Private 9285, 13th Hussars. Killed in action in Mesopotamia 5 March 1917. Aged 29. Born Caerphilly, enlisted Bristol, resident Sengtryyd. Son of John Jones, of 55, Caerphilly Road., Senghenydd, Cardiff and the late Mary Jones. Awarded Distinguished Conduct Medal (D.C.M.). Buried in Baghdad (North Gate) War Cemetery, Iraq. Plot XI. Row F. Grave 15.

Distinguished Conduct Medal Citation from London Gazette:

9285 Pte. A. Jones, 13th Hrs.
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He dressed a number of wounded men and carried them out of the firing line under very heavy fire. He set a fine example to all ranks.

Driver T2/015722 [Medal Card/SDGW/Service Record], T2/01572 [CWGC] or T2/015729 [Service Record in somke places], 154 Company, Royal Army Service Corps. Died on service, accidentally drowned while bathing 12 September 1915 in France. Born Trealaw, Glamorganshire, enlisted Cardiff, resident Caerphilly. Son of Mary Ann Jones, of 87, Pontygwindy Road, Caerphilly, Glamorgan, and R. C. Jones, of 37, Lawrence Street, Caerphilly. Attested 7 October 1914 in Cardiff, aged 24 years, a Miner by trade, born Trealaw, Glamorgan, single, height 5 feet 8 inches, weight 136 lbs, chest 37-39 inches, freshh complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair, religious denomination Congregationalist. Appointed Lance Corporal 29 October 1914, deprived of rank, in detention for misconduct. Buried in LE TOURET MILITARY CEMETERY, RICHEBOURG-L'AVOUE, Pas de Calais, France. Plot II. Row H. Grave 1.

Company Sergeant Major 13906, 5th Battalion, South Wales Borderers. Killed in action 30 May 1918. Aged 37. Born Lewes, Sussex, enlisted Aberavon, resident Bedwas, Mon. Husband of Rachel Mary Davies of 2, Gasworks Row, Bedwas Road, Caerphilly. Awarded Distinguished Conduct Medal (D.C.M.). Buried in Chambrecy British Cemetery, Marne, France. Plot VII. Row D. Grave 8.

Distinguished Conduct Medal Citation from London Gazette 2 October 1918:

5/13906 CSM W. MITCHENER (Bedwas,Mon)
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty whilst in command of the reserve platoon. When his trench was heavily bombarded, a direct hit causing a dug-out to collapse, burying fifteen men, he at once organised a party under heavy fire and released the victims. His coolness and courage on this and other occasions were of the greatest value to his company.

Civilian. Died 27 March 1944. Aged 20. Daughter of Louisa Bishton, of 13 Celyn Avenue, Caerphilly, and of William Bishton (see Below). Died at the Royal Ordnance Factory, Llanishen.

Extract from the Western Mail on 29th March 1944:

“Anti-aircraft shells, one of which exploded in a crowded factory, killing 12 people, including seven women, and injuring as many more, were the chief cause of damage during activity over the South Wales coastal area on Monday night”

Civilian. Died 27 March 1944. Aged 48. Son of Mr and Mrs Bishton, of 82 Bedwas Road, Caerphilly. Married Louisa Venn in 1920. The couple lived at 13 Celyn Avenue, Caerphilly. Died with his daughter, Doreen (above), at the Royal Ordnance Factory, Llanishen.

Extract from the Western Mail on 29th March 1944:

“Anti-aircraft shells, one of which exploded in a crowded factory, killing 12 people, including seven women, and injuring as many more, were the chief cause of damage during activity over the South Wales coastal area on Monday night”

Private 6202751, 1st Battalion, Middlesex Regiment. Japanese prisoner of war being transported from from Hong Kong to Shanghai in the Lisbon Maru, between 1 October 1942 and 2 October 1942, 6 miles from Tung Fusham Island, off the China coast, when she was Torpedoed on 1st October by USS Grouper. Aged 27. Son of William and Margaret Thomas. No known grave. Commemorated on Sai Wan Memorial, China, (including Hong Kong). Column 16.

Note: On 27th September 1942 the Lisbon Maru left Hong Kong for Shanghai with 1816 prisoners on board. She was Torpedoed on 1st October by USS Grouper, 6 miles from Tung Fusham Island, off the China coast, 29°57'N, 122°56'N.