points to Wales or Cardiff or Roath.

[Listed as Albert Edward BRUCE on CWGC and Edward BRUCE on SDGW] Private 15944, 5th Battalion, King's (Shropshire Light Infantry). Killed in action 1 September 1916. Aged 20. Born 20 December 1895 in Seaforth, Liverpool, enlisted Cardiff. Baptised 31 March 1896 in Liverpool. Son of Mrs. Marguerite Jane Bruce, of "Escrick", 25, Axminster Rd., Penylan, Cardiff, and the late Capt. Thomas Bruce. In 1901 he lived at Gladstone Road, Seaforth, West Derby. In 1902 attended Marlborough Road Primary School (boys), Cardiff, and lived in Claude Road, Cardiff. In 1911, his mother (is married not widowed), two sisters and a brother live in Marlborouh Road, Cardiff. No known grave. Commemorated on THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Somme, France. Pier and Face 12 A and 12 D.

Extract from De Ruvigny's Roll of Honour - Volume 3 - Page 39:

BRUCE, ALBERT EDWARD PERCY, Private, No. 15944, 5th (Service) Battn. The King's (Shropshire Light Infantry), 2nd s. of Thomas Bruce, of 86, MarIborough Road, Cardiff, Master Mariner, by his wife, Marguerite Jane, dau. of James Partridge : b. Liverpool. 25 Feb. 1895; educ. Albany Road Council School, and St. Mary’s Hall, Cardiiff : was an Apprentice at sea; enlisted in Nov. 1914; served with the Expeditionary Force in France and Flanders; was wounded in May, 1915, and invalided home; rejoined his regiment the following Aug., and was killed in action at Delville Wood 31 Aug. 1916. Buried north-east of Delville Wood. His Sergeant wrote : "He was a Machine Gunner belonging to the section of my platoon and I can assure you I have lost one of my best men. His section received the thanks of the Brigadier-General for the splendid work they did in breaking up the German attack. He has left a good name behind him, and he will never be forgotten by his pals. He would have had promotion a long time ago, but he preferred to stop as he was.” Unm.

Acting Bombardier 137139 [SDGW] or 17130 [CWGC], "C" (Anti-Aircraft) Battery, Royal Field Artillery. Died of wounds 12th May 1917. Aged 19. Born and enlisted Cardiff [SDGW]. Son of Charles and Elizabeth Budd, of 112, Broadway, Cardiff; brother of Ernest Charles (below). Born at South Woodford, Essex [CWGC]. In the 1911 census he was aged 13, at school, born Woodford, Essex, resident with his parents, Charles and Elizabeth, and two siblings, at 112 Broadway Roath, Cardiff, Glamorganshire. In the 1901 census he was aged 3, born Woodford, Essex, resident with his mother, Elizabeth, and four siblings, at 6, Peel Road Selbourne Terrace, Woodford St Mary, West Ham, London. Birth registered in the July to September Quarter 1897 in the West Ham Registration District, Essex. Buried in BULLY-GRENAY COMMUNAL CEMETERY, BRITISH EXTENSION, Pas de Calais, France. Plot I. Row G. Grave 7.

Lance Corporal 24117, 16th Battalion, Welsh Regiment. Killed in action 7th July 1916. Aged 37. Born and enlisted Cardiff. Baptised 5 May 1879, in Roath, Cardiff. In 1881, lived in Lily Street, Roath, Cardiff with his parents, Edward and Mary Ann Charles; born Cardiff. In 1891, lived in Woodcock Street, Roath, Cardiff; born Cardiff. In 1901, lived in Carlisle Street, Roath, Cardiff, House Painter, married to Winifred (nee Coles married Cardiff 1898) with one son. In 1911, lived in Cyfarthfa Street, Cardiff, born cardiff, House Painter and Paper Hanger, married with two children. Buried in FLATIRON COPSE CEMETERY, MAMETZ, Somme, France. Plot VI. Row E. Grave 3.

[Spelt COTTRELL on CWGC] Private 54530, 10th Battalion, Welsh Regiment. Died of wounds 21st February 1917. Aged 33. Born and enlisted Cardiff. Son of Frederick Charles and Catherine (nee Owen) Cotterell; husband of Florence Pattie (nee Gillies) Cotterell, married 31 October 1914 in Roath, Cardiff. Formerly 2899, Glamorgan Yeomanry. In 1914, lived in Kimberley Road, Cardiff; occupation Schoolmaster. In 1911, lived in Inverness Place, Roath, Cardiff, with is parents; occupation Elementary School Teacher. In 1901, lived in Inverness Place, Roath, Cardiff, with is parents; occupation Pupil Teacher. Buried in WIMEREUX COMMUNAL CEMETERY, Pas de Calais, France. Plot II. Row E. Grave 1A.

Captain, 17th Battalion attached to 15th Battalion, Welsh Regiment. Killed in action 16 August 1917. Aged 25. Born Chepstow, Somerset on 14 June 1893. Son of Percy Llewelyn and Mary Hall (nee Griffiths) Davies. In 1911, lived in Claude Road, Cardiff; occupation Solicitor's Clerk. In 1901, lived in Claude Road, Cardiff. In 1898, attended Albany Road School, Roath (infants) then in 1900, attended Marlborough Road Primary School (boys). No known grave. Commemorated on TYNE COT MEMORIAL, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 93 to 94.

Extract from De Ruvigny's Roll of Honour - Volume 5 - Page 48:

DAVIES, PERCY HIER, Lieut., 15th (Service) Battn. The Welch Regt., eldest s. of the late Percy Llewelyn Davies, by his wife, Mary (75, Claude Road, Cardiff); and nephew of Sir Reginald Brade, K.C.B.; b. Chepstow, Co. Somerset, 14 June, 1893; educ. Intermediate School, Swansea; was an Architect; was gazetted 2nd Lteut. 5 June, 1915; served with the Expeditionary Force ia France and Flanders, and was killed in action at Ypres 16 Aug. 1917. Buried at St. Julien. Col. Parkinson wrote: “He was always a most cheery little man, and always had a smile ready, no matter what was going on. Your son will always be to me and to all of us an example of the most cheerful and unselfish devotion to duty at all times and in all places.”

Pioneer 129758, No. 1 Special Company, Royal Engineers. Killed in action 24th September 1917. Aged 22. Born, 21 September 1895, and enlisted Cardiff. Son of John Stowell Dupe, and Mariah Hannah (nee Phillips) Dupe, of 279, Albany Rd., Cardiff. In 1911, lived in Albany Road, Roath, Cardiff. In 1901, lived in Moy Road, Cardiff. Buried in RAMSCAPPELLE ROAD MILITARY CEMETERY, West-Vlaanderen, bELGIUM. Plot VIII. Row A. GraVE 3.

Rifleman 5248, "D" Comapny, 2nd/16th (County of London) Battalion (Queen's Westminster Rifles). Killed in action 5th October 1916. Aged 21. Born 1895 in Caerphilly, baptised 23 May 1895 in Caerphilly, Glamorgan. Enlisted Westminster, resident Cardiff. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Parry Edwards, of 44, Arran St., Roath, Cardiff. Born at Caerphilly, Glam. In 1911, lived in Arran Street, Cardiff, born Caerphilly, a Shipbroker’s Clerk. In 1901, lived in Station Terrace, Caerphilly, born Caerphilly. Buried in MAROEUIL BRITISH CEMETERY, Pas de Calais, France. Plot III. Row G. Grave 8.

Second Lieutenant, 1st Special Company, Royal Engineers. Killed in action 8 June 1918. Aged 23. Born 1895 in Cardiff, baptised 18 February 1895, in Roath, Cardiff. Son of Walter James and Mary Annie Gale, of Cardiff. He was a Schoolmaster before enlisting. Enlisted September 1914. Awarded the Military Cross (M.C.) and Military Medal (M.M.). In 1911, lived in Pearl Street, Cardiff, born Cardiff, a Student. In 1901 and 1895, lived in Blanche Street, Cardiff. Buried in AIRE COMMUNAL CEMETERY, Pas de Calais, Francegale. Plot III. Row B. Grave 25.

Lance Corporal 56566, 2nd Battalion, Welsh Regiment. Killed in action 21st March 1918. Aged 28. Born and enlisted Cardiff. Son of John and Emma (nee Jewell) Hawken, of Cardiff. In 1915, lived at Victoria Park Avenue, Canton, Cardiff; occupation Stereotyper. In 1901, lived in Thesiger Street, Cardiff. In 1891, lived in Gwendoline Street, Roath, Cardiff. Buried in DUHALLOW A.D.S. CEMETERY, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Plot IV. Row D. Grave 20.

Captain, acting Major, 78th Battalion, Canadian Infantry. Killed in action at Vimy Ridge 9 April 1917. Aged 38. Born 2 February 1879 in Cardiff. Son of Horatio and Vanda Karoline Hooper; husband of Aileen S. Turner (formerly Hooper), of 82, Assiniboine Drive, Tuxedo Park, Winnipeg. In 1879, lived in Pearcefield Place, his father was an Accountant. In 1881, lived in Oakfield Street, Roath, Cardiff; born Cardiff. In 1891, lived in Park Villas, Fidlas Road, Cardiff. In 1901, lived in Claude Road, Roath, Cardiff, born Cardiff, a Shipping Clerk. Emigrated 28 January 1878 from Liverpool to St John's, Newfoundland, Canada, on the "Empress Of Britain". Next of kin listed as his mother V.K. Hooper, of 17 Claude Road, Roath, Cardiff. Attested and passed fit 17 August 1915 at Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, aged 36 years 6 months, height 5 feet 7 inches, 36 inch chest, fesh complexion, grey eyes, dark hair, religious denomination Church of England. Buried in GIVENCHY-EN-GOHELLE CANADIAN CEMETERY, SOUCHEZ, Pas de Calais, France. Plot/Row/Section C. Grave 1. National Archives of Canada Accession Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 4485 - 17

Flight Serjeant 16693, 3rd Aircraft Repair Depot, Royal Air Force. Died whilst on leave 28 February 1919. Aged 33. Son of Edward Henry and Elizabeth James. Born 20 November 1884 in Dowlais, Cardiff. Enlisted 17 December 1915, occupation at the time Draughtsman. In 1911, lived in Stacey Road, Roath, Cardiff. In 1901, lived in Stacey Road, Roath, Cardiff, born Dowlais, an Apprentice Mechanic Engineers. In 1894, attended Howard Gardens and Howardian High School (boys). In 1891, lived in Morlais Street, Merthyr Tydfil. Buried in CARDIFF (CATHAYS) CEMETERY, Glamorganshire. Plot/Row/Section J. Grave 124B.

Extract from England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations) 1919.

JAMES Lionel Randolph of 24 Stacey-road Cardiff died 28 February 1919 Administration London 28 October to Edward Henry James retired accountant. Effects £1914 4s.

Private 42308, 2nd Battalion, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers. Died of wounds 27 September 1917. Aged 19. Born 1898 in Cardiff. Son of Frederick John and Mary Keevil, of 92, Elm St., Roath, Cardiff (still resident there in 1939). In the 1911 census he was born Cardiff, resident with his parents at Elmt Street, Cardiff. In the 1901 census he was born Cardiff, resident with his parents, his father was listed as John, in Richards Terrace, Roath, Cardiff. Buried in ZUYDCOOTE MILITARY CEMETERY, Nord, France. Plot I. Row D. Grave 5.

Master, S.S. "Holmtown", Mercantile Marine. Died at sea, supposed drowned when his ship wnet missing 6 February 1918 body washed ashore in Dorset. Aged 64. Born Redcar. Husband of Mary Hannah (nee Harrison) Laverick, of 1, Ilton Rd., Pen-y-lan, Cardiff; married 4 January 1887 at Middlesbrough, both resident Middlesbrough,. In 1911 he was Master of the "Plumgarth". In 1901, lived in Angus Street, Roath, Cardiff, born Redcar, Yorkshire, occupation Master Mariner. In 1861, lived in North Terrace, Dawdon, Easington, Durham. Buried in CARDIFF (CATHAYS) CEMETERY, Glamorganshire. Plot B. Row CE. Grave 1811.

Captain (Master Mariner) S.S. "Petone", Mercantile Marine. Entered hospital at Rouen 7 July 1918 and died from Broncho Pneumonia 10 July 1918. Aged 28. Born 2 January 1890 in Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, baptised 2 February 1890 in Middlesbrough, Yorkshire. Son of Emmanuel Comby and Mary Hannah (nee Harrison) Laverick; husband of Margaret Amelia (nee Brian Laverick), married 4 September 1913, in St Andrew, Cardiff. In 1901, lived in Angus Street, Roath, Cardiff. He had two daughters born in Cardiff – Florence (1915) and Margaret (1917).

Private P.W. 2537, 19th Battalion, Duke of Cambridge's Own (Middlesex Regiment). Died of wounds 14th April 1918. Aged 39. Born and enlisted Cardiff. Son of William and Elizabeth Musgrave, of 78, Shakespeare St., Roath, Cardiff; husband of Elizabeth (nee Poole) Musgrave, married in 1901, in Cardiff. In 1911, lived in Railway Street, Splott, Cardiff, born Cardiff, a Basket Maker. In 1881, 1891 and 1901, lived in Shakespeare Street, Roath, Cardiff. Buried in ETAPLES MILITARY CEMETERY, Pas de Calais, France. Plot XXIX. Row B. Grave 16.

Private 129101, 72nd Battalion, Canadian Infantry. Killed in actin in the trenches south-east of Souchez 3 February 1917. Aged 34. Born 28 February 1881 in Hythe, Kent. Son of Henry John and Hannah Phoebe Ovenden; husband of Florence Mable (nee Jones) Ovenden, of 96, Monthermer Rd., Cathays, Cardiff, Wales, married 25 December 1905 in Roath, Cardiff. Carpenter by trade. Attested 10 September 1915 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; passed fit 7 September 1915. Height 5 feet 11¼ inches, chest 35 inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair, religious denomination Church of England. In 1905 he was a Carpenter living at Pen-y-Wain Road, Cardiff. In 1901, lived in Castle Street, Cardiff. In 1891, lived in Miskin Street, Cardiff. At the time of his death his home was in Monthermer Road, Cathays, Cardiff. Buried in VILLERS STATION CEMETERY, VILLERS-AU-BOIS, Pas de Calais, France. Plot V. Row B. Grave 6. National Archives of Canada Accession Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 7514 - 46

Transcript - Western Mail - 23 February 1917

HEROES OF THE RANK AND FILE
KILLED

Private F W Ovenden, Seaforth Hih?? Canadian Contingent? who ? He went to Vancouver in 1913. He had twice previoiusly been wounded. Private Ovenden was educated at the Cardiff Higher Grade School and was an ardent footballer having played for the Old Monktopians for several season and was a member of the Glamorgan Volunteer Corps. Private Ovenden was a brother-in-law of Mr ? Jones a well-known Cardiff ?? man.

[Listed as Private on CWGC] Corporal 6712, 18th (Queen Mary's Own) Hussars. Died 1 November 1914. Born 1891 in Much Marcle, Hereford as James Edwin, resident Cardiff. Son of James Edward Price and Flora (nee Townsend). In the 1911 census, resident Aliwal Barracks, South Tedworth, Hampshire, single, aged 19, born Hereford. In the 1901 census, resident Broadway, Cardiff, born Much Marcle, Hereford. Buried in LILLE SOUTHERN CEMETERY, Nord, France. Plot III. Row A. Grave 23.

Private 23659, 16th Battalion, Welsh Regiment. Killed in action 7 July 1916. Aged 31. Born Bristol, enlisted Cardiff. Son of John and Sarah Pugh; husband of Julia Annie (nee Yeoman) Pugh, married 1910, Cardiff. In 1911, lived in Silver Street, Cardiff, employed as a Flour Mill Labourer. In 1901, lived in Cyfarthfa Street, Roath, Caridiff, employed as a Flour Hand, employed as a Four Hand. No known grave. Commemorated on THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Somme, France. Pier and Face 7 A and 10 A.

Extract from De Ruvigny's Roll of Honour 1914-1918, Vol. 3. Page 228:

PUGH, JOHN HENRY, Private, No. 23659, 16th (Service) Battn. (Cardiff City) The Welsh Regt., s. of John Henry Pugh, by his wife, Sarah, dau. of (-) Beacham, of Bristol; b. Bristol, co. Gloucester, 23 Jan. 1885; educ. Albany Road Schools, Cardiff; was a Chain Tester; enlisted 6 Jan. 1915; served with the Expeditionary Force in France and Flanders, and was killed in action at Mametz Wood 7 July, 1916. He m. at Roath Road Chapel, Cardiff, 9 July, 1910, Julia (35, Rose Street, Cardiff), dau. of Simon (and Maria) Yeoman, and had two children: Kenneth John, b. 30 April, 1911, and Herbert George, b. 21 Jan, 1913.

Private G/3887, 8th Battalion, Queen’s Own (Royal West Kent Regiment). Died of wounds 27 August 1916. Aged 33. Born 12 November 1883 in Monmouth. Son of James and Mary (nee Batson) Raynor. In 1911, lived in Pearl Street, Cardiff:, employed as a Mill Labourer. In 1901, lived in Tewkesbury Place, Roath, Cardiff, employed as a Machine Worker Fancy Biscuit Works. Attended Stacey Road School, Cardiff, in 1889.

Lieutenant, 113th Battery, 25th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery. Killed in action 11 July 1917. Aged 27. Born 22 October 1890 in Cardiff, baptised 11 February 1894 at Cardiff, St John. Son of David Lloyd and Elizabeth (nee Gerrish) Richards, of "Courtfield," Newport Rd., Cardiff; brother of Stanley (below). Formerly 5687, Inns of Court Officers Training Corps. In 1913, attended City of Cardiff High School for Boys. In 1891, 1901 and 1911, lived at Richards Terrace, Cardiff. In 1901, attended Marlborough Road Primary School (boys). Buried in RAMSCAPPELLE ROAD MILITARY CEMETERY, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Plot II. Row D. Grave 3.

Second Lieutenant, 1st Battalion (Territorial), Monmouthshire Regiment (Territorial Force). Died of wounds 29 August 1916. Aged 27. Son of David Lloyd and Elizabeth (nee Gerrish) Richards, of 156, Newport Rd Cardiff; brother of Bruce (above). In 1913, attended City of Cardiff High School for Boy. In 1891, 1895, 1901, 1911 and 1913, lived at Richards Terrace, Cardiff. In 1895, attended Stacey Road/Splottlands Infants School, Cardiff. Buried in WARLINCOURT HALTE BRITISH CEMETERY, SAULTY, Pas de Calais, France. Plot III. Row A. Grave 7.

Private M/283912, 648th M.T. Company, Royal Army Service Corps. Died 18 November 1918. Aged 20. Born Cardiff. Son of James and Annie (nee Lewis) Rockey, of 218, Newport Rd., Cardiff. In 1911, lived in Newport Road, Cardiff. In 1901, lived in Atlas Place, Canton, Cardiff. Buried in NAKURU NORTH CEMETERY, Kenya. Grave 27.

Private T4/172760, 6th Division Mechanical Transport Company, Royal Army Service Corps. Died of wounds 30th April 1918. Aged 27. Born, 31 March 1881, Cheltenham, enlisted and resident Cardiff. Son of Rachel Cordelia Richards (formerly Smart), and the late Charles Smart; husband of Rosina Mary Smart, of 5, Denton Rd., Canton, Cardiff. Prior to enlisting he was employed as Insurance Agent and Special Constable. In 1911, lived in Spring Gardens Place, Cardiff. In 1901, lived in Broadway, Roath, Cardiff. In 1891, lived in Pearl Street, Roath, Cardiff. In 1886, attended Stacey Road/Splottlands Infants School, Cardiff. Buried in ESQUELBECQ MILITARY CEMETERY, Nord, France. Plot I. Row B. Grave 40.

Private 62748, 90th Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps. Died of wounds 12th July 1917. Aged 25. Born, 21 April 1892, and enlisted Cardiff. Son of Alfred John and Laura Thomas of, 39, Marlborough Rd., Pen-Y-lan, Cardiff. In 1911, lived in Penhevad Street, Cardiff, born Cardiff, a Clerk. In 1901, lived in Penhevad Street, Cardiff. In 1900, attended Grangetown Elementary and Junior School (boys). Buried in COXYDE MILITARY CEMETERY, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Plot I. Row G. Grave 1.

Private 3460, 45th Battalion, Australian Infantry, A.I.F. Killed in action 6 April 1918. Aged 26. Son of Mrs. Lavinia Lomax Thomas, of 208 Westport Road, Cardiff. Before he enlisted he was a Customs Officer. Resident Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Embarked on 24th January, 1917 aboard HMAT Anchises A68 from Sydney. No known grave. Commemorated on VILLERS-BRETONNEUX MEMORIAL, Somme, France.

[Listed as Risev Watkin WILLIAMS on SDGW] Private PS/1075, 23rd Battalion, Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment. Killed in action 13th November 1916. Aged 27. Born, 16 September 1889, Treorchy, Rhondda, enlisted and resident Cardiff. Son of Henry and Sarah A. Williams, of 18, Ninian Rd., Cardiff. Educated at Llandovery College. In 1901 and 1911, lived in Ninian Road, Roath, Cardiff. No known grave. Commemorated on THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Somme, France. Pier and Face 8 C 9 A and 16 A.

16 November 1914 – Western Mail

Sub-Lieutenant (A), H.M.S. "Jackdaw", Royal Navy. Died 5 November 1942. Aged 23. Son of William Claude and Mary Florence Broadburn; husband of Frances Margaret Broadburn (nee Fenton), of Nottingham married 8 August 1942). Birth registered in the October to December Quarter 1918 in the Cardiff Registration District. His parents in 1939, lived in Stanley Road, Twickenham, London. Buried in CRAIL CEMETERY, Fifeshire. Section G. Grave 30.

[Listed as DRONGESSON on memorial] Flight Sergeant (Flight Engineer) 1833280, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. Died 8 April 1945. Aged 20. Son of Johannes Bendix Drongeson and Elizabeth Branch Drongeson, of Cardiff. Birth registered in the April to June AQuater 1924 in South Shields, Durham. lived in Stanhope Road, South Shields, Durham in 1939. Buried in SOUTH SHIELDS (HARTON) CEMETERY, Durham. Section L. Grave 9378.

Newcastle Journal 26 July 1940	Western Mail 12 November 1940
Western Daily Press 05 August 1949

Sergeant (Pilot) 1257883, 253 Squadron, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. Died 29 August 1941. Aged 20. Son of Mrs. K. E. Harris, of 11 Colchester Avenue, Cardiff and the late Mr. W. N. Harris. In 1921 the birth was registered in the Builth Wells Regfistration District, Breconshire. Buried in CARDIFF (CATHAYS) CEMETERY, Glamorganshire. Section E. L. Grave 285.

Western Mail - 3 September 1941

Serjeant 2345661, 325 Field Security Section, Intelligence Corps. Died as a reswult of an accident 3 October 1944. Aged 29. Born 28 December 1914 in Cardiff. Son of Henry and Mary Eliza Jago, of Landford, Wiltshire. B.A. In 1939 he was an Office Manager of Whilesale Provisions living in Pen-Y-Lan Road, Cardiff with his retired parents. Buried in BAYEUX WAR CEMETERY, Calvados, France. Plot II. Row L. Grave 13.

	Western Mail 16 October 1944
Western Mail 31 July 1940

Signalman 2580555, 1st Airborne Division Signals, Royal Corps of Signals. Died 17 March 1943. Aged 21. Son of Harold and Ethel Martin, of Roath, Cardiff. IN 1939 he was living with his parents and brother, Anthony R, in Sandringham Road, Cardiff. Buried in TABARKA RAS RAJEL WAR CEMETERY, Tunisia. Plot 3.Row C. Grave 20.

Western Mail 31 March 1943

 

Flight Cadet 3511044, RAF Cranwell, Royal Air Force. Died accidentally in an air crash 19 June 1954. Aged 20. Born 27 July 1933. Son of Ferdinand Claude Hallen Morgan and Vera Jenkins. In 1939, he lived in New Road, Rumney, Cardiff. Buried in CRANWELL VILLAGE CHURCHYARD, Cranwell, Lincolnshire. Row 4. Grave 2.

Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligence 23 June 1954

Corporal 986290, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. Died of wounds after being struck by the propellors of an aircraft as it taxied down the runway in the dark 25 November 1941. Aged 27. Born 9 April 1914 in Cardiff, baptised 11 June 1914 at St Saviour, Roath, Cardiff. Son of Bertram Ernest and Elizabeth Alice Rich, of Cardiff. A.C.I.I. In 1939 he lived in Priness Street, Cardiff. Buried in CARDIFF (CATHAYS) CEMETERY, Glamorganshire. Section E. K. Grave 213.

Western Mail - 28 November 1941 - Transcription:
ON ACTIVE SERVICE, In Nov., Corpl. Thomas Arthur Royal Air Force dearly loved younger son of Mr and Mrs B.E. Rich, Princess Road. .... Funeral Saturday 29th, leaving .... Service at St. Edward's Church, thence Cardiff Cemetery.

[Surname spelt differently according to the records being looked at Sheppherd, Sheppard, Shepherd, Shephard] Sub-Lieutenant (A), H.M.S. "Grebe, royal Naval Volunteer Reserve. Died 23 July 1942. Aged 27. Born 10 July 1915. Son of Richard Kenneth and Eleanor Kathleen Ferrar Shepherd. In 1939 he lived in Colchester Avenue, Cardiff, a Nurseryman. No known grave. Commemorated on LEE-ON-SOLENT MEMORIAL, Hampshire. Bay 4, Panel 2.

Western Mail - 1 February 1943

Aircraftwoman 1st Class, 883075, Women's Auxiliary Air Force. Killed in a road accident when two cars collided head on 20 June 1940. Aged 17. Daughter of Thomas Baker Williams and Annie Maud Williams, of Cardiff. Her parents and siblings lived at Ninian Road, Cardiff in 1939. Buried in CARDIFF (CATHAYS) CEMETERY, Glamorganshire. Section O. Grave 1107.