Here we remember the brave men of Fishguard and Goodwick who lost their lives in The Great War. The Fishguard War Memorial sits in a small Garden of Remembrance on West Street, Fishguard, and takes the form of a granite obelisk, with bronze plaque bearing the names of the fallen. The link of Fishguard to the sea can easily be seen when reading through the short biographies of the men. Many thanks to Paul Childs for his photograph of the Fishguard Memorial. As yet I have no photograph or details of the Goodwick Memorial.

Fishguard War Memorial

The Great War, 1914-1918

Percy George Adolph, Private, 13150, Welsh Regiment. Percy was born at Llangwm, the only son of George and Mary Adolph, who later moved with their young son to live at "Continental," Goodwick, Fishguard. Percy enlisted at Haverfordwest into the 1st Battalion, the Welsh Regiment, who were in India at the outbreak of War, with the Meerut Division. They returned to England, landing at Plymouth on the 22nd December, before being attached to the 84th Brigade, 28th Division. The Division landed at Le Havre during January, 1915 fighting at Second Ypres, where George was Killed in Action, aged 18, on the 17th February, 1915. He is remembered on the Ypres Menin Gate Memorial.

 

Thomas Allkins, Private, 97512, Royal Army Medical Corps. Thomas was born in Battersea, but enlisted at Fishguard, into the Royal Army Medical Corps, serving in 'N' Company. This Company were based in the U.K., and Thomas Died of Sickness in Blackpool where they were stationed. He is buried in Blackpool Cemetery, Grave T. 53. Not on Memorial.

John Barron, Private, 11756, Royal Welsh Fusiliers. John was born at Kilmacthomas, Co. Waterford, and resided at Fishguard before the War. He enlisted at Cardiff into the 8th Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, part of 40th Brigade, 13th (Western) Division, who left the U.K. on the 7th June, 1915 bound for Gallipoli. The Division landed at ANZAC Cove on the 3rd August, 1915 and fought alongside the ANZAC forces at the Battle of Sari Bair, where John was Killed in Action on the 7th August, 1915 aged 21. He is remembered on the Helles Memorial, Panel 77 to 80. Not on Memorial.

James Bateman, Private, 16170, Welsh Regiment. James was born at Llanwrda, but resided in Fishguard at the outbreak of War. He enlisted at Ferndale into the 8th Battalion, the Welsh Regiment, who were the Pioneer Battalion to the 13th (Western) Division. James fought at Gallipoli with the Division, where they suffered heavy losses, until being finally evacuated between the 8-9th January, 1916. They manned the trenches at the Suez Canal defences for several weeks, before moving to Mesopotamia on the 12th February, marching to attempt to relieve the Siege of Kut. After several battles, the Division took part in the capture of Baghdad before pushing North through the country, and it was here that James was Killed in Action, on the 23rd April, 1916. He is remembered on the Basra Memorial, Panel 24. Not on Memorial.

George Batin, Private, 22841, King's Shropshire Light Infantry. George was born at Fishguard, the son of Thomas and Lettice Batin, later of Trewrach, Dinas Cross. He enlisted at Fishguard into the 1st Battalion, King's Shropshire Light Infantry, part of 16th Brigade, 6th Division. The Division were in Ireland at the outbreak of War, and were shipped to France, landing at St. Nazaire on the 10th September, 1914. The B.E.F. was still fighting their desperate rearguard action on the Aisne, and so the 6th Division were rushed to support them there, before moving North to Flanders. They next fought at Hooge, before being brought South to the Somme. By now, due to the tremendous amount of casualties, George had been attached to the 2nd Welsh, in the 1st Division, and they were in the thick of the fighting, fighting at Pozières, when George was mortally wounded. He was brought back to the Casualty Clearing Station at Albert, but Died of Wounds on the 27th July, 1916 aged 31. He is buried in Albert Communal Cemetery Extension, Grave I. K. 14.

 

Griffith Batin, Ordinary Seaman, J/52871, Royal Navy. Griffith was the younger brother of George (above), the son of Thomas and Lettice Batin. He was born at Fishguard, and enrolled into the Royal Navy, serving aboard H.M.S. 'Mersey', which was a 'Humber Class' Monitor, used as an offshore gun battery by the Royal Navy, especially designed as a low draught ship, suitable for service in coastal waters and rivers. Griffith Died of Disease at Tanzania on the 2nd November, 1916 and is buried at Dar Es Salaam War Cemetery, Grave 2. F. 12.

J. S. Burnnand, Cannot be identified.

Peter Vaughan Clay, Second Mate, Mercantile Marine. Peter was born at Fishguard, the husband of Esther Clay (nee George), of Gate House, High Street. He served in the Mercantile Marine, as Second Mate aboard the S.S. 'Sonnie', (London). On the 11th August, 1917 the Sonnie was torpedoed and sank by a German U-Boat, and Peter drowned aboard her, aged 61. He is remembered on the Tower Hill Memorial, London.

Percy Montgomery Craddock, Rifleman, 552288, London Regiment. Percy was the son of Mrs. and the late Mr. Craddock, of Hampstead, London and the husband of Lucy Craddock, of Pentervin Pontvane, Fishguard. He was employed on the staff of the Bolivar Railway, Venezuela, before enlisting in 1915. into the 2/16th Battalion, the London Regiment (Queen Victoria's Rifles), part of the 179th Brigade, 60th (London) Division. On the 30th May, 1918 the 2/16th Battalion left for France, where they joined the 89th Brigade, 30th Division on the 30th June, 1918. They were in the Flanders sector, pushing the Germans back from August onwards, but Percy took ill, and was sent to No. 14 General Hospital at Wimereux, where he Died of Sickness on the 20th October, 1918 aged 34. He is buried at Terlincthun British Cemetery, Wimille, in Grave VI. A. 38. Not on Memorial.

Jeremiah Cullanhan, Private, 87850, King's Liverpool Regiment. Jeremiah was born at Bandon, Co. Cork., the son of Jeremiah and Jane Cullanhan, of Castletown, Kennigh, Co. Cork and the husband of Margaret O'Grady (formerly Cullanhan), who later lived at Castlemore, Crookstown, Co. Cork.. Jeremiah lived in Goodwick prior to the War, and enlisted at Chatham, into the 11th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment, Pioneers to the 14th (Light) Division. The Division had the dubious honour of being the first Division to be attacked by flamethrowers in the War, at Hooge, and afterwards fought on the Somme, and then moved to Ypres, fighting at Passchendaele. Jeremiah was Killed in Action on the third day of the German Spring Offensive, during the Battle of St. Quentin, on the 23rd March, 1918 aged 28. He is remembered on the Pozières Memorial, Panel 21 to 23. Not on Memorial.

Gwyn Havard Davies, Private, STK/1431, Royal Fusiliers. Gwyn was born in Newport, the son of Evan and Maria Jemima Davies, later of "Gorlan", Fishguard. He enlisted at Cardiff into the 10th Battalion, Royal Fusiliers, part of the 11th Brigade, 37th Division. The Division fought at the diversionary attack on Gommecourt during July, 1916 and then at the Battle of the Ancre. After spending the Winter on the Somme, they moved North to Arras, and fought in the Battle of the Scarpe, where they took the strongly defended town of Monchy-le-Preux. Gwyn was Killed in Action during the Battle, on the 11th April, 1917 and is remembered on the Arras Memorial, Bay 3. Not on Memorial.

Gwilym Rees Davies, Rifleman, 228274, Monmouth Regiment. Gwilym was born at Abercych, the son of Mrs. Rachel Davies, of Penrhiw, Pontselly, Boncath. He enlisted at Pontypridd into the 1st Battalion, the Monmouth Regiment, Pioneers to the 46th Division. The Division fought at Loos and Gommecourt, where they suffered terrible casualties. After some minor roles during the remainder of 1916 and 1917, they followed the retreating German Army back to the Hindenburg Line, and Gwilym was Killed in Action during this period of stalemate, on the 11th April, 1917. He is remembered on the Arras Memorial, Bay 3.

Henry Davies, Private, 29613, South Wales Borderers. Henry was born at Castle Morris, and resided at Fishguard at the outbreak of War. He enlisted at Carmarthen into the 5th Battalion, South Wales Borderers, part of the 58th Brigade, 19th (western) Division. The 19th Division had played an important part in the war, fighting at the Somme and Passchendaele, and were in Flanders when the German Spring Offensive of 1918 was launched. They suffered awful casualties there, and were brought South to the Bapaume area, where they again suffered badly. They moved further South, to the Aisne, where they fought with distinction again. This is where Henry was mortally wounded, during the Battle of the Sambre Canal. He Died of Wounds on the 4th November, 1918, and is buried at Canonne Farm British Cemetery-Sommaing, Grave D. 7. Not on Memorial.

John Davies, Able Seaman, Z/ 1889, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve. John was born at Goodwick, the son of Mr. T. Davies, of Casnewydd, Goodwick. He enlisted into the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, serving aboard the S.S. Baron Jedburgh. The ship was at Canada when John was taken ill. He Died on the 21st October, 1918 and is buried in Sydney (Harwood Hill) Cemetery, Canada.

W. G. Davies. Cannot be identified.

William John Davies, Deck Hand, 15108DA, Royal Navy. William was born at Fishguard, the son of John and Martha Davies, of Sea View. Penwallis. He served in the Royal Naval Reserve, aboard H.M. Trawler 'Gambri'. The Gambri was lost with all hands off the British Isles on the 18th January, 1918 and aboard her was William, who was 28 years old. He is remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial, Panel 29.

William Owen Davies, Sergeant, W/902, Royal Field Artillery. William was the son of Owen and Harriet Davies, of Fishguard. He enlisted at Haverfordwest into the Royal Field Artillery, and was sent to France where he was posted to 'A' Battery, 122nd Brigade, R.F.A., part of the 38th (Welsh) Division. William came through the bloodbath of Mametz Wood unscathed, unlike many others of the Division, and the Division was sent North to Ypres to take part in the Passchendaele Offensive. William was Killed in Action during the build up to the Battle of Pilckem Ridge, on the 27th July, 1917 aged 28, and is buried at Canada Farm Cemetery, Grave II. A. 2. Not on Memorial.

 

Daniel Donovan, Private, 1344, Royal Munster Fusiliers. Daniel was born at Ballydehob, Co. Mayo, the son of Patrick and Catherine Donovan, of Lisheen, Creagh, Ballydehob, and enlisted at Goodwick into the 1st Battalion, Royal Munster Fusiliers. The Battalion formed part of the 48th Brigade, 16th (Irish) Division. The Division fought with distinction on the Somme in 1916, but Daniel was Killed in Action just before the Division moved South to the Somme on the 27th July, 1916 aged 36. He is buried in Philosophe British Cemetery, Mazingarbe, Grave I. J. 22. Not on Memorial.

Robert Dyke, Private, 16588, South Wales Borderers. Robert was born at Barry, Glamorgan. He resided in Fishguard prior to the outbreak of War, and enlisted back in Barry, into the 2nd Battalion, South Wales Borderers, part of the 87th Brigade, 29th Division. Robert fought at Gallipoli, and arrived at Marseilles with his Battalion at Marseilles on the 29th March, 1916. Robert fought at the Somme, Ypres and Cambrai, and survived for most of the tumultuous times of 1918, but sadly was Killed in Action during the Advance in Flanders on the 19th August, 1918. He is remembered on the Ploegsteert Memorial, Panel 5.

Eric Adrian Ellen, Captain, East Lancashire Regiment. Eric served in the 2nd Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment, who were in South Africa at the outbreak of War. They shipped back to England, then to France where they joined the 24th Brigade, 8th Division, and fought in the Battles of Neuve Chappell, Aubers Ridge and Loos, before they moved to the 23rd Division until the end of June 1916 when they returned to the 8th. They fought on the Somme throughout July 1916, and remained there throughout the bleak winter of 1916/1917, stationed around the Somme Canal area. Eric was Killed in Action on the 30th January, 1917 and is buried at Hem Farm Military Cemetery, Hem-Monacu, Grave I. K. 6.

A. Evans. Probably David Albert Evans, Private, 49014, Welsh Regiment. David was born at Cilgerran, the Son of Enoch and Letitia Evans, of Plain Kilgerran, but resided and enlisted in Fishguard. He served in the 3rd Battalion, Welsh Regiment, a Home Service Battalion, which remained in the UK for the duration of the War.  David Died of Sickness at home on the 14th February, 1917 and was buried in Cilgerran (St. Llawddog) Churchyard.

Edgar Evans, Private, 54514, Welsh Regiment. Edgar was born at Mathry and was the husband of Phoebe Davies (formerly Evans), of Cambrian Inn, Fishguard. He enlisted at Fishguard into the 19th Battalion, the Welsh Regiment, the Pioneer Battalion of the 38th (Welsh) Division. The Division arrived in France at the end of November, 1915 and were stationed around Armentieres, before moving South to the Somme in June 1916. They attacked the strongly defended Mametz Wood on the 10th/11th Juy 1916 and suffered terrible casualties, which necessitated them being removed from the Battle and sent North to Ypres to recover. Edgar was mortally wounded at Ypres, and was brought to No. 46 Casualty Clearing Station at Mendinghem, where he Died of Wounds on the 25th May, 1917 aged 30. He is buried in Mendinghem Military Cemetery, Grave II. C. 21.

Edwin Evans, Gunner, 725752, Royal Field Artillery. Edwin was born in Fishguard, the son of William and Maria Evans, of 5, Vergam Terrace, Fishguard. He enlisted at Carmarthen into the Royal Field Artillery, being posted into 'B' Battery, 98th Brigade, R.F.A., part of the 22nd Division. The Division were in France during September, 1915 but were soon to embark at Marseilles for Salonika, arriving by the 13th December, 1915. They remained there for the duration of the War, and Edwin Died there of sickness on the 19th October, 1917 aged just 23. He is buried in Mikra British Cemetery, Kalamaria, Grave 137.

Henry Stephen Evans, Private, 46471, Welsh Regiment. Henry was born at Neyland, later moving to Goodwick with his parents Henry and Martha Evans, to 14, Plasygamil Rd., Goodwick. He married Elizabeth Evans, who later moved to Cwmbrechfa, Llanycefn, Clynderwen. Henry enlisted at Fishguard into the 9th Battalion, the Welsh Regiment, 58th Brigade, 19th (Western) Division. The Division suffered badly at the Battles of Loos and at the Somme, and spent the Winter on the Somme, at the Ancre sector, where Henry was Killed in Action on the 2nd March, 1917. He was 26 years old, and is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, Pier and Face 7 A and 10 A. Not on Memorial.

James Harries Evans, Private, 9882, Royal Fusiliers. James was born in Mathry, the son of John and M. M. Evans, later of Drim, Goodwick. He enlisted at Fishguard into the 13th Battalion, Royal Fusiliers, part of the 111th Brigade, 37th Division. The Division fought at Gommecourt and the Ancre during the Somme offensive, before moving to Arras, where they took the village of Monchy-le-Preux. It was during the Second Battle of the Scarpe that James was Killed in Action, on the 25th April, 1917 aged just 21. He is remembered on the Arras Memorial, Bay 3.

J. Fitzmaurice, Cannot be identified positively, but is probably John Fitzmaurice, Private, 9951, Irish Guards. John was born at Lickerigg, Co. Galway, the Son of Michael and Mary Fitzmaurice, and enlisted at Widnes, Lancashire into the 1st Battalion, Irish Guards. They formed at Wellington Barracks in August, 1914 as part of the 4th (Guards) Brigade, 2nd Division, and in August 1915 transferred to 1st Guards Brigade, Guards Division. As part of the 2nd Division, the Irish Guards fought from Mons, through the retreat to the Marne, before moving North and fighting at First Ypres and Festubert. Upon the creation of the Guards Division, they fought at Loos, the Somme, Paschendaele and Cambrai, before being caught up in the German Spring Offensive of 1918, where John was Killed in Action on the 30th March, 1918 during the Battle of St. Quentin. He was 28 years old, and is remembered on the Arras Memorial, Bay 1.

 

Rhys Edward Francis, Third Engineer, Mercantile Marine. Rhys was born at Merthyr Tydfil, the son of John and Elizabeth Francis. He moved to Fishguard where he married Mary Francis (nee Miles), of Awelfan, Fishguard. Rhys served in the Mercantile Marine as Third Engineer aboard the S.S. 'Paddington' (London). The Paddington was sunk by a German U-Boat on the 21st July, 1917 and Rhys was drowned. He is remembered on the Tower Hill Memorial, London.

T. Garnon, Cannot be identified.

Walter John George, Mate, Mercantile Marine. Walter was born at Fishguard, the son of Mr. E. George, later of 94, Wyndham Crescent, Canton, Cardiff. He served in the Mercantile Marine, as mate aboard the S.S. "Poldown" (Cardiff). The Poldown was lost at sea on the 9th October, 1917, either as a result of a mine strike, or German submarine attack, and Walter was drowned, aged 38. He is remembered on the Tower Hill Memorial, London. Not on Memorial.

David William Griffiths, Private, 33986, South Wales Borderers. David was born and resided in Fishguard. He enlisted at Haverfordwest, initially into the South Wales Borderers, but transferred into the 14th Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, part of the 113th Brigade, 38th (Welsh) Division. The Division arrived in France during the end of November, 1915 and were posted around the Armentieres sector, before moving to the Somme in June, 1916. They suffered terrible casualties at Mametz Wood, and were sent to Ypres to recover, before taking part in the Passchendaele Offensive. They took the strongly fortified Pilckem Ridge at the end of July 1917 and fought on toward Langemarck, where David was badly wounded.and was sent to one of the Casualty Clearing Stations at Dozinghem, where he Died of Wounds on the 30th August, 1917. He is buried there, at Dozinghem Military Cemetery, Grave IV. F. 17.

 

Edgar Harries, Able Seaman, Z/3081, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve. Edgar was the son of Thomas and Margaret Harries, of Trelimmin, St. Nicholas, Fishguard. He served in the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, aboard the S.S. Manchuria, which had been procured by the I.M.M. in 1915 to make up for wartime losses. Edgar was Killed in Action on the 17th October, 1917 during a battle with a German U-Boat. The Manchuria survived the battle, but Edgar was buried at sea that day. He was just 19 years old, and is remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial, Panel 24.

Thomas Owen Harries, Private, 1955, Australian Infantry. Thomas was born at Fishguard, the son of Mrs. Winifred Harries, 63, High Street, Fishguard. He emigrated to Australia in 1913, working as a Farmer, and enlisted there at Liverpool, N.S.W. on the 23rd January, 1915. He joined the 5th Reinforcements for the 13th Battalion, which embarked at Sydney aboard the H.M.A.T. Kyarra on the 13th April, 1915 bound for Gallipoli via Egypt. Thomas joined the Battalion on Gallipoli on the 13th July 1915, and was badly wounded at the Battle of the Nek on the 9th August, 1915. A Hospital Ship brought him, along with many others, back to Mudros to the Army Hospital, but he Died of Wounds there on the 23rd August, 1915 aged 22. He is buried in Portianos Military Cemetery, Grave I. B. 40.

William James Harries, Stoker, K/31623, Royal Navy. William was born at Goodwick, the son of Dinah Harries, of Penrhin Farm, Goodwick. He enlisted into the Royal Navy, where he served as Stoker 2nd Class aboard the H.M.S. Q 1. The Q. 1. (also known as the Moeraki) was a converted Collier, that had been armed by the Royal Navy, with the intention of luring in German Submarines, and ambushing them with their hidden guns. For the Q. 1. though, the plan backfired, as on the 3rd December, 1916 she was sunk by a German Submarine in the Gulf of Genoa, with the loss of 8 of her crew. Sadly, one of these was William. He was just 23 years old, and is remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial, Panel 16. Not on Memorial.

 

Meager Hearn, Private, 26259, Lancashire Fusiliers. Meager was born in Cardiff. He resided in Goodwick prior to the war, and enlisted at Llanelli into the Royal Field Artillery. He later transferred into the 11th Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers, who were attached to the 74th Brigade, 25th Division. The Division landed in France on the 26th September, 1915, and were posted to the Vimy area, where they defended Vimy Ridge against a German attack in May 1916, then moved to the Warloy area and attacked on the 3rd July near Thiepval. They fought throughout the Battle of the Somme,  and then moved to Plougsteert, where they held the line, until taking part in the Battle of Messines in June, 1917. Meager was killed in action during the Battle of Messines, on the 7th June, 1917. He has no known grave, and so is remembered on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Panel 33. Not on Memorial.

Fred Hoare, Lance Corporal, 51168, Welsh Regiment. Fred was born at Membury in Devon, the son of Mr. and Mrs. K. H. Hoare, of The Poplars, Dalwood, Kilmington, Devon. He married Ivy Gladys Hoare, of The Bungalows, Penslade, Fishguard and enlisted at Axminster, Devon into the Welsh Regiment. Fred must have been wounded whilst with the Welsh, as he was transferred to a Home Company of the Labour Corps, and Died at home on the 25th September, 1918 aged 27. He is buried at Dalwood (St. Peter) Churchyard. Not on Memorial.

Frederick Honer, Rifleman, 925, Royal Irish Rifles. Frederick was born at Fishguard, and enlisted at Belfast into the 1st Battalion, Royal Irish Rifles, part of the 25th Brigade, 8th Division. The Division fought at Neuve Chappelle, the Battle of Loos and on the Somme in 1916 before fighting at Passchendaele in late 1917. On the 3rd February, 1918 the Division were attached to the 107th Brigade, 36th (Ulster) Division, and were fighting to stem the German Spring offensive in Flanders when Frederick was Killed in Action on the 29th April, 1918. He is buried at New Irish Farm Cemetery, Grave XIV. A. 8. Not on Memorial.

 

Reverend Thomas Howell, Chaplain 4th Class, Army Chaplain's Department. Thomas was born in Newport, the  son of Howell and Mary Ann Howell, later of Fishguard. He was a Chaplain 4th Class, attached to the 6th Battalion, King's Shropshire Light Infantry, who fought with the 20th Light Division at the Battle of Cambrai. The Division had suffered terribly at Welsh Ridge, and the on the 1st December 1917 were to attack the fortified village of Gonnelieu on the Hindenburg Line, but were repulsed by the Germans, and Thomas was Killed in Action here that day, aged 33. He is buried in Fifteen Ravine Cemetery, Villers-Plouich, in Grave IV. C. 16. Not on Memorial.

Francis Henry Howells, Sapper, 241786, Royal Engineers. Francis was born at Fishguard on the 10th December, 1890, the son of Mark and Mary Howells, of Puncheston, Fishguard. He married Rose Ellen Howells, of 33, Manchester Rd., Swindon, and enlisted at Penarth into the 209th Field Company, Royal Engineers on the 26th February, 1917. They were attached to the 34th Division, who had been in France since January, 1916. The Division fought on the Somme, and at Arras, where Francis was Killed in Action at Divisional Headquarters on the 19th April, 1918 aged 37. He is buried at Mont Noir Military Cemetery, St. Jans-Cappel, Grave I. F. 5. Not on Memorial.

 

Graham Howells, Gunner, 371373, Royal Garrison Artillery. Graham was born at Fishguard, the son of David and Margaret Howells, of Ropewalk, Fishguard. He enlisted at Fishguard into the 171st Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery, which formed part of the British forces in Italy. Graham was Killed in Action on the 3rd September 1918 aged 23, and is buried in Barenthal Military Cemetery, Grave II. B. 7. Not on Memorial.

John Howells, Gunner, 7305, Royal Field Artillery. John was born at Fishguard, and enlisted at Glasgow into the Royal Field Artillery. He was posted into 'A' Battery, 85th Brigade, R.F.A., part of the 18th Division, which landed at Boulogne on the 25th May, 1915. They were heavily involved during the Battle of the Somme, and John was Killed in Action during the Battle of the Ancre, on the 16th November, 1916. He is buried at Lonsdale Cemetery, Authille, in Grave IX. D. 5. Not on Memorial.

John Henry Porter Hunt, Private, 21049, Welsh Regiment. John was born at Barry Island, and resided at Fishguard. His parents Edward and Bessie Hunt, later lived at Mosterton, Misterton, Dorset. John Enlisted at Haverfordwest into the 15th Battalion, the Welsh Regiment, part of the 114th Brigade, 38th (Welsh) Division, which arrived in France during November, 1915. After some months at Armentieres being initiated into trench warfare, the Division marched South to the Somme, where they were used in the attack on Mametz Wood. The Division suffered terrible casualties in the attacks on the Wood, and it was here that John was Killed in Action on the 11th July, 1916 aged only 18. He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, Pier and Face 7 A and 10 A. Not on Memorial.

 

Thomas Evan James, D.C.M., Private, 27478, Welsh Regiment. Thomas was born at Fishguard, the son of David and Mary Ann James, of Penlanwynt, Pontvane, Fishguard. He enlisted at Tonypandy into the 2nd Battalion, the Welsh Regiment, part of the 3rd Brigade, 1st Division. The Division was one of the first to move to France, fighting in the rearguard actions from Mons, the Marne and the Aisne through to First Ypres, where they stopped the German's at Gheluveld. They then fought at Aubers Ridge and Loos, and at several smaller battles throughout the Winter of 1915/16, where Thomas was to gain his Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry in volunteering to cut through the enemy's wire within a few yards of his parapet, and carrying out his objective in spite of his patrol being seen and fired on. (London Gazette 15.3.16)' The Division moved South to the Somme, where they fought in several of the minor Battles during the great offensive in 1916. Thomas was Killed in Action during the Battle of Bazentin, on the 15th July, 1916 aged 22, and is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, Pier & Face 7 A and 10 A. Not on Memorial.

David Bevan Jenkins, Fireman, Mercantile Marine. David was born in Fishguard, the son of William Stephen Jenkins and Margaret Jenkins, of The Cottage, Fishguard. He served in the Mercantile Marine, as Fireman aboard the S.S. "Franz Fischer" (London). The Franz Fischer was attacked by a German Zeppelin on the 1st February, 1916 and David was Killed in Action during the attack, age 27. He is remembered on the Tower Hill Memorial, London. Not on Memorial.
Frederick Clifford Jenkins, Boy 1st Class, J/27364, Royal Navy. Frederick was the son of W. S. Jenkins, J.P., and Margaret Jenkins, of The Cottage, Fishguard. He enlisted into the Royal Navy, serving aboard H.M.S. Viknor, an armed merchant cruiser of the 10th Cruiser Squadron. On January 13th, 1915 while on active service in the North Sea, she struck a mine off Tory Island and sank with the loss of all hands. Frederick was just 19 years old, and is remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Panel 8.

John John, Private, 54504, Welsh Regiment. John was the son of Mrs. Ann John, of St. Nicholas, Fishguard. He served in the 14th Battalion, the Welsh Regiment, part of the 114th Brigade, 38th (Welsh) Division. John arrived in France after the rest of the Division, as he was not entitled to the 1914/15 Star, and survived the Division's Battles on the Somme and at Passchendaele, only to be struck down with Broncho-Pneumonia near the end of the war. He was brought to the 21st Casualty Clearing Station at Caudry, where he Died on the 7th December, 1918. He is buried in Caudry Military Cemetery, Grave II. G. 24. Not on Memorial.

W. John, Cannot be identified.

Cecil Hugh Jones, Captain, Royal Welsh Fusiliers. Cecil was the eldest son of Sir Evan Davies Jones, Bart., and Cecilia Anne Jones, of Pentower, Fishguard. He was J.P. for the County of Pembroke, barrister of the Inner Temple, and M.A. of Cambridge. Cecil was commissioned into the 11th Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, part of the 67th Brigade, 22nd Division, which moved to France in September 1915, but were promptly sent to Marseilles, and embarked for Salonika, arriving in late November 1915. The Division stayed there for the duration of the war, and it was at Salonika, during the Battle of Doiran, that Cecil was Killed in Action on the 18th September, 1918 aged 31. He is buried at Doiran Military Cemetery, Grave V. A. 12.

David Rees Jones, Gunner, 371088, Royal Garrison Artillery. David was born at Carmarthen to Thomas and Mary Jones, and resided and enlisted at Fishguard, into the 182nd Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery. Not much more is known about David, but he Died of Wounds on the 23rd August, 1918 and is buried at Bac-Du-Sud British Cemetery, Bailleulval, Grave III. B. 9. Not on Memorial.

Evan Aeron Jones, Gunner, 190076, Royal Field Artillery. Evan was born at Llanbadarn, Cardiganshire, the son of Daniel and Jane Jones of Pontypetris. He resided and enlisted at Fishguard into the Royal Field Artillery, serving in the 7th Reserve Battery. Evan Died at home of sickness, on the 18th February, 1917 and is buried in Pennant Calvinistic Methodist Chapelyard. Not on Memorial.

Evan Davies Jones, Lieutenant, Royal Flying Corps. Evan was the son of Sir Evan Davies Jones, Bart., and his wife, Cecilia Ann Jones, of Pentower, Fishguard. He was an M.A., Cambridge (Trinity), and joined the Royal Flying Corps, serving firstly as a Pilot with No. 2 Squadron in France. Evan was then posted to 10 Squadron, Royal Air Force, which flew the Armstrong Whitworth FK8. Evan was flying aircraft number C3522, engaged on a Close Offensive Patrol, with Observer, 2nd Lieut W Smith on the 2nd April, 1918, when the aircraft was shot up by machine-gun fire from the ground. The Aircraft crashed and was wrecked, with both occupants killed. Evan was aged 25, and is buried in Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Grave XXVI. E. 9. (Thanks to David Barnes for the information).

 

James Jones, Private, 204719, Royal Welsh Fusiliers. James was born at Nevern, the son of Thomas and Mary Jones, of Penveidir Isaf, Pontvane, Fishguard. He enlisted at Carmarthen into the Welsh Regiment, but later transferred into the 17th Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, part of the 115th Brigade, 38th (Welsh) Division. After surviving the carnage of Mametz in 1916 and Passchendaele in late 1917, James was mortally wounded during the defence of Armentieres in 1918, and Died of Wounds aged 25 on the 3rd March, 1918. He is buried at Merville Communal Cemetery Extension, Grave I. C. 11. Not on Memorial.

Robert Henry Jones, Private, 57513, Royal Welsh Fusiliers. Robert was born at Fishguard, to Captain Thomas Jones (Master Mariner) and Catherine E. Jones. He enlisted at Carmarthen into the Welsh Regiment, but later transferred into the 9th Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, part of the 58th Brigade, 19th (Western) Division. Robert fought with the Division through the Battles of Loos, the Somme and Passchendaele, but was Killed in Action aged 31, on the 20th October, 1918 during the Battle of the Selle. He is buried in Romeries Communal Cemetery Extension, Grave III. D. 17.

Samuel George Jones, Private, M2/121139, Army Service Corps. Samuel was born in Fishguard, and enlisted at Goodwick into the 569th Mechanical Transport Company, Army Service Corps. Samuel served in the Mesopotamian Campaign, and Died of Sickness in Mesopotamia on the 16th June, 1916. He is buried in Basra War Cemetery, Grave VI. Q. 15.

Walter Jones, Rifleman, S/3150, Rifle Brigade. Walter was born and resided at Fishguard, and enlisted at Goodwick into the 13th Battalion, the Rifle Brigade, part of the 11th Brigade, 37th Division. The Division landed at Boulogne around the end of July 1915, concentrating at St. Omer. Their first major action was as part of the Diversionary attack on Gommecourt, which began with the attack on the 1st July, 1916, with the purpose of creating a diversion to try and draw German reinforcements away from the main objectives of the Somme Offensive further South. The London and North Midlands Divisions alone lost nearly 7,000 men on that one day at Gommecourt, with the 37th Division also suffering badly. Walter was Killed in Action just over a week into the Battle, on the 10th July, 1916. He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, Pier & Face 16 B and 16 C. Not on Memorial.

James Kehoe, Private, 6969, Royal Irish Regiment. James was born in Co. Wexford, the son of the late James and Bridget Kehoe, and the husband of Mary Doran (formerly Kehoe) of Rochestown, Taghmon, Co. Wexford. He enlisted at Goodwick into the 2nd Battalion, Royal Irish Regiment, who were virtually destroyed during the Battle of La Bassee, whilst with the 3rd Division. They later transferred to the 12th Brigade, 4th Division, and fought at Second Ypres, and James was mortally wounded at some time during the Battle. He was brought back to the Duchess of Westminster's Hospital (No.1 B.R.C.S) at Le Touquet, where he Died of Wounds on the 13th May, 1915 aged 33. James is buried at Le Touquet-Paris Plage Communal Cemetery, Grave I. C. 4. Not on Memorial.

Nicholas John Lambert, Private, 43013, Welsh Regiment. Nicholas was born at Co. Wexford, and enlisted at Fishguard into the 8th Battalion, the Welsh Regiment, the Pioneer Battalion to the 13th (Western) Division. The Division left the U.K. on the 13th June, 1915 bound via Alexandria for Gallipoli, landing initially at Cape Helles on the 6th July, 1915. After being evacuated from Helles on the 8th January, 1916, they moved to the Suez Canal, before being sent to Mesopotamia on the 12th February 1916. After the Battle of Kut, the Division marched onto Baghdad, which they took, before marching North through the country. Nicholas Died on the 4th July, 1916 in Mesopotamia, and is buried at Amara War Cemetery. His grave is marked by a Special Memorial. Not on Memorial.

Thomas Lancashire, Private, 6973, Royal Irish Regiment. Thomas was born in Manchester, the son of Mrs. Grace Lancashire, of 2, Clarissa Place, Cheetham, Manchester. He enlisted at Fishguard into the 2nd Battalion, Royal Irish Regiment, who were virtually destroyed during the Battle of La Bassee, whilst with the 3rd Division. They later transferred to the 12th Brigade, 4th Division, and fought at Second Ypres, where Thomas was Killed in Action on the 24th April, 1915 aged 33. He is remembered on the Ploegsteert Memorial, Panel 4. Not on Memorial.

David Lewis, Gunner, 667, Royal Garrison Artillery. David was born at Pembroke, the son of Lewis Lewis and Phoebe Lewis. The family moved to Whitland where David was brought up, but he then married Mary Lewis, of Bridge St., Lower Fishguard, and lived at Fishguard prior to the outbreak of War. He enlisted at Fishguard into the 114th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery, and served on the Western Front. David was Killed in Action aged 31, on the 5th August, 1917. He is buried on the Somme, at Peronne Road Cemetery, Maricourt, in Grave IV. H. 25.

 

Thomas Lewis, Private, 26809, Welsh Regiment. Thomas was born at Fishguard, and enlisted at Bridgend into the 9th Battalion, the Welsh Regiment, part of the 58th Brigade, 19th (Western) Division. The Division crossed to France during July 1915, and saw it's first action at The Battle of Loos, during December 1915. They played an important part in the opening of the Battle of the Somme, by taking Ovillers village, and fought through the Somme offensive, until moving North to Ypres in 1917. At Ypres, the 19th Division fought at the Battle of Messines, and it was here that Thomas was Killed in Action on the 19th July, 1917. He is remembered on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, on Panel 37.

W. P. Lewis, Cannot be identified.

Reginald John Hamilton Longman, Private, 26598, Wiltshire Regiment. Reginald was born at Hastings, the son of Francis and Louisa Longman, of Portland, Dorset, and the Husband of Mabel Longman, of 137, St. Leonard's Road, Windsor. He enlisted at Fishguard into the Dorsetshire Regiment, but later transferred into the 2nd Battalion, the Wiltshire Regiment, part of the 21st Brigade, 30th Division. The Division were blooded at the Battle of the Somme, and at Arras,during the Battles of the Scarpe, where Reginald was mortally wounded. He was evacuated to the 32nd Casualty Clearing Station at Saulty, where he Died of Wounds aged 29, on the 11th April, 1917. He is buried at Warlincourt Halte British Cemetery, Saulty. 

William Joseph Marchant, Private, 37076, Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry. William was born at Devonport on the 11th September, 1898, the son of William and Emily Marchant, later of 10, Asterley St., St. Thomas, Swansea. He resided at the Bungalow, Goodwick and enlisted at Fishguard on the 15th February, 1917 into the 1/4th Battalion, Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry, who were attached to the 75th Division in Palestine. William sailed for Egypt on the 23rd November, 1917 and arrived with his Battalion during January, 1918 where he became a Lewis Gunner. The Division were fighting in the Jordan Valley when William was wounded on his first day of action. He Died of Wounds the following day, on the 10th April, 1918 aged just 19, and is buried at Ramleh War Cemetery, Grave T. 58. Not on Memorial.

William George Mathias, Guardsman, 1210, Welsh Guards. William was born at Letterston. He resided in Fishguard prior to the outbreak of War, and enlisted at Bridgend into the 1st Battalion, Welsh Guards, part of the 3rd Guards Brigade, Guards Division. The Welsh Guards were formed on the 26th February, 1915 by Royal Warrant, and first saw service at the Battle of Loos in September, 1915. It is not known if William made it to France though, as he Died at home on the 20th May, 1915. He is buried in Fishguard (Hermon) Baptist Burial Ground, Grave I. 2. 2.

P. Moran, Leading Boatman, 162528, His Majesty's Coastguard. Not a lot is know of P. Moran, except that he served in H.M. Coastguard, at the Tenby Station, and Died on the 2nd June, 1915. His death must have been down to War-related cause, as he is listed with the Commonwealth War Graves Commission as a War Casualty, and is buried in Fishguard Church Cemetery. Not on Memorial.

George David Morgan, Private, 231768, Royal Fusiliers. George was the Husband of Mary Ann Amelia Woods (formerly Morgan), of 4, Berkley St., Lambeth, London. He enlisted at Westminster into the 2nd Battalion, Royal Fusiliers, part of the 86th Brigade, 29th Division. The Battalion were in Calcutta at the outbreak of War, but returned to England, before landing in Egypt on the 16th March, 1915. THey landed at Cape Helles on the 25th April, 1915 and stayed there until evacuation on the 2nd January, 1916. On the 29th March, 1916 the Division landed at Marseilles and stayed on the Western Front thereafter, fighting on the Somme and at Passchendaele. George was wounded at some time, possible at tthe early stages of the Passchendaele Offensive, as he Died of Wounds on the 26th August, 1917 aged 32. He is buried at Lambeth (Tooting) Cemetery, Screen Wall H. 3. 636.

Maurice Morgan, Private, 45153, Royal Welsh Fusiliers. Maurice was born at Fishguard, the Brother of Miss Elizabeth S. Morgan, of 79, Mattison Road, Harringay, London. He enlisted at Harringay, Essex, into the 2nd Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, part of the 19th Brigade, 6th Division. The Brigade transferred on the 31st May, 1915 to the 27th Division, and on the 19th August 1915 to the 2nd Division. On the 25th November that year they again transferred to the 33rd Division, and fought throughout the War on the Western Front. The 2nd RWF fought at the opening of the Somme Offensive, and at the Arras Offensive, before moving North to Ypres, where Maurice was Killed in Action on the 26th November, 1917. Maurice is one of the minority of known graves at Tyne Cot Cemetery, buried in Grave I. A. 15. Not on Memorial.

 

William Harries Morgan, Driver, 29446, Royal Field Artillery. William was born in Fishguard, the son of William and Letitia Morgan, of New Hill Cottage, Goodwick. He enlisted at Bargoed into the Royal Field Artillery, where he became a Driver in 'X' 12th Trench Mortar Battery, attached to the 12th Division. The 12th Division first fought at Ploegsteert Wood, before moving South to Loos. They then fought on the second day of the Battle of the Somme, and at Pozieres and Le Transloy, before going North again, to Arras. After the Battle of Arras they fought at Cambrai, and were in the Warloy area of the Somme when the German Offensive began in March, 1918. They helped to stem the German advance on the Somme before returning to Arras. Again they came South to the Somme, where they helped to turn the tide and started pushing the weakened Germans back. Fighting toward the Hindenburg Line in late September, 1918 the Division fought at Epehy, and were pushing toward the St. Quentin Canal on the 27th September, 1918 when William was Killed in Action, aged 28. He is buried in Peronne Communal Cemetery Extension, Grave V. L. 10. Not on Memorial.

William Harries Morgan, Private, 33798, Welsh Regiment. William was born at Llanwrda, and resided in Goodwick prior to the outbreak of War. He enlisted at Haverfordwest into the 8th Battalion, the Welsh Regiment, the Pioneer Battalion of the 13th (Western) Division. William survived the Battalions ordeals on Gallipoli, and went to Egypt with them, arriving at Port Said in January, 1916. The Division moved to Mesopotamia, where they attempted the relief of Kut, before taking Baghdad in March, and marching North through the country. William Died of Sickness in Mesopotamia on the 4th July, 1916 aged just 22. He is buried in Basra War Cemetery, Grave VI. V. 11. Not on Memorial.

John James Morris, Bombardier, 371094, Royal Garrison Artillery. John was born in Fishguard in 1896, the first son of Benjamin and Martha Morris of 8, Wallis St, Fishguard. John enlisted at Fishguard into the Pembrokeshire Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery, but soon transferred into the 16th Heavy Battery, 16th (Irish) Division. The Division concentrated in the Bethune area around Bethune, and served at the Battle of the Somme from July 1916 until moving North to Ypres, where they fought at the Battle of Passchendaele. John was Killed in Action aged 21 on the 11th September, 1917 alongside two other men of his Gun Battery. He is buried in Bard Cottage Cemetery, Grave IV. G. 15.

David Nicholas, Private, 302301, Manchester Regiment. David was born at Llanwnda, and resided at Goodwick prior to the outbreak of War. He enlisted at Fishguard into the 1/10th Battalion, the Manchester Regiment, part of the 126th Brigade, 42nd Division. The Division embarked for Alexandria on the 9th September, 1914, and upon arrival at Egypt fought the Turks in the Defence of the Suez Canal. On the 2nd May, 1915 the Division were landed at Cape Helles, remaining there until the withdrawal on the 8th January, 1916. They had another spell in Egypt, before being sent to the Western Front, arriving in France in March 1917. After a few quiet months in Flanders, the Division were thrown into defensive actions to try and stem the German Spring Offensive of 1918, before the tide turned, and the Allies started pushing the Germans back to the Hindenburg Line and beyond. The final Battle the Division fought was the Battle of the Selle, where David was Killed in Action on the 20th October, 1918, just under a month away from the Armistice. He is buried in Belle Vue British Cemetery, Briastre, Grave A. 16. Not on Memorial.

Charles Edwin Norris, Private, 16773, Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry. Charles was born in Calstock, Cornwall. He enlisted at Goodwick into the 2nd Battalion, Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry, part of the 82nd Brigade, 27th Division. The Division landed in France on the 21st December, 1914, and saw it's first action at St. Eloi, South of Ypres. Charles was wounded at St. Eloi, and brought to Dickebusch where he Died of Wounds on the 19th March, 1915. He is buried in Dickebusch New Military Cemetery, Grave C. 10. Not on Memorial.

 

Arthur O' Keefe, Fireman, Mercantile Marine. Arthur was the Son of John and Mary O'Keefe, of Cork. He resided at Goodwick prior to the war, and served in the Mercantile Marine aboard the S.S. Hartland. Little else is known of Arthur or the ship, but Arthur died on the 22nd November, 1917 aged 38, and is buried at Goodwick Cemetery. Not on Memorial.

Norman Howell Owen, Captain, Royal Army Service Corps. Norman was Son of John Morgan Owen, of The Grange, Wooden, Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire, and the late Margaret Elizabeth Owen. Again, little is known of Norman, but he Died age 31 on the 1st March, 1919. He is buried in Fishguard Church Cemetery. Not on Memorial.

Benjamin Phillips, Lance Corporal, 2330, Australian Infantry. Benjamin was born at Fishguard, the son of William Phillips. He emigrated to Australia, where he enlisted at Rockhampton, Queensland on the 4th April, 1916. Ben embarked 'unofficially', being discovered as a stowaway on the H.M.T. Star of Victoria, and was re-attested aboard. Upon arrival at Marseilles on the 17th May, 1916 Ben was attached for duty with the 3rd Australian Tunnelling Company, but he had several spells of sickness throughout his first year in France, and spent a lot of time in various Hospitals. Benjamin was made up to Lance Corporal on the 26th February, 1918, but was Killed in Action just a few weeks later, on the 26th February, 1918 aged 36. Benjamin is buried in Hersin Communal Cemetery Extension, Grave I. A. 16. His personal effects and medals were sent to his brother John, who by then was resident in Blaengarw, Glamorgan. Not on Memorial.

James John Phillips, Private, 3804, Welsh Regiment. James was the son of William Phillips, of Bwlch-Y-Rhos, Goodwick, and the husband of Edith Phillips, of 5, Jubilee Terrace, Wallis, Fishguard, Pembrokeshire. He enlisted at Fishguard into the 6th Battalion, the Welsh Regiment, part of the 84th Brigade, 28th Division. On the 23rd October 1915 they transferred to the 3rd Brigade, 1st Division, becoming the Divisional Pioneers during May, 1916. The Division fought at Aubers Ridge, and Loos, before moving South to the Somme, where they fought throughout the whole battle, with James being Killed in Action during the latter stages of the offensive, on the 31st December, 1916 aged 23. He is buried in Warlencourt British Cemetery, Grave VII. F. 8. Not on Memorial.

William Phillips, Private, 13557, South Wales Borderers. William was born at Fishguard, the son of Mary Evans, of Foundry House, Rope Yard, Fishguard. He enlisted at Newport, Monmouth into the 2nd Battalion, South Wales Borderers. The 2nd SWB were in China at the outbreak of War, and were returned to the UK, being attached to the 87th Brigade, 29th Division. On the 16th March, 1915 the Division embarked at Avonmouth for Egypt, from where they sailed via Mudros for Gallipoli, landing on the 25th April, 1915 at Cape Helles. The 2nd SWB fought formidably at the Battles of Krithia and Achi Baba, and William was Killed in Action there, aged 33 on the 28th June, 1915. He is remembered on the Helles Memorial. Not on Memorial.

Thomas Henry Pitman, Cororal, 57583, Royal Garrison Artillery. Thomas was born at Fishguard, the son of Henry and Winifred Pitman, later of Dorset House, Cwmllynfell. He enlisted at Brecon into the Royal Garrison Artillery, as part of the 5th/6th Trench Mortar Battery. Not much is known of Thomas' service on the Western Front, but he was Kiled in Action aged 23, on the 9th May, 1918. He is buried in Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery, Souchez, in Grave VIII. Q. 27. Not on Memorial.

John Price, Private, 35495, King's Shropshire Light Infantry. John was born at Hay's Castle, Pembs, the son of Joseph and Lydia Price, later of 12, Victoria Avenue, Fishguard. John enlisted at Fishguard, into a Training Reserve Battalion, and was then transferred into the 7th Battalion, King's Shropshire Light Infantry, which became part of the 8th Brigade, 3rd Division on the 19th October 1915 following a spell with the 25th Division. The 3rd fought at Second Ypres, the Somme, and Passchendaele and Cambrai, before being heavily involved in the desperate defences during Spring 1918 after the German Offensive. The German Spring Offensive started on the 21st March, and just 3 days later, on the 24th March, 1918, John was Killed in Action aged just 19. He is remembered on the Arras Memorial, Bay 7.

James Rees, Private, 13047, Welsh Regiment. James was born in Tenby, moving with his parents Thomas and Margaret Rees, to 1, Brynteg, Goodwick. He enlisted at Fishguard into the 2nd Battalion, the Welsh Regiment, part of the 3rd Brigade, 1st Division. The Division was one of the first in France, fighting at the Battle of Mons, before retreating down toward the Aisne, where the Germans were eventually stopped. They then moved North to Ypres, taking part in First Ypres, then moved South to French Flanders, where James was wounded. He Died of Wounds on the 25th April, 1915 aged 23, and is buried in Poperinge Old Military Cemetery, Grave II. M. 9. Not on Memorial.

 

John Edward Reynolds, Private, G/19196, Royal Sussex regiment. John was born at Hereford, the son of John and Hannah Reynolds, who moved to 11, Plasygamil, Goodwick. John enlisted at Fishguard into the 9th Battalion, Royal Sussex Regiment, part of the 73rd Brigade, 24th Division. This Division crossed to France at the end of August 1914 and stayed on the Western Front throughout the war, fighting at the Battles of Loos, the Somme, Passchendaele, and the terrible battles of 1918. John was unlucky, as he almost survived the war, being Killed in Action at the Battle of the Sambre, aged just 18, on the 4th November, 1918. He is buried at Wargnies-Le-Petit Communal Cemetery, in the south-east of the churchyard. Not on Memorial.

William M. Richards, Pioneer, 130559, Royal Engineers. William was born at Mathry, the son of Joseph and Hannah Richards, later of Fishguard, Pembrokeshire, and the husband of Hannah Richards, of 27, Cranbury Avenue, Southampton. William enlisted 'In the Field', into the South Wales Borderers, but was transferred into the Royal Engineers, serving in 'F' Special Company. The Special Companies were Chemical Warfare Engineers, which handled Gas Shells to be fired from Stokes Mortars. William was Killed in Action on the 6th April, 1917 during the build up to the Battle of Vimy Ridge, part of the main Battle of Arras, while his Company were situated in the Souchez Valley. He was aged 36, and is buried in Zoave Valley Cemetery, Souchez, Grave II. D. 17.



Thomas Evan Roach, Private, 94283, Royal Welsh Fusiliers. Thomas was born at St. Clears, but worked and resided at Fishguard in later life. He enlisted at Carmarthen into the Monmouth Regiment, and later transferred into the 17th Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, part of the 115th Brigade, 38th (Welsh) Division. The Division arrived in France during December, 1915 and fought at Armentieres before moving to the Somme, where they were decimated at Mametz Wood. After nearly a year rebuilding, they fought well at Passchendaele, and also played an important role in the battles of 1918, first during the desperate months of Spring 1918, trying to hold the aggressive German advance, and then later on in the great advance to the Hindenburg Line. Thomas was Killed in Action on the 29th October, 1918 during the Battle of the Selle, and is buried at Englefontaine British Cemetery, Grave C. 13. Not on Memorial.


Edgar Llewellyn Roberts, Private, 1271, Guards Machine Gun regiment. Edgar was born in Fishguard, the son of Llewellyn and H. Roberts, of Anchor House, Fishguard. He enlisted at Fishguard into the Welsh Guards, but on the 1st March, 1918 the Guards Division formed four Machine-Gun Companies, which were reformed by Royal Warrant into the Guards Machine Gun Regiment on the 10th May, 1918. Edgar was transferred from the Welsh Guards into the 5th Battalion, Guards Machine Gun Regiment, but was seriously wounded not long after, as he Died of Wounds at home on 14 May, 1918. He is buried at Fishguard (Tabernacle) Congregational Chapelyard.

Edward Roberts, A42772, Canadian Infantry. Edward was born at Goodwick on the 18th March, 1887, the son of Joseph Roberts, Clyau, Goodwick. Edward emigrated to Canada, but the pull of his homeland proved too much, and he enlisted into the Canadian Expeditionary Force on the 21st May, 1915 at British Columbia. Upon arrival in Europe, Edward joined the 2nd Canadian Infantry Battalion (Eastern Ontario), part of the 1st Brigade, 1st Canadian Division. Edward fought at Mount Sorrel, South of Ypres, before the Division moved South to the Somme, where they fought at the Battle of Flers-Courcelette. Edward was wounded at Flers, and was evacuated to the Base Hospital at Boulogne, where he Died of Wounds on the 24th September, 1916 aged 29. He is buried in Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, Grave VIII. C. 154. Not on Memorial.

Thomas R. Roberts, Private, 5896, Leinster regiment. Thomas was born at Fishguard, and enlisted at Haverfordwest into the Royal Army Service Corps. He transferred into the 1st Battalion, the Leinster Regiment (Royal Canadians), part of the 29th Brigade, 10th (Irish) Division. The Division fought at Gallipoli, before being evacuated to Salonika where they spent 11 months before returning to Egypt, and fighting in the Palestinian Campaign, where Thomas was mortally wounded. He Died of Wounds on the 10th October, 1918 and is buried at Alexandria (Hadra) War Memorial Cemetery, Grave A. 198.

William Rowland Roberts, Lance Corporal, 72741, Sherwood Foresters. William was born in Scleddy on the 17th March, 1891, the son of William and Ann Roberts, of The Post Office, Dwrbach. He enlisted at Haverfordwest on the 27th January, 1915 into the Army Service Corps, but later transferred into the 2nd Battalion, Sherwood Foresters (Notts & Derby Regiment), part of the 71st Brigade, 6th Division, in November, 1917. The Division fought at Hooge, and at the Somme, before fighting at Loos and the Battle of Cambrai, where William joined them. In Spring 1918 they were in Flanders, and fought in the Battles of Kemmel, where William was Killed in Action on the 19th April, 1918 aged 27. Due to the terrible conditions, and the ferocity of the fighting at the time, his body was lost, and so He is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Zonnebeke.

Benjamin Samuel, Private, 22819, King's Own Royal Lancaster regiment. Benjamin was born at Merthyr, and resided at Fishguard. He enlisted back in Merthyr into the 1/5th Battalion, the (King's Own) Royal Lancaster Regiment, which landed in France on the 3rd March, 1915 as part of the West Lancs. Division. After spells with the 28th and 1st Divisions, they moved on the 7th January, 1916 to the 166th Brigade, 55th Division. The Division fought near Arras in early 1916, before moving to the Somme on the 25th July, 1916 at Guillemont, spending the rest of 1916 on the Somme. In October 1916 the Division moved to Ypres, in the Railway Wood sector, where they stayed for over 6 months, before moving just North of Ypres, where they took part in the Battle of Pilckem. After a short refit, they returned to Ypres and fought at the Battle of the Menin Road, then moved South to Cambrai, where they took part in the main attack. In the Lempire-Ronssoy sector. On the 30th November, 1917 the German's counter-attacked, and the 1/5th Battalion were annihilated. Benjamin was Killed in Action that day, along with most of his Battalion, and his body was lost in the mayhem that followed. He is remembered on the Cambrai Memorial, Louverval, Panel 3.

 

James Sellwood, Private, 260403, Gloucestershire Regiment. James was born at Gloucester, the Son of Mrs. Alice Evans, later of 12A, Katie Street, Blaengarw, Bridgend. He enlisted at Fishguard into the Monmouthshire Regiment, later transferring into the 12th Battalion, the Gloucestershire Regiment, part of the 95th Brigade, 5th Division. The Division fought in most of the Somme Battles of 1916, and also at Vimy Ridge and the Scarpe, where they captured Oppy Wood. They moved North to Ypres, where they fought at Polygon Wood, before moving toward Broodseinde, alongside the Australian Divisions. James was Killed in Action on the 4th October, 1917 at the Battle of Broodseinde, aged just 18. He is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Zonnebeke. Not on Memorial.

 

William John Slocombe, Master, Mercantile Marine. William was born at Swansea, the son of Agnes Slocombe and the late William Slocombe. He resided at Fishguard with his wife Margaret Slocombe (nee Houghton), who later moved to 65 Island Road, Garston, Liverpool. William was Master of the S.S. 'Dartmoor' (South Shields). The Dartmoor was a defensively armed ship, which was torpedoed by a German U-boat about 35 miles from Fastnet in the Atlantic. The William and 24 other crewmen lost their lives, on the 17th May, 1917, and are remembered together on the Tower Hill Memorial, London.

Charles Smallman, Private, 11628, Devonshire Regiment. Charles was born in Brecon, and later moved to Fishguard. He enlisted at Bridgend into the 1st Battalion, the Devonshire Regiment, which landed in Le Havre on the 21st August, 1914. In France the Battalion joined the 8th Brigade, 3rd Division, and fought at the Battle of Mons, and the rearguard actions down towards the Aisne. They moved North after consolidation of the Western Front lines, to Messines, fighting at First Ypres. They stayed in the Ypres sector throughout the beginning of 1915, and it was here that Charles was wounded. He came back to England via the various Field Hospital's in France, finally to the large Military Hospital at Oxford, where he Died of Wounds on the 3rd May, 1915. He is buried in Oxford (Botley) Cemetery, Grave II. 23. Not on Memorial.

Albert L. Thomas, Sergeant, 3107, Life Guards. Albert was the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Thomas, of Fishguard, and served in the 2nd Life Guards. The Life Guards were one of the elite Regiments in the British Army, and mobilised for war during August 1914, being attached to the 7th Cavalry Brigade, 3rd Cavalry Division in France. The Division landed at Zeebrugge during October 1914, fighting at Antwerp and First Ypres. During 1915 they fought at Second Ypres and at Loos, and in 1917 fought at Arras. They helped to push the German's back in late 1918, ending up at Waterloo at the end of the War. Some of the men of the Regiment were then attached to the West African Frontier Force, and Albert was one of these. He was in Nigeria attached to the 4th West African Service Brigade when he Died on the 11th January, 1919. He is buried at Oshogbo Cemetery, Grave I. A. 1. Not on Memorial.

A. S. Thomas, Cannot be identified.

Alfred William Thomas, Second Engineer, Mercantile Marine. Alfred was born at St. David's, the Husband of Hetty Isabella Thomas, of 2, Lloyd's Terrace, St. Dogmaels. He resided at Fishguard during the War, and was Second Engineer aboard the S.S. "Memnon" (Liverpool). The Memnon was a 3,203grt British Merchant steamer. On the 12th March 1917 when 20 miles SW from Portland Bill, in the English Channel she was torpedoed without warning and sunk by German submarine UC-66, 6 lives were lost. Alfred being one of them. He was 39 years old, and is remembered on the Tower Hill Memorial, London.

Benjamin Thomas, Stoker, K/27643, Royal Navy. Benjamin was born at Fishguard. He joined the Royal Navy, and served as Stoker 1st Class aboard the Battleship H.M.S. Revolution, which served in the 1st Battle Squadron of the Grand Fleet. She survived the War, going on to serve during WW2 also, but Benjamin was taken ill whilst aboard her, and brought ashore to Hospital. He Died of Sickness on the 8th May, 1918, and is buried at Aberdare Cemetery, Grave U. F. 14. Not on Memorial.

Edwin Thomas, Private, 302289, Manchester Regiment. Edwin was born at Dinas Cross, and enlisted at Cardiff into the 2/8th Battalion, Manchester Regiment, part of the 199th Brigade, 66th Division. The Division was initially used as a feeder for the depleted units at Gallipoli, but concentrated on the Western Front in March 1917 as a Division in it's own right. After initiation on the Flanders Coast, it moved South to Ypres, taking part in the Battle of Poelcappelle, where Edwin was Killed in Action on the 8th October, 1917. His body was lost in the mire, and Edwin is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Zonnebeke.

 

James Thomas, Corporal, 79635, Royal Garrison Artillery. James was born at Fishguard, and enlisted at Cheltenham into the Royal Garrison Artillery, serving in it's 241st Siege Battery. The Battery was at Arras during the Summer of 1916, and James was wounded there, being brought back to Etrun, where he Died of Wounds on the 1st June, 1916. He is buried there at Duisans British Cemetery, Etrun, in Grave IV. M. 50.

 

John Miles Thomas, Private, 29500, South Wales Borderers. John was born at Fishguard, and enlisted at Tonyrefail into the 2nd Battalion, South Wales Borderers, part of the 87th Brigade, 29th Division. The Battalion began their war in China, but were brought back to fight on Gallipoli, landing at Helles on the 25th April, 1915. After a hard campaign at Gallipoli, they were evacuated on the 2nd January, 1916 and were shipped to Marseilles via Egypt, arriving on the 29th March, 1916. The 2nd SWB fought at Beamont Hamel, suffering heavy casualties, and then at the Battle of Arras, before moving to Ypres, where they fought in the Battle of Langemarck. John was Killed during the fighting here, on the 16th August, 1918. His body was lost in the mud of Flanders, and he is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Panel 66.

 

Joseph Henry Thomas, Private, 62360, Welsh Regiment. Joseph was born at Fishguard, and enlisted there into the 9th Battalion, the Welsh Regiment. The Battalion formed at Cardiff in September 1914 as part of the 58th Brigade, 19th (Western) Division. The Division moved to France during July 1915, remaining on the Western Front for the duration, fighting at Loos, the Somme, and Passchendaele. In Spring 1918, they were caught up in the German Offensive, and suffered terrible casualties in Flanders during the chaotic first few weeks of the attack. Joseph was Killed in Action in Flanders on the 18th April, 1918 and is buried at Haringe (Bandaghem) Military Cemetery, Grave II. D. 10.

 

Morgan Thomas, Private, 307393, Sherwood Foresters. Morgan was born at Merthyr, later moving to Fishguard, the son of Mrs. Dora Thomas, of 22, Brodog Terrace, Fishguard. He enlisted at Fishguard into the 2/8th Battalion, Sherwood Foresters (Nott's & Derby Regiment), part of the 176th Brigade, 59th Division. The Division were sent to Ireland in April 1916 to quash the rebellion there, before landing in France in February, 1917. In France they followed the German withdrawal to the Hindenburg Line, before moving to Ypres, where they fought in the Battle of the Menin Road. The Division turned North, to take Polygon Wood, alongside the 4th Australian Division, and it was at Polygon Wood that Morgan was Killed in Action, on the 26th September, 1917,aged 25. He is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Zonnebeke.

 

Morgan Thomas, Private, 46380, Welsh Regiment. Morgan was born at Lewis, Isle of Man, and resided in Fishguard prior to the War. He enlisted at Fishguard into the 9th Battalion, the Welsh Regiment, 58th Brigade, 19th (Western) Division. Morgan fought with the Division at Loos, the Somme, and Passchendaele. In Spring 1918, when they were caught up in the German Offensive,. Sometime during this terrible period, Morgan was wounded and captured. He Died of Wounds as a Prisoner of War in Germany on the 21st May, 1918 and is buried in Cologne Southern Cemetery, Grave VIII. B. 27.

Duncan Edward Tozer, Stoker, 2927T, Royal Naval Reserve. Duncan was born at Torquay. He resided at Fishguard, and enlisted into the Royal Naval Reserve, serving aboard H.M.S. Defence. The defence was actually built at Pembroke Dockyard, and launched on April 24th, 1907. She was an Armoured Cruiser, originally stationed in the Mediterranean at the outbreak of War. She was the flagship of the First Cruiser Squadron, commanded by Rear Admiral Sir Robert Arbuthnot, and took part in the Battle of Jutland. At Jutland, the Defence had badly damaged the German Cruiser Wiesbaden, and was closing in for the kill when she was hit by two salvoes from other German Cruisers nearby. She exploded and sank almost immediately with the loss of all hands, on the 31st May, 1915. One of these men was Duncan Tozer, and he is remembered alongside his shipmates on the Plymouth Naval Memorial, Panel 19.

 

Ronald Claude Tozer, Private, 11410, Royal Welsh Fusiliers. Ronald was the brother of Duncan, and was also born at Torquay, and resided at Fishguard, enlisting at Wrexham into the 2nd Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers prior to the outbreak of War. On the 11th August, 1914 the Battalion landed at Rouen, and attached to the 19th Brigade, fighting at The Battle of Mons and in the retreat down toward the Aisne, where the Germans were held. Ronald was Killed in Action at the beginning of the War, on the 13th November, 1914, and is buried in Pont-Du-Hem Military Cemetery, Grave XI. C. 3.

Arthur Thomas Vittle, Mess Room Steward, Mercantile Marine. Arthur was born at Pembroke, but resided at Fishguard, the son of Catherine Thomas, of 23, Main St., Fishguard. He served as Mess Room Steward aboard the S.S. "Acadian" (Montreal), which prior to the War traded up and down the Canadian Coast, but dud to the need to feed and arm Britain during the War, was used in Atlantic convoys. On the 16th September, 1918 the Acadian was sunk by a German U-Boat. Arthur drowned as a result of the sinking, aged only 18, and is remembered on the Tower Hill Memorial, London. Not on Memorial.

William Vittle, Private, 26537, Welsh Regiment. William was the brother of Arthur above. He was born at Pembroke, and resided at Goodwick, enlisting at Haverfordwest into the 2nd Battalion, the Welsh Regiment, part of the 3rd Brigade, 1st Division. The Division fought on the Western Front from the opening Battle of Mons, through 1st and 2nd Ypres, and Loos before moving to the Somme area, where William was Killed in Action on the 8th September, 1916 at the Battle of Pozieres Ridge. He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, Pier and Face 7 A and 10 A. Not on Memorial.

Eric Alfred English Walker, Lieutenant, Royal Fusiliers. Eric was the Son of John George and Alice Walker, of 11, Broom Water, Teddington, Middx. Eric was commissioned into the Royal Fusiliers, and served with the 20th Battalion, which was attached to the 98th Brigade, 33rd Division. In November, 1915 the Battalion landed in France, and subsequently transferred to the 19th Brigade of the 33rd Division. The Division moved into positions at the Somme, where they took part in the Battle of Albert, and the Battle of Bazentin, where they attacked High Wood. Eric was killed in action during the attack on High Wood on the 22nd August, 1916. He was 24 years old, and is buried at Thistle Dump Cemetery, High Wood, Longueval.

Joseph Waugh, Private, 55317, Royal Fusiliers. Joseph was born in Fishguard, the son of John and Mary Clara Ann Waugh, of "Brig-y-Don," High St., Fishguard. He enlisted at Fishguard into the Army Service Corps, then transferred into the 8th Battalion, Royal Fusiliers, 36th Brigade, 12th (Eastern) Division. The Division moved to France at the end of May, 1915, fighting at Ploegsteert and Loos that year. They fought on the Somme in 1916, before moving back to Arras, and fought in the Battle of Arras, at the Scarpe, where Joseph was Killed in Action, aged 24, on the 3rd May, 1918. He is remembered on the Arras Memorial, Bay 3.

William Charles Wilby, Private, 6215, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry. William was born in High Wycombe, and resided in Goodwick at the outbreak of War with his wife Annie Wilby, of 34, St. David's Place, Goodwick. He enlisted at High Wycombe into the 2nd Battalion, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry, part of the 5th Brigade, 2nd Division. The 2nd Division were one of the first Divisions in France, and fought at Mons, and the rearguard actions toward the Aisne where the German advance was halted. They moved North to fight at First Ypres, before moving South to Festubert, where William was Killed in Action on the 16th May, 1915. He was 38 years old, and is remembered on the Le Touret Memorial, Richebourg L'Avoue, Panel 26. Not on Memorial.

Thomas Henry Williams, Private, 267123, Welsh Regiment. Thomas was born at Abercastle on the 9th December, 1886, the son of John and Margaret Williams, of Skeddy, Fishguard, and the husband of Mary Anne Williams, of Park Cottage, Dwrbach. He enlisted at Fishguard on the 30th May, 1916 into the 17th Battalion, the Welsh Regiment, a Bantam Battalion which formed part of the 119th Brigade, 40th Division. The Division landed in France during June, 1916, and fought on the Ancre, before moving toward the Hindenburg Line following the German withdrawal in early 1917. Thomas joined the Battalion on the 7th December, 1917, when the Division was in the thick of the Battle of Cambrai. This is where John was sadly Killed in Action aged 30, on the 27th December, 1917. He is buried in St. Leger British Cemetery, Grave G. 20. Sadly, he left behind his widow Mary Ann, and eight children, one of whom, William John Williams, was sadly Killed during World War Two.

Henry Ernest Wood, Private, 25617, East Surrey Regiment. This man was very difficult to trace, but he is probably the following person, due to being the only H. E. Wood with links to Surrey, where his brother Sidney was born. Henry was born in Wembley, Middlesex, the brother of Sidney below. He enlisted at Dorking into the 12th Battalion, East Surrey Regiment, part of the 122nd Brigade, 41st Division, who moved to France by the 6th May, 1916. They began familiarisation with trench warfare in the Ploegsteert sector, before moving South to the Somme, fighting at Flers, and Le Transloy. They moved North again to Ypres, where they fought at the opening stage of the Battle of Passchendaele, at Messines Ridge, where they helped to capture Wytschaete, in the successful opening of the Battle. Henry was Killed in Action at Messines, on the 16th June, 1917 and his body was lost on the Battlefield. He is remembered on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Panel 34.

Sidney George Wood, Private, 11829, Welsh Regiment. Sidney was born at Frimley, Surrey and moved with his parents J. H. and Sophia Wood, to 11, Victoria Avenue, Fishguard. He enlisted at Haverfordwest into the 8th Battalion, the Welsh Regiment, which was the Pioneer Battalion to the 13th (Western) Division. The Division assembled on Salisbury Plain, and left the UK on the 13th June, 1915 bound for Gallipoli via Alexandria, landing at Cape Helles on the 6th July, 1915. They transferred to ANZC Cove on the 3rd August, 1915 and fought in the Battle of Sari Bair, where Sidney was Killed in Action, aged 27, on the 8th August, 1915. He is remembered on the Helles Memorial, Panel 140 to 144.

 

Herbert Charles Wray, Private, 33799, Welsh Regiment. Herbert was born at Bollington, Hampshire, and resided at Fishguard prior to the War. He enlisted at Fishguard into the 9th Battalion, the Welsh Regiment, 58th Brigade, 19th (Western) Division. After surviving the Battle of Loos, Herbert was Killed in Action at Ovillers, on the opening day of the Battle of the Somme, on the 1st July, 1916. He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, Pier & Face 7 A and 10 A.

 

James Hamilton Langdon Yorke, M.C., Captain, Welsh Regiment. James was the Son of Mr. J. C. Yorke, J.P. of Langton, Durnbach, Pembrokeshire, and the husband of Violet Mary Yorke (nee Vincent), of 8 Argyll Mansions, Chelsea, London. Educated at Haileybury and Oriel College Oxford, James joined the Pembroke Yeomanry while still a graduate, and at the outbreak of war was employed by the British South Africa Company. James resumed his service in the Pembroke Yeomanry, who had been in Egypt since March, 1916. On the 2nd February, 1917 they were merged with the Glamorgan yeomanry to form the 24th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, which was attached to the 321st Brigade, 74th (Yeomanry) Division. The Division moved into Palestine at the beginning of 1917, and moved up through the country, fighting at the Three Battles of Gaza, before moving in on Jerusalem. James was Killed in Action during the Battle of Jerusalem on the 27th December, 1917 aged 33, and is buried at Jerusalem War Cemetery. Not on Memorial.