Many Pembrokeshire men were to gain awards for their gallantry during the various conflicts of the last 100 years or so, some receiving the ultimate accolade of being awarded the coveted Victoria Cross. This page is to commemorate the gallantry of some of these men, and will be regularly updated as the details are discovered.

Pembrokeshire Heroes, The Victoria Cross

Captain The Hon. Augustus Henry Archibald Anson, VC, 84th Regiment (York & Lancaster Regiment). Augustus was born at Slebech Hall, Haverfordwest on 5 March 1835, the son of the 1st Earl of Lichfield. He was serving as a captain in the 84th (later the York & Lancaster) Regiment when he performed the deeds for which he was awarded the Victoria Cross. His citation for his deeds read: "On 28th September 1857 at Bolandshahr, India, the 9th Light Dragoons had charged through the town and were reforming on the Serai, when the enemy tried to close the entrance by drawing their carts across it. Captain Anson, taking a lance, dashed out to the gate way up and knocked the drivers off their cop's carts. Owing to wound in his left hand, he could not stop his horse and rode it into the middle of the enemy who fired on him. At Lucknow, on 16th November 1857 he again showed great gallantry when he entered with a storming party on the gates being burst open; his horse was killed and he was slightly wounded."  Augustus later achieved the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel and was Member of Parliament for Lichfield then Bewdley. He passed away at the age of 42, on 17 December 1877, in Cannes, France, and was buried at Cimitiere Protestant du Grand Jus, Cannes. His medals are on display at the Shugborough Estate in Staffordshire.

Private Herbert William 'Stokey' Lewis, VC, 16224, 11th Battalion, Welsh Regiment. Herbert 'Stokey' Lewis was a young Milford lad, who had joined the 11th Battalion, Welsh Regiment early in the war. The battalion was known as the 'Cardiff Pals', due to its main strength being made up of Cardiff men. After a short spell on the Western Front, the 'Pals' were sent to the Mediterranean, where they fought for the remainder of the war in the Salonika campaign. It was in Salonika, during a trench raid above the village of Machukovo, Macedonia, Greece, on 22-23 October 1916, that the 20 year old Stokey Lewis gained his Victoria Cross. The citation for the award, Gazetted on Friday 15 December 1916 read; 'For most conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty during a raid. On reaching the enemy trenches Private Lewis was twice wounded, but refused to be attended to, and showed great gallantry in searching enemy dug-outs. He was again wounded and again refused attendance. At this point three of the enemy were observed to be approaching, and Private Lewis immediately attacked them single-handed, capturing all. Subsequently, during the retirement, he went to the assistance of a wounded man, and under heavy shell and rifle fire brought him to our lines, on reaching which he collapsed. Private Lewis showed throughout a brilliant example of courage, endurance and devotion to duty.' Although badly wounded, Stokey returned to duty, and survived the war. He became a prominent figure in Pembrokeshire life in the years after, being present at the unveiling ceremonies of many of the County War Memorials.

Lieutenant-Commander William Edward Sanders, VC, DSO, Royal Naval Reserve.  William was the son of Edward Helman Cook Sanders and Emma Jane Sanders, of Alexander Street, Auckland. He was a First Mate in the Mercantile Marine by the outbreak of the Great War. At the end of 1915 he joined the Royal Naval Reserve, and served as second mate of the Hebbern Jan. Obviously a promising young man, William was commissioned a Sub-Lieutenant in the Royal Naval Reserve on 19 April 1916. He attended a gunnery course before being appointed to HMS Sabrina on 11 June 1916, and later served in HMS Idaho before transferring to HMS Helgoland Morley as second in command on 6 September 1916. Recognised by the Navy for distinction, he received rapid promotion to Lieutenant in command of HMS Prize on 5 February 1917, and was made Lieutenant-Commander on 25 April 1917. HMS Prize was the first vessel to be captured from the Germans during the war, hence the name, and was a three-masted schooner. She was a 'Q' Ship, which was used to lure in U-Boats, and then attack them with their hidden guns- a method that proved highly successful. HMS Prize was based at Milford Haven, and it was on one of its missions from the port that William Sanders was awarded the Victoria Cross, on 30 April 1917. As the operation of these ships was highly secret, the official announcement of the Victoria Cross award in the London Gazette contained only 19 words: "In recognition of his conspicuous gallantry, consummate coolness, and skill in command of one of H.M. Ships in action". The real story behind the award was rather more interesting. HMS Prize was on patrol south of the Irish coast when she was sighted and engaged by the German submarine U-93. Pretending to abandon ship, a crew was launched in a boat and pulled clear of the Prize, which was then shelled for half an hour by U-93. The ship was hit many times, being holed at the waterline in three places and the engine room was set on fire, but William Sanders bravely held his fire until the submarine moved in for the kill. When the enemy had closed to 80 yards, Sanders gave the order to fire. The bewildered German's tried to escape, but her commander was knocked overboard by the body of one of his men who had been hit by a shell. When the submarine was 200 yards from Prize, a shell badly damaged her, and she stopped and looked to have sank. The submarine commander and two others of his crew were picked up by Prize, where all hands were busy repairing the badly damaged ship, before she limped back to Milford. U-93 was claimed as sunk, but her second in command managed to regain control, and brought it safely home to Germany, where he told the story about HMS Prize and her tactics. William Sanders was also awarded the Distinguished Service Order for another action against a German submarine on 12 June 1917. On 13 August 1917 HMS Prize was again on patrol when she was torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine, U-48. There were no survivors.

Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (C.M.G.)

Tom Ince Webb-Bowen, Brigadier-General, Royal Flying Corps. (Haverfordwest). Tom quickly rose through the ranks of the Royal Flying Corps during the Great War. Among his many awards was the award of the C.M.G., which was announced in the London Gazette of 28 December 1917. The citation read; 'The KING has been graciously pleased to give directions for the following promotions in, and appointments to, the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George, for services rendered in connection with Military Operations in the Field. Dated 1st Jan. 1918.'

George Davies Williams, D.S.O., Commander, Royal Australian Navy. (St. Dogmaels). George was born at St. Dogmaels on 17 September 1879. He emigrated to Australia, where he quickly rose through the ranks of the Royal Australian Navy, and became President of the Maritime Services Board, State of New South Wales. He was awarded the C.M.G. in the Birthday Honours list of 6 June 1939.

Awards of the Knight's Commander of the Bath (K.C.B.)

Tom Ince Webb-Bowen, Major-General, Royal Flying Corps. (Haverfordwest). Another of Tom's awards for his leadership and organisational skills during the Great War was being made Knight's Commander of the Bath. The award was published in the London Gazette of 30 May 1919, and was in the King's Birthday Honours list.

Awards of the Distinguished Service Order (D.S.O.) 

Major William Lynne Allen, DSO, 2nd Battalion, Border Regiment. (Pennar). William was awarded the Distinguished Service Order during the Boer War, while serving with the 1st Battalion, Border Regiment. The award was published in the London Gazette of 31 October 1902, and was; 'In recognition of services during the operations in South Africa.' He commanded the 2nd Battalion, Border Regiment at Ypres at the outbreak of the Great War, and was killed there on 28 October 1914.

Major Harry Hickman Bromfield, DSO, 3rd Battalion, South Wales Borderers. (Haverfordwest). Harry was awarded his Distinguished Service Order in recognition of services during the operations in South Africa, 1900-1901. The award was published in the London Gazette of 27 September 1901. He served during the Great War with the 1st Battalion, Welsh Guards, and was killed on the Somme on 11 September 1916.

The Honorable Eric Octavius Campbell, DSO & Bar, Lieutenant-Colonel. (Stackpole Elidor). Eric's first award was awarded in the London Gazette of 23 March 1915. He gained a Bar to his Distinguished Service Order in 1918, and was also Mentioned in Despatched twice. Sadly Eric had been invalided home, and died on 4 June 1918. He is buried at Stackpole Elidor Churchyard, in the Cawdor plot.

Captain Francis Newton Allen Cromie, CB, DSO, Royal Navy, Naval Attache, Petrograd. (Haverfordwest). Francis was the holder of the DSO, which was awarded; 'In recognition of his services in command of British submarines operating in the Baltic Sea'. He was also awarded the  Chevalier, Legion of Honour; Order of St. Vladimir with Swords (Russia) and the Cross of St. George (Russia). He died in Archangel on 31 August 1918. He was further honoured after his death; 'The KING has been graciously pleased to approve of the posthumous honour of a Companionship of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath (Military Division) being conferred on the late Commander (acting Captain) Francis Newton Allen Cromie, D.S.O., R.N., in recognition of his distinguished services in the Allied Cause in Russia, and of the devotion to duty which he displayed in remaining at his post as British Naval Attache in Russia when the British Embassy was withdrawn. This devotion to duty cost him his life.'

Lieutenant Edward Vaughan Davies, Royal Navy, HMS Speedwell. (Llanrhian). Edward's award of the Distinguished Service Order was published in the London Gazette of 23 March 1917, and read; 'The KING has been graciously pleased to give orders for the appointment of the under-mentioned Officers to be Companions of the Distinguished Service Order.'

Major George Malcolm Nixon Harman, DSO, 2nd Battalion, Rifle Brigade. (Fishguard). George's award of the Distinguished Service Order was for East Africa. The London Gazette of 19 September 1902 read; 'The KING has been graciously pleased to give orders for the following appointments to the Distinguished Service Order, and promotions in the Army, in recognition of the services of the undermentioned Officers during operations in East and West Africa, respectively (For services during operations in the Lango District of Uganda).' George served again during the Great War, and was killed in Flanders on 28 November 1914.

Lieutenant-Colonel John Plunkett Verney Hawksley, DSO, MID, 110 Brigade, Royal Field Artillery. (Caldy Island, Tenby). John had served in the South African and Sudan campaigns, and was the holder of the DSO, which was listed in the London Gazette of 11 January 1916. He was also awarded the Order of the Osmanieh (4th Class). John was killed on the Somme on 8 August 1916.

Surgeon Frederick George Hill, Royal Navy, DSO. (Pembroke Dock).  A local newspaper published a photograph of Frederick, which stated that he had been awarded the Distinguished Service Order for his services in Mesopotamia. No trace of the award has yet been found, as the London Gazette can sometimes be difficult to wade through.

Lieutenant-Colonel Leoline Jenkins, DSO, MC & Bar, Royal Air Force, South Eastern H.Q. (Tenby). Leoline was the holder of the DSO and the MC (LG 3 June 1916) and Bar. The citation for his second MC, in the London Gazette of 22 September 1916, read; 'For conspicuous gallantry and skill. He has done much fine work for the artillery, often under very difficult circumstances. On one occasion he flew for a long time at a very low altitude under continual machine-gun fire.'

Lieutenant-Colonel Ronald Hastings Lascelles, DSO, MID, Royal Horse Artillery, (Narberth). Ronald had served in the South African War, and was the holder of the DSO, which was listed in the London Gazette on 1 January 1916. He died of pneumonia, brought on by his service during the Great War on 16 February 1919.

Major Hugh Royds Stokes Massy, M.C., Royal Field Artillery. (Cuffern, Pembs.). Hugh's award of the DSO was published in the London Gazette of 1 June 1917. There was no citation published. Twelve months earlier he had been awarded the Military Cross, and was also Mentioned in Despatches during his time at war, later becoming a Lieutenant-General, and serving during World War Two. He was High Sheriff of Pembrokeshire in 1946.

Lieutenant-Colonel Hugh Thomas Kay Robinson, DSO & Two Bars, 13th Battalion, Royal Sussex Regiment, (Walwyn's Castle). Hugh was the commander of 13th Sussex, and won the DSO three times during his time at war. The third award was listed in the London Gazette of 13 September 1918 and read; 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty while commanding a composite battalion. He handled his battalion, in such a way as to prevent the enemy entering a gap in the line, and so turning the right flank of the division. Later, when in command of another battalion, he, by skilful leadership and courageous example, caused the enemy's advance to be checked at a critical moment with heavy loss.' (His first DSO was gazetted 4 June 1917, and his 1st Bar gazetted 17 December 1917). He was killed during the German Offensive in Flanders on 26 April 1918.

Lieutenant Colonel George Julian Ryan, DSO, 2nd Battalion, Royal Munster Fusiliers, (Tenby). George had served in the South African and Sudan campaigns, and had risen through the ranks to command the 2nd Munsters during the Great War. He was the holder of the DSO, which was awarded for his service in South Africa, and listed in the London Gazette of 27 September 1901, and the Order of the Medjidie (Turkey). George was killed on 23 January 1915.

Lieutenant-Commander William Edward Sanders, VC, Royal Naval Reserve, H.M.S. Prize. (Milford Haven). William's award of the Distinguished Service Order was published in the London Gazette of 14 September 1917, and read; 'The KING has been graciously pleased to approve of the award of the following honours, decorations and medals to Officers and Men for services in action with enemy Submarines.' He was already dead, having been killed when HMS Prize was sunk on 14 August 1917.

William Edmond Logan Stewart, Captain, Pembroke Yeomanry. (Cilgerran). William was awarded the Distinguished Service Order 'In recognition of services during the operations in South Africa', during the Boer War of 1899-1901, while serving with the Imperial Yeomanry. The award was published in the London Gazette of 31 October 1902. He later served during the Great War with the Pembroke Yeomanry and 24th Battalion, Welsh Regiment.

William Ince Webb-Bowen, Major (Lt-Col), Middlesex Regiment. (Haverfordwest). William's award of the Distinguished Service Order was published in the King's Birthday Honours list in the London Gazette of 1 June 1917. He later rose to the rank of Brigadier-General, Commanding 8th Infantry Brigade.

Lieutenant-Commander George Davies Williams, Royal Australian Navy. (St. Dogmaels). George was born at St. Dogmaels on 17 September 1879. He served with the Royal Navy, before transferreing to the Royal Australian Navy prior to the outbreak of the Great War. His award of the Distinguished Service Order was published in the London Gazette of 5 March 1920, which read; 'Honours for Services in the Mine Clearance Force. The King has been graciously pleased to approve of the award of the following honours, decoration and medals to the undermentioned Officers and Men…'

Major Francis George Wynne, DSO, 2nd Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment, (Hundleton). Francis was the holder of the DSO, which was listed in the London Gazette of 26 September 1916, and read; 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in action. When the enemy, in overwhelming numbers, attacked our trenches, he remained at his post, though wounded and unable to stand, until the enemy were beaten off. He not only commanded his own company, but took charge of another, the officers of which had become casualties.' Francis was killed during the German Offensive in Flanders on 10 April 1918.

Awards of the Distinguished Service Medal (DSM)

302549, Stoker Petty Officer Walter Henry Carne, DSM, Royal Navy, HMS Marlborough. (Tenby). Walter was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for gallantry during the Battle of Jutland on 31 May 1916. His award was listed in the London Gazette of 15 September 1916. Walter remained in the Royal Navy until 12 January 1925, when he was pensioned off.

L/1943 Chief Steward John Charles Chudley, DSM and Bar, Royal Navy, HMS Prize. (Milford Haven). John's first award of the DSM was listed in the London Gazette of 22 June 1917. His second award was listed in the London Gazette of 14 September 1917. John was killed on 14 August 1917.

193429 Petty Officer William John Davey, DSM, Royal Navy, HMS Lucia. (Pembroke Dock). William's award was listed in the London Gazette of 8 August 1919. He died on 3 July 1920.

344865 Shipwright William John Davies, DSM, Royal Navy, HMS Lancaster. (Pembroke Dock). William's award was listed in the London Gazette of 17 September 1918. He died on 26 February 1919 and is buried at Pembroke Dock (Llanion) Cemetery.

92ES Chief Engineman George Samuel Dunn, DSM, Royal Naval Reserve, HM Drifter Silvery Harvest. (Milford Haven). George's award was listed in the London Gazette of 5 April 1918. He was drowned through a collision off Berry Head on 16 May 1918.

Sergeant John Charles Dunn, PO/7770, Royal Marine Light Infantry, Portsmouth Division. (Burton). John's award of the Distinguished Service Medal was published in the London Gazette of 6 September 1916, and was for Gallipoli.

J/48097 Ordinary Telegraphist Henry Thomas Henshall, DSM, Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Prize. (Milford Haven). Henry's award was listed in the London Gazette of 14 September 1917. He died on 14 August 1917 and is commemorated on the Chatham Naval Memorial.

222863 Petty Officer George James Jarrett, DSM and Bar, Royal Navy, HMS Prize. (Milford Haven). George's first award was listed in the London Gazette of 22 June 1917. His Bar was listed in the Gazette of 14 September 1917. George was killed alongside Henry Henshall on 14 August 1917, and is commemorated on the Plymouth Naval Memorial.

Frederick Charles Pellow, Able Seaman, 196467, Royal Navy, HMS Caesar. (Pembroke Dock). Frederick's award was listed in the London Gazette of 12 May 1916, which stated that 'The following awards have been approved in recognition of the services of Petty Officers and men of the Eastern Mediterranean Squadron during the evacuation of the Gallipoli Peninsula in December, 1915-January, 1916.' Frederick didn't survive the war.

Albert Thomas, Able Seaman, D/229664, Royal Navy, HM Submarine E11. (Hundleton). Albert was a crewman aboard the submarine E11, which crept through the Dardanelles straits before causing havoc to Turkish shipping in the Sea of Marmora. Albert's award was listed in the London Gazette of 10 September 1915, and read; 'With reference to the notices which appeared in the London Gazette of the 10th April and 21st May, 1915, the following are the names of men awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for service in submarines in the Sea of Marmora.'

Awards of the Conspicuous Gallantry Medal.

William G. Gwilliam, Able Seaman, HMS Exeter. (Milford Haven). William was awarded the Conspicuous Gallantry Medal while serving aboard HMS Exeter, during the Battle of the River Plate, when Exeter suffered severe damage in action against the German Pocket Battleship Admiral Graf Spee. His citation, published in the London Gazette of 23 February 1940, read; 'William G. Gwilliam, Able Seaman, H.M.S. Exeter; who helped Midshipman Cameron to smother the flames of a burning ammunition locker, and to throw hot shells, with their brass cases either missing or split open, over the side. He showed no regard for his own safety in putting out fires on the Upper Deck near the aircraft from which petrol was leaking.'

Awards of the Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)

Master Henry John, Mercantile Marine, SS Haslingden. (Solva). Henry was awarded his Distinguished Service Cross for War Services, in the London Gazette of 16 November 1917. He died on 12 May 1918.

 

Awards of the Military Cross (MC)

Major David Ithel Ellis, MC, 285 Brigade, Royal Field Artillery. (Milford). David's award of the MC was published in the London Gazette of 14 September 1917, and read; 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when under an intense and accurate hostile bombardment of his battery. He worked incessantly throughout the night in order to keep his guns in action, by his splendid personal example and devotion keeping up the spirits of his men under circumstances of an exceptionally trying nature. On several occasions he has been the life and soul of his battery under the heaviest shellfire, restoring confidence and cheerfulness at a time when they were most difficult to maintain.' He was killed later in the war.

Lieutenant James Alexander Goodman, 4th Battalion, Welsh Regiment. (Lamphey). James' award of the Military Cross was published in the London Gazette of 16 August 1917, and read; 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He handled his platoon with great, courage and contempt of danger under very heavy fire at close range, displaying fine leadership and setting a splendid example.'

 

Reverend Gerald Hollidge Harries, MC, Army Chaplain's Department. (Tenby). Gerald's award of the Military Cross was published in the London Gazette of 19 April 1918, and read; 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in going fearlessly during four days to all parts of the battlefield cheering the wounded and comforting the dying. No post was too dangerous and no shelling too heavy for him.'

Lieutenant-Colonel George Everard Hope, MC, 1/8th Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers. (Solva). George had served in the Grenadier Guards before being given command of 1/8th Lancashire Fusiliers. The details of his MC award cannot presently be traced, but he was killed on 10 October 1917 and buried at Ramscappelle Road Military Cemetery.

Captain Leoline Jenkins, MC, Royal Garrison Artillery (attended Royal Flying Corps). (Tenby). Leoline's award of the Military Cross was published in the Birthday Honours list, which appeared in the London Gazette of 3 June 1916.

Lieutenant Owen Llewellyn Johns, MC, 'Y' 133rd Trench Mortar Battary, Royal Field Artillery. (Manorowen). Owen's award of the Military Cross was published in the London Gazette of 23 June 1916, and read; 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During a very heavy bombardment by the enemy, after firing all his ammunition, he formed up his men and placed himself at the disposal of the Infantry Commanding Officer. He proceeded under heavy fire to the firing line, into which the enemy had penetrated, to see how he could best assist. He set a fine example of cool bravery.' He was killed on 28 June 1916.

Captain Stuart Leslie Keppel-Palmer, MC, 3rd Light Battalion, Tank Corps. (Haverfordwest). Stuart's award was printed in the London Gazette of 9 January 1918, and read; 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. As Section Commander he led his section with the greatest gallantry, and when his "flag tank" was out of action he joined another one until it became ditched. Being unable to get it into action again in spite of most strenuous exertions, he joined a third tank, which he directed with complete success, having on all of these occasions to pass fully exposed over many hundred yards of bullet-swept ground.' Stuart was killed during the assault on the Hindenburg Line on 3 October 1918 and is buried at Prospect Hill Cemetery, Gouy.

Captain Francis John Dobree Knowling, MC, 10th Battalion, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. (Tenby). Francis was the holder of the MC, but the details of the award cannot presently be traced. He was killed on 8 March 1918 and is buried at Canada Farm Cemetery.

Lieutenant Frederick Charles Lawrence, MC, West Yorkshire Regiment. (Pembroke). Frederick was the son of Mr C. W. Lawrence, of Bush Street, Pembroke Dock. He had been wounded twice during the war, before being awarded the Military Cross. His award was published in the London Gazette of 17 July 1918, and read; 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When early information as to the situation was urgently required during an attack he went forward on his own initiative from the reserve line to a very exposed position under heavy fire, and obtained information. During an enemy attack he rallied and reorganised his men under most difficult conditions, led them forward against greatly superior numbers, and drove the enemy back. He set a magnificent example of coolness and courage.'

John Cyril Morgan Lewis, Second Lieutenant, Royal Welsh Fusiliers. (Pembroke). John's award of the Military Cross was published in the London Gazette of 17 August 1917. He had been attached to the London Regiment from the Royal Welsh Fusiliers. The citation read; 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. After reaching his objective he led his men forward under heavy fire to support the advanced waves, afterwards displaying exceptional courage and energy during consolidation and filling his men with confidence by his disregard of danger.'

Second Lieutenant Sidney Charles Lloyd, 114th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery. (Pembroke). Sidney's award of the Military cross was published in the London Gazette of 8 March 1919, and read; 'For conspicuous gallantry east of Le Cateau on the 30th October, 1918. While his major and he were looking for an observation post they came upon an enemy machine gun, which opened fire at fifty yards' range. The major fell wounded in full view of the enemy, and was pulled on his back for fifty yards by this officer under machine-gun fire while still in, view, until finally a shell hole was reached.'

Major Hugh Royds Stokes Massy, Royal Field Artillery. (Cuffern, Pembs.). Hugh's award of the Military Cross was published in the London Gazette of 2 June 1916. There was no citation published. Twelve months later he was awarded the DSO, and was also Mentioned in Despatches during his time at war, later becoming a Lieutenant-General, and serving during World War Two. He was High Sheriff of Pembrokeshire in 1946.

Second Lieutenant Augustus Charles Owen, MC, 8th Battalion, Somerset Light Infantry. (Tenby). Augustus' award was printed in the London Gazette of 13 September 1918, and read; 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. At a critical moment he held his position with a small party of men against an enemy attack delivered after heavy bombardment. By his fine example of courage and determination lie enabled the line in that part of the field to be restored.' He was sadly killed during the same action, on 6 August 1918, and is buried at St. Amand British Cemetery.

Captain The Hon. Roland Erasmus Philipps, MC, 9th Battalion, Royal Fusiliers. (Roch and Manorbier). Roland's award was published in the London Gazette of 14 April 1916, and read; 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Although wounded severely he kept his men well in hand, himself killing four of the enemy with has revolver. He stuck to his post and repelled three attacks.' Roland was killed on the Somme on 7 July 1916 and is buried in Aveluy Communal Cemetery Extension. He was the son of the Rt. Hon. the 1st Viscount St. Davids, P.C., of 3, Richmond Terrace, Whitehall, London.

Lieutenant John Aldridge Roch, Welsh Regiment (Attached Machine Gun Corps). (Pembroke). John's award was published in the London Gazette of 23 November 1917, and read; "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in nightly, and on two occasions twice per night, leading his pack transport through heavy enemy barrages and gas to the gun position, so that his company were never on any occasion short of ammunition, rations or water. His transport lines were bombed on three occasions, resulting in the loss of five animals and ten men. His coolness and prompt action saved much suffering to wounded men and horses."

Lieutenant George Thomas Sydney Rumball, MC, 2nd Battalion, Royal Fusiliers. (Haverfordwest). George's award of the Military Cross was published in the London Gazette of 25 September 1917. He was killed on 13 April 1918.

Second Lieutenant Hugh Adrian Innes Blyth Stokes, MC, 2nd Battalion, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry. (Milford Haven). Hugh's award of the Military Cross was published in the London Gazette of 29 July 1919, and read; 'While forming up for the attack near Rumilly on October 1st, 1918, he was wounded but remained with his platoon and advanced with it to the attack. Under very heavy rifle and machine-gun fire from three sides he reorganised his men into groups, thereby avoiding many casualties and enabling the advance to proceed. Later, when further advance became impossible, he, though wounded a second time, stayed and encouraged his men until every other wounded man had been got away. He showed great courage and devotion to duty.' He had already died of his wounds on 28 November 1918.

Lieutenant (Pilot) Benjamin Stewart Thomas, MC, 11 Squadron, Royal Air Force. (Pembroke Dock). Benjamin had gained his MC while with the 9th Welsh, before volunteering for pilot training and joining the Royal Air Force. He was killed when his Bristol F2b, Serial D7978 was shot down over the Somme on 4 October 1918, and he is buried at Grevillers British Cemetery.

Captain Geoffrey Lynn Thomas, MC, 95th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery. (Pembroke). Geoffrey's award of the Military Cross was published in the London Gazette of 14 November 1916, and read; 'For conspicuous gallantry in action. An ammunition dump being set on fire, he led a party and extinguished the flames, displaying great courage and coolness. He set a fine example to his men.' Geoffrey was later killed on 6 June 1918, and is named on the Pembroke County War Memorial.

Lieutenant Joseph Gilbert Webb, MC, 14th Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers. (Haverfordwest). Joseph's award was published in the London Gazette of 2 July 1918, and read; 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in command of a fighting patrol of 8 men. Being attacked by an enemy patrol of 28 men, he at once opened fire and charged the enemy. He drove them back in confusion, inflicted heavy casualties on them, and captured two prisoners. All his patrol, including 3 wounded men, were brought back safely.' Joseph was wounded as a result, and died in hospital on 9 May 1918. He is buried at Haverfordwest (St. Thomas A Beckett) Churchyard.

Lieutenant Colin Bassett Wrong, MC, 6th Battalion, Royal Munster Fusiliers. (Albert Town, Haverfordwest). Colin was born on 28 February 1895, the son of Richard Bassett and Lillian Sophia Wrong, of 128, 6th Street, Albert Town, Pembrokeshire. He married Marjorie Snell before enlisting in September 1914 into the Inns of Court Officer Training Corps, giving his address as 191, Camden Road, N.W. Colin was commissioned into the Bedfordshire Regiment on18 December 1914, before being posted to the Royal Munster Fusiliers in May 1916, and was posted to their 6th Battalion, which was attached to 30 Brigade, 10th (Irish) Division. The Division was in Egypt, readying for the invasion of Palestine. Colin won his Military Cross in Palestine. His award was listed in the London Gazette of 16 August 1917, and read; 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He assisted in. dragging a severely wounded man back a distance of 1,500 yards, under heavy fire. He displayed great courage and coolness throughout.' Sadly, Colin was killed just months later, on 28 December 1917. He was 21 years old, and is buried at Jerusalem War Cemetery, Israel.

Captain James Hamilton Langdon Yorke, MC, 24th Battalion, Welsh regiment. (Fishguard). James' award was published in the London Gazette of 2 July 1918, and read; 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When part of the line was driven back by the enemy he rapidly reorganised the situation with great skill under very heavy shell and .machine-gun fire. He showed splendid leadership and initiative.' He was killed during the action on 27 December 1917 and is buried at Jerusalem War Cemetery.

Awards of the Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)

6405 Company Sergeant Major S. T. Amos, Machine Gun Corps. (Milford) (Gazetted 28 March 1918). 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. By his daring example and disregard for personal danger he set ,an example which went far to steady the men under most adverse circumstances. His assistance in organising the company in the line was invaluable.'

97456 Company Sergeant Major George Edwin Argyle, 155th Field Company, Royal Engineers. (Pembroke Dock). (Gazetted 2 July 1915). 'From 1st March to 1st Sept., 1918. For consistent good work and devotion to duty. He has often done duty for an officer with considerable success, notably in the preparation of bridges for demolition in the face of the enemy, and has invariably shown cool courage and ability under fire.'

20898 Corporal William Atkinson, MM, 57th Field Company, Royal Engineers. (Angle). (Gazetted 9 March 1920). 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. While in charge of his section barricading a street, under heavy shell fire, a shell burst among his party, causing heavy casualties. Though badly shaken, he attended to the wounded, and completed the barricade with the few men he had left. He set a fine example of coolness and determination.'

9954 Private Joseph William Banner, DCM, 2nd Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment. (Milford Haven). Joseph gained his DCM during the retreat from Mons. It was listed in the London Gazette of 29 December 1914, but there is no citation. He had been killed on 16 November 1914 and is buried at Railway Chateau Cemetery.

8044 Sergeant Joseph Brooks, DCM, 2nd Battalion Royal Munster Fusiliers. (Milford Haven). Joseph's award was listed in the London Gazette of 23 June 1915, but there is no citation. He was killed in action on 9 May 1915 and is commemorated on the Le Touret Memorial, Richebourg L'Avoue.

371147 Gunner Percy Caisley, 155th Heavy Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery. (Milford). (Gazetted on 9 March 1920). 'At Lovadina, during the operations on the Piave, from night 26th-27th October, 1918, to morning of 28th October, he was one of the forward observation party, and during the night 26th-27th had to repair breaks in the line several times. On the morning 27th he established a visual station in the front line, and for five hours was heavily shelled.'

50458 Corporal Leonard Victor Cole, 37th Division Signal Company, Royal Engineers. (Fishguard). (Gazetted 12 November 1918). 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He was in charge of the brigade forward report centre for four days and nights with no cover under heavy shelling, and maintained telephonic communication throughout. He rendered very valuable service.'

47871 Sapper William Gilbert Crutchley, 14th Division Signal Company, Royal Engineers. (Haverfordwest and Fishguard). (Gazetted 10 March 1916).  'For consistent good work in laying and repairing telephone wires under constant fire. He was slightly wounded, but after having his wound dressed resumed his work in the most advanced lines.'

18085 Sergeant G. Donaldson, Yorkshire Light Infantry. (Milford). (Gazetted 16 April 1918). 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in charge of a platoon. He handled it with great skill and courage in various operations. His fine example had the greatest effect on all ranks.'

54184 Sergeant A. Fortune, 13th Battalion, Welsh Regiment. (Haverfordwest) (Gazetted 11 March 1920). 'For continuous gallantry in action from 18th September to 7th November 1918. Owing to shortage of officers he acted as platoon commander throughout these operations. The courage and leadership which he displayed at all times enabled his platoon to accomplish every task they were called upon to perform.'

320016 Company Sergeant Major J. Hancock, 24th Battalion, Welsh Regiment. (Camrose) (Gazetted 11 March 1920). 'For conspicuous devotion to duty, ability and leadership as platoon commander. He has on various occasions led his platoon, setting an excellent example to all ranks.'

320049 Sergeant David James Hinds, 24th Battalion, Welsh Regiment. (Tenby) (Gazetted 1 May 1918). 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in charge of the battalion advance report station during an attack. In the final stages of the attack he occupied a most exposed position under shell and machine-gun fire, and continued to send back messages until the enemy's position was captured. He showed splendid courage and resource.'

27478 Private Thomas Evan James, 2nd Battalion, Welsh Regiment. (Fishguard). (Gazetted 15 March 1916). '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.' Thomas was killed on 15 July 1916 and is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial.

48409 Sapper Charles Gwynne Jenkins, 93rd Field Company, Royal Engineers. (St. Ishmaels). (Gazetted 9 January 1920). 'For conspicuous gallantry and: devotion to duty on 11th-12th October, 1918, at Neuvilly, when in charge of a small party of sappers carrying an improvised foot bridge. He jumped into the water, and, with the help of a sapper, held the bridge in position till the attacking troops crossed. This took place under a shower of hand grenades from a camouflaged enemy trench close by.'

8349 Company Sergeant Major E. T. Jones, King's Shropshire Light Infantry. (Pembroke Dock) (Gazetted 26 March 1918). 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in action, when he constantly volunteered for dangerous duties under very heavy shell fire with front line, and rendered his company commander invaluable aid in organising the company. He also went out in broad daylight and assisted in carrying in two stretcher cases.'

16212 Corporal Patrick H. McDonnell, 2nd Battalion, Grenadier Guards. (Pembroke). (Gazetted 6 November 1914). "On 27th September made a first rate reconnaissance and discovered an unsuspected German trench." Patrick later transferred to the Welsh Guards.

36243 Corporal George Morgan, 15th Battalion, Welsh Regiment. (Henllys) (Gazetted 3 September 1918). 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in handling his troops and rallying his men. When the enemy worked round his flank he stuck to his ground and offered material resistance. His value to his officers was infinite. He was wounded, but made efforts to continue resistance until ordered to the aid post.'

50459 Sergeant Thomas Griffith Morgan, 2nd Battalion, Imperial Camel Corps. (Robeston Wathen) (Gazetted 2 September 1919). 'At Amman on 27th to 30th March, 1918, and on all occasions has shown a splendid example in and out of action to the men under his command. As signalling serjeant to the battalion he has always kept up a high state of efficiency.'

11246 Sergeant Charles Archibald Oliver, Royal Berkshire Regiment. (Pembroke). A local newspaper report stated that Charles had been awarded the DCM. The details haven't yet been traced.

33429 Serjeant Edmund Perkins, D.C.M., D/50th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery. (Gazetted 18 October 1918). 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion, to duty all the time he has been with his battery. On two occasions he displayed exceptional coolness and promptitude in extinguishing ammunition dumps set on fire by enemy shelling.' Edmund was killed on 25 April 1918, and is buried at Grootebeek British Cemetery, Belgium.

5018 Corporal Edward A. Player, 2nd Battalion, Wiltshire Regiment. (Pembroke). (Gazetted 5 August 1915). Edwards first award of the DCM was gazetted on 5 August 1915. No citation has yet been traced. He was awarded a Bar to his DCM, which was published in the London Gazette of 10 March 1916, the citation of which read; "For conspicuous gallantry; he repeatedly brought in wounded men from the open, under heavy fire. After the battalion had been withdrawn, he went several times to the front to tend and bring in wounded men."

 

8997 Sergeant Henry Brynmor Raymond, DCM, 72nd Army Brigade, Royal Field Artillery. (Milford Haven). (Gazetted 13 February 1917). 'For conspicuous devotion to duty. He has rendered very valuable services throughout, and by his devotion to duty has shown a fine example to all ranks.' Henry died on 28 October 1918 and is buried at Cambrai East Military Cemetery.

24740 Private Benjamin Rees, M.M., 17th Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers. (Fishguard). (Gazetted 14 February 1919).

67540 Sergeant Thomas Henry Rogers, 123rd Field Company, Royal Engineers. (Neyland). (Gazetted 05/12/1918). 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Under continuous enemy gas and shell fire, he supervised the removal of wounded and gassed cases, and then, though gassed himself, returned and rendered valuable assistance in constructing a pontoon bridge. On other occasions he has also displayed great courage.'

18439 Sergeant Thomas S. Smith, 1st Battalion, Shropshire Light Infantry. (Pembroke). (Gazetted 29 July 1919). 'During the attack at Vaux Andigny, on the 17th October, 1918 he displayed great gallantry and initiative in leading his platoon against the enemy position. His company was in close support, and on seeing that the leading company was confronted with uncut wire entanglements and under heavy machine-gun fire and bombing at short range, he led his men straight to the wire, and with them cut a way through and reached the objective. Then, finding that the unit-on his left was out of touch, he led a party along the trench and cleared the flank, himself killing six of the enemy. He showed the greatest gallantry throughout and did splendid work.'

63047 Corporal George William Album Summons 9th Battalion, Welsh Regiment. (Milford Haven) (Gazetted 11 March 1920). 'For marked gallantry and dash during the fighting in October and November 1918. In particular on 4th November 1918 near Jenlain, when his company was held up by an enemy machine gun he, single-handed, rushed the gun, put the crew to flight, and this enabled his company to continue their advance.'

S/7388 Serjeant Reginald W Walker, Army Ordnance Corps. (Pembroke Dock). (Gazetted 28 December 1917).               

9269 Sergeant George Wildig, DCM, 1st Battalion, King's Shropshire Light Infantry. (Pembroke Dock) (Gazetted 10 March 1916). 'For consistent good work reconnoitring. He has many times obtained valuable information.' He was later commissioned Lieutenant into the KSLI, and died of sickness brought on by his service on 6 November 1918. George is buried at Pembroke Dock (Llanion) Cemetery.

2973 Battery Serjeant Major Herbert Ernest Wingate, Ammunition Column, Royal Horse Artillery. (Tenby). (Gazetted 31 May 1918).

6331 Sergeant James Wood, 1st Battalion, Wiltshire Regiment. (Pembroke Dock). (Gazetted 2 June 1916). "On the 16th June, 1916 his company attacked and captured a German trench at Hooge. During a counter-attack that took place on that trench, the bomb supply had run out. Company Sergeant Major Wood volunteered tom renew the supply across 39 yards of open country swept by enemy machine-gun fire; though several men were previously killed in the attempt, he still continued and succeeded in returning with the bombs. On the 2nd September, 1915, in the crater trench at Hooge his company were heavily bombarded by the enemy and the trenches obliterated with very heavy casualties to the company; though he had been burned, and was at the time wounded, he showed great initiative and coolness in reorganising his company. He had constantly shown the greatest gallantry in action." James was later commissioned, and was sadly killed later in the war.

 

56610 Serjeant W J Wright, Royal Field Artillery. (Pembroke). (Gazetted 28 December 1917).

Awards of the Military Medal (MM)

20898 Corporal William Atkinson, 57th Field Company, Royal Engineers. (Angle)

54248 Private James Ayres, Welsh Regiment. (Fishguard). James award was listed in the London Gazette of 12 December 1917 and was probably for the Pilckem Ridge with the 38th (Welsh) Division. He was discharged due to wounds on 23 September 1918.

394421 Serjeant William Rees Berry, 16th Battalion, London Regiment. (Camrose). William's award was gazetted on 21 January 1919.

320256 Private William Beynon, 24th Battalion, Welsh Regiment. (Whitland). William's award was listed in the London Gazette of 19 March 1918. He survived the war.

G/52951 Corporal John Henry Bishop, Royal Fusiliers. (Haverfordwest). John's award of the Military Medal was gazetted on 22 February 1918.

403 Sergeant Drummer, Cecil O. Bowles, Welsh Guards. (Haverfordwest). Cecil's award was listed in the London Gazette of 8 December 1916.

56486 Private William George Brace, 139th Company, Machine Gun Corps. (New Hedges). William's award was noted in the local press when he was given the Freedom of the Borough of Tenby. The date of the Gazette hasn't yet been traced.

19855 Sergeant George Oriel Burn, 15th Battalion, Welsh Regiment. (Tenby). George's award was published in the London Gazette of 25 May 1917, and was probably for a trench raid at Boesinghe.

703727 Private Gilbert Burrington, 102nd Battalion, Canadian Infantry. (Pembroke). Gilbert's award of the Military Medal was gazetted on 19 January 1917. He was killed on 21 November 1916.

2236, Lance Corporal John Holland Button Liverpool Regiment. (Neyland). John's award was listed in the London Gazette of 19 September 1916. He survived the war.

16259 Lance Corporal Peter Callan, 7th Battalion, Somerset Light Infantry. (Manorbier). Peter's award was published in the London Gazette of 16 October 1917.

371108 Corporal Edward Carter, 68th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery. (Milford Haven). Edward's award was published in the London Gazette of 19 August 1919.

27179 Corporal Thomas Wade Charles, 7th Battalion, King's Shropshire Light Infantry. (Roch). Thomas' award of the MM was published in the London Gazette of 12 July 1918.

 

371149 Serjeant Fred Charles Copeland, 164th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery. (Fishguard). Fred's award was published in the London Gazette of 19 August 1919.

202711 Private Thomas Cox, King's Liverpool Regiment. (Tenby). Thomas' award was published in the London Gazette of 16 October 1917.

116887 Corporal Thomas George Davies, 152nd Company, Machine Gun Corps. (Tenby). Thomas' award was published in the London Gazette of 7 October 1918.

315648 Private Thomas Henry Davies, 1/4th Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers. (Rudbaxton). Thomas's award of the Military Medal was published in the London Gazette of 2 August 1918.

64876 Bombardier Arthur Edwards, MM, 112 Battery, Royal Field Artillery. (Little Haven). Arthur's award was listed in the London Gazette of 2 August 1918. He had been killed during the German Offensive on 25 March 1918 and is commemorated on the Arras Memorial.

30054, Gunner David Edwards, Royal Field Artillery. (Pembroke). David resided at 47, Milton Terrace, Pembroke. He worked at Pembroke Dockyard prior to the war. The award was probably for the Somme.

31391 Sergeant Frederick Edwards, 19th Battalion, Welsh Regiment. (Johnston). Frederick's award was listed in the London Gazette of 20 August 1919. He was discharged Class Z on 1 April 1919.

37354 Sapper John Fisher, 15th Field Company, Royal Engineers. (Manorbier). John's award was published in the London Gazette of 30 May 1919.

58589 Sergeant William Flood, MM, 'D' Battery, 14 Brigade, Royal Field Artillery. (Pembroke Dock). William's award was listed in the London Gazette of 10 November 1916. He had been killed on the Somme on 7 September 1916, and is buried at Quarry Cemetery, Montauban.

73984 Bombardier George Fowler, MM, 'D' Battery, 235 Brigade, Royal Field Artillery. (Haverfordwest). George's award was listed in the London Gazette of 25 September 1917. He was killed in action during the German Offensive on the Somme on 27 March 1918, and is commemorated on the Arras Memorial.

S/18747 Serjeant James Harold Freeman, 361st Company, Royal Army Service Corps. (Pembroke). James arrived in France with the British Expeditionary Force on 10 August 1914. He served for the duration of the war. His award of the Military Medal was listed in the London Gazette of 30 May 1919.

20709 Lance Corporal Patrick John Griffin, MM, 15th Field Company, Royal Engineers. (Pembroke Dock). Patrick's award was listed in the London Gazette of 10 November 1916. He was killed at Ypres the following year, on 7 July 1917 and is buried at Brandhoek Military Cemetery.

21707 Serjeant William Griffiths, 10th Battalion, South Wales Borderers. (Stepaside). William's award of the Military Medal was published in the London Gazette of 13 May 1919.

53607 Sergeant Griffith David Gwynne, 2nd Battalion, Welsh Regiment. (St. Dogmaels). Griffith's award was listed in the London Gazette of 13 March 1919.

267409, Corporal Alfred Gwyther, 2/7th Battalion, Royal Warwickshire Regiment. (Pembroke Dock). Alfred's award was gazetted on 25 May 1917. A newspaper article stated; 'At Fresnoy-le-Petit, although wounded early in the attack, he remained with his platoon leading his men under heavy fire and setting a fine example of bravery and determined conduct.'

139622 Sapper James Hall, 354th Electrical and Mechanical Company, Royal Engineers. (Pembroke). James' award was published in the London gazette of 30 May 1919.

9764 Sergeant Henry William Hamshaw, MM, 2nd Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment. (Pembroke). Henry's award was listed in the London Gazette of 2 June 1916. He was killed on the Somme on 22 October 1916 and is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial.

275952 Serjeant John Harries, Royal Garrison Artillery. (Penally). John was awarded his first Military Medal in the London gazette of 27 October 1916. His second award was published in the London Gazette of 11 June 1918.

1972, Lance Corporal William Arthur Harries, Welsh Guards. (Haverfordwest). William was awarded the MM and Bar. His first award of the Military Medal was listed in the London Gazette of 13 June 1919. The award of a Bar to his MM was listed in the same Gazette issue.

461102, Corporal William John Howell, 26th Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps. (Pembroke Dock). William's award was gazetted on 10 November 1916. He was sadly killed later in the war.

20014 Serjeant Cornelius B. Hughes, South Wales Borderers. (Maenclochog). Cornelius' award of the Military Medal was published in the London Gazette of 29 August 1918.

613, Lance Corporal David James, Welsh Guards. (Llanfyrnach). David was probably awarded the Military Medal for Loos, listed in the London Gazette of 8 August 1916. He was killed on the Somme on 16 September 1916 and is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial.

1543 Lance Corporal John Lloyd James, 2nd Division Signal Company, Australian Engineers. (St. Dogmaels). John was originally recommended for the Distinguished Conduct Medal. The recommendation read; 'This N.C.O. was working a relay post during the operations at Zonnebeke on 4/5th October 1917. The officer in charge was wounded immediately after zero hour, when Lance Corporal James at once took charge of the party and continued with the work with great skill and bravery. He worked untiringly and ceaselessly in order to maintain an effective system of communication between the Brigade Forward Station and Advanced Brigade H.Q. both by telephone and visual. His action and coolness in this heavily shelled area set a fine example to the men under his command.' The award was turned down, and instead James was awarded the Military Medal, which was published in the London Gazette of 14 January 1918.

27123, 2nd Corporal William J. James, 'P' Cable Section, Royal Engineers. (Burton). William's award of the Military Medal was published in the London Gazette of 25 September 1917.

434911, Private Albert Thomas Jenkins, 50th Battalion (Alberta), Canadian Infantry. (Pembroke Dock). Albert's award was for the Somme, and was gazetted on 5 January 1917. He was killed later in the war.

31227 Private Benjamin David Jenkins, MM, 1st Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers. (Boncath). Benjamin's award was listed in the London Gazette of 8 December 1916. He was killed on the Ancre on 27 February 1917 and is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial.

202695 Private John Benjamin Jenkins, 15th Battalion, Welsh Regiment. (Treffgarne). John's award of the Military Medal was published in the London Gazette of 11 February 1919, and was for bravery during the 100 days offensive.

371048 Serjeant Robert Edward Job, Royal Garrison Artillery. (Milford Haven). Robert's award was published in the London gazette of 19 August 1918.

291106 Corporal Benjamin John, Pembrokeshire Royal Garrison Artillery. (Haverfordwest). Benjamin's award of the Military Medal was published in the London Gazette of 2 August 1918.

WZ/1127 Able Seaman Crofton Henry John, Hood Battalion, Royal Naval Division. (Tenby). His award was listed in the London Gazette of 13 May 1919.

22217 Private Thomas John, 13th Battalion, Welsh Regiment. (Letterston). Thomas' award of the Military Medal was published in the London Gazette of 28 September 1917, and was for the Pilckem Ridge. He was later killed in action on 8 October 1918 during the 100 days offensive.

16997 Corporal Edward Jones, 1st Battalion, Coldstream Guards. ( Herbrandston). Edward's award was published in the London Gazette of 4 October 1918.

12682 Driver Edwin Jones, Royal Field Artillery. (Llanfyrnach). Edwin's award of the Military Medal was published in the London Gazette of 13 March 1918.

200073, Private Thomas James Jones, Corporal, 1/4th Battalion, Welsh Regiment. (Narberth). Tommy's award of the Military Medal was published in the London Gazette of 17 July 1917, and was for the First Battle of Gaza.

63003 Sapper Walter Jones, 38th Division Signal Company, Royal Engineers. (Crunwere). Walter's award was published in the London Gazette of 7 February 1919.

9176 Private William James Jones, 2nd Battalion, Honorable Artillery Company. (Treffgarne). William's award of the Military Medal was gazetted on 28 January 1918. William's second award of the Military Medal was gazetted on 28 March 1918, and was for Italy.

 

14347 Lance Serjeant Arthur Kennea, 7th Battalion, King's Shropshire Light Infantry. (Pembroke). Arthur's award was published in the London Gazette of 7 February 1919.

371168 Bombardier David Leighton, Pembrokeshire Royal Garrison Artillery. (Pembroke). David's award was mentioned in a local newspaper report, but the London Gazette date has not yet been traced.

91747 Sergeant Ewart Edmund Lewis, MM, 'C' Battery, 177 Brigade, Royal Field Artillery. (Marloes). Ewart's award was listed in the London Gazette of 25 January 1918. He was killed during the opening of the German Spring Offensive on 21 March 1918 and is commemorated on the Pozieres Memorial.

75497 Private James Llewellyn Lewis, 10th Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers. (Monkton). James's award of the Military Medal was published in the London Gazette of 7 February 1919.  

529, Guardsman William J. Lewis, Welsh Guards. (Milford Haven). William's award was listed in the London Gazette of 11 January 1918.

18207 Private Charles Llewellyn, Worcestershire Regiment. (Haverfordwest). Charles' award of the Military Medal was published in the London Gazette of 29 August 1918.

203575 Corporal Evan Davies Llewellyn, 24th Battalion, Welsh Regiment. (Letterston). Evan's award was listed in the London Gazette of 13 September 1918. He was also awarded the Territorial Force War Medal.

15757 Gunner Albert Seymour Lloyd, MM, 'C' Battery, 78 Brigade, Royal Field Artillery. (Pembroke Dock). Albert's award was listed in the London Gazette of 19 September 1916. He was killed during the Battle of Arras on 19 April 1917 and is buried at Tilloy British Cemetery, Tilloy-Les-Mofflaines.

T/069724 Corporal Henry Lloyd, Royal Army Service Corps. (Pembroke). Henry served with No. 3 Company, 38th Divisional Train, Royal Army Service Corps throughout the war. He was awarded the Military Medal for Ypres, which was listed in the London Gazette of 25 September 1917. He survived the war, but died of influenza at the Hospital at Caudry, in Northern France on 25 November 1918, and is buried at Caudry British Cemetery, France.

371039, Corporal William John Lloyd, Royal Garrison Artillery. (Pembroke). William's award was noted in a local newspaper at the time. He was also awarded the Italian Bronze Medal for Military Valour, but presently his Military Medal award has not been traced.

19971 Lance Corporal Thomas Griffith Mathias, 15th Battalion, Welsh Regiment. (Dinas Cross). Thomas' award was listed in the London Gazette of 7 June 1917. His original award certificate is in the Welsh Regiment Museum, and reads; 'On night 29 April 1917 was first bayonet man in his bombing party. He killed two Germans and drove two others with our barrage. Showed great dash and coolness. Has previously been brought to notice by his Company Commander.'

320351 Private Benjamin Morgan, 24th Battalion, Welsh Regiment. (Boncath). Ben's award was listed in the London Gazette of 19 March 1918.

371152 Gunner Henry Morgan, 146th Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery. (Fishguard). Henry's award of the Military Medal was published in the London Gazette of 30 October 1917, so was probably for Third Ypres.

 

1910 Lance Corporal Richard Morgan, 4th Battalion, Guards Machine Gun Regiment. (Cilgerran). Richard's award of the Military Medal was published in the London Gazette of 21 January 1919.

50459 Serjeant Thomas G. Morgan, 2nd Battalion, H.Q. Company, Imperial Camel Corps. (Pembroke). Thomas originally served with the Pembroke Yeomanry, but was posted to the Imperial Camel Corps in Palestine. His Military Medal was published in the London Gazette of 31 December 1918.

20549 Sergeant Benjamin Roblin Morris, 15th Battalion, Welsh Regiment. (Haverfordwest). Ben's award was listed in the London Gazette of 11 February 1919.

10487 Sergeant Ernest Morse, 15th Battalion, Welsh Regiment. (Manorbier). Edward's award was listed in the London Gazette of 11 February 1919.

38509 Private Christmas Moss, 7th Battalion, King's Shropshire Light Infantry. (St. Davids). Christmas' award was published in the London Gazette of 21 January 1919.            

41349 Private Bert Novis, 1/7th Battalion, Worcester Regiment. (Pembroke Dock). Bert's award was publsihed in the London Gazette of 30 October 1917. He was killed later in the war.

62916 Serjeant George Law O'Donnell, Royal Field Artillery. (Pembroke). George's award was published in the London Gazette of 12 July 1918.

39452 Private Percy Harold Outram, 38th Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps. (Tenby). Percy's award was published in the London Gazette of 21 January 1919.

201142 Private Frank Palmer, 4th Battalion, Welsh Regiment. (Pembroke). Frank's award was listed in the London Gazette of 19 March 1918.

14106 Corporal Edward John Parkman, MM, 56th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery. (Pembroke Dock). Edward's award was listed in the London Gazette of 16 October 1917. He died on 23 May 1918 and is buried at Doullens Communal Cemetery Extension, No. 2.

320071 Private David Lewis Phillips, 24th Battalion, Welsh Regiment. (Begelley). David's award was listed in the London Gazette of 13 March 1919.

371050 Sergeant Bertie Picton, Pembrokeshire Royal Garrison Artillery. (Milford). Bertie's award was published in the London gazette of 2 November 1917.

W/4416, Gunner George Cyril Pratt, Royal Field Artillery. (Milford Haven). George's award was listed in the London Gazette of 28 September 1917.

22721 Sapper Frederick M. Preece, Royal Engineers. (Pembroke). Frederick's award was listed in the London Gazette of 31 December 1915.

49012 Private James Rees, 9th Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers. (Pembroke). James' award of the Military Medal was published in the London Gazette of 10 September 1918.

67378 Sapper John Rees, 124th Field Company, Royal Engineers. (Little Haven). John's award was published in the London Gazette of 13 May 1919.

47957 Sergeant Lewis Archibald Rees, MM, 'X' 50th Trench Mortar Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery. (Angle). Lewis' award was listed in the London Gazette. He died of wounds on 15 February 1917 and is buried at Bray Military Cemetery.

26388 Lance Corporal Frank Rogers, 17th Battalion, Welsh Regiment. (Bosherston). Frank was awarded his Military Medal in the London Gazette of 14 September 1917. The War Diary of the 17th Welsh read; 'In daylight on the afternoon of 29th July 1917 L/Cpl F. Rogers seeing a German soldier in No Mans Land about 300 yds away from our Lines, left our trenches alone, stalked and captured the German who tried twice to escape.' He was later killed at Bourlon Wood on 25 November 1917.

27860, Corporal Thomas W. Rogers, 18th Battalion, Welsh Regiment. (Summerhill). Thomas award was listed in the London Gazette of 12 December 1917. He later transferred to the Loyal North Lancashire Regiment.

10581 Private Robert Henry George Seabourne, 1st Battalion, South Wales Borderers. (Pembroke). Robert's award of the Military Medal was published in the London Gazette of 13 June 1919.

30729 Sergeant Reginald Sharpe, Royal Garrison Artillery. (Pembroke). Reginald's award was listed in the London Gazette of 6 July 1917.

21933 Bombardier Charles H. Shephard, Royal Garrison Artillery. (Pembroke Dock). Charles' award was published in the London Gazette of 25 September 1917.

63863 Corporal Hugh Evan Skyrme, Special (Gas) Company, Royal Engineers. (Pembroke). Hugh's award was published in the London Gazette of 19 January 1917. A citation was published in a local newspaper, which read; "On October 2nd, 1916, the Germans were bombarding the British lines very heavily, and a gas cylinder was punctured. The escape of gas led to very great danger to French troops, and he, at great risk to his own life, went out into the open, and buried the cylinder. After doing so, although he was seriously gassed, he returned to his duty for two hours, emptying other cylinders, and so preventing a serious catastrophe." Hugh was later Commissioned into the Royal Welsh Fusiliers on 17 July 1917.

 

17571 Serjeant Harry Swarbrick, Scottish Rifles. (Neyland). Harry's award was published in the London Gazette of 2 August 1918.

28674 Private James Taylor, 7th Battalion, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers. (Pembroke). James' award was published in the London Gazette of 1 February 1918.

10086 Private George Thomas, MM & Bar, 2nd Battalion, Welsh Regiment. (Haverfordwest). George's award was  listed in the London Gazette of 1 September 1916. He gained a Bar to his MM, which was listed in the London Gazette of 29 August 1918. George died of wounds on 6 June 1918 and is buried at Pernes British Cemetery.

56962 Private Lewis James Thomas, 2/2nd West Riding Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps. (Haverfordwest). Lewis' award was published in the London Gazette of 10 December 1918.       

97578 Signaller Llewellyn Thomas, MM & Bar, 130th Field Company, Royal Engineers. (Narberth). Llewellyn's award of the Military Medal was published in the London Gazette of 29 August 1918. He was later awarded a Bar to his Military Medal, the award of which was published in the London Gazette of 22 July 1919. Llewellyn was also awarded the French Croix-de-Guerre.

TF/291824 Private Thomas Henry Thomas, 2/10th Battalion, Middlesex Regiment. (Letterston). Thomas' award was listed in the London Gazette of 30 October 1917. He was killed in action at Jerusalem on 12 December 1917 and is buried at Jerusalem War Cemetery.

37456 Private William Thomas, 50th Battalion, Machine Gun Corps (Clynderwen). William's award of the Military Medal was published in the London Gazette of 21 October 1918.

200915, C.S.M. Arthur Tobin, 1/4th Battalion, Welsh Regiment. (Haverfordwest). Arthur's award was listed in the London Gazette of 19 March 1918. He was Discharged Category E on 17 March 1919.

 

39575, Private George Walter Tracey, Welsh Regiment. (Pembroke). George's award of the Military Medal was published in the London Gazette of 9 December 1916, and was probably for the Somme. He lived at Pembroke, and worked at Pembroke Dockyard prior to the war.

200588, Private Joseph Underwood, 1/4th Battalion, Welsh Regiment. (Fishguard). Joseph's award was listed in the London Gazette of 19 March 1918.

4194 Gunner John Watkins, Royal Field Artillery. (Pembroke). John's award was published in the London Gazette of 25 June 1918.

267434 Private John B. Watts, 7th Battalion, Warwickshire Regiment. (Haverfordwest). John's award of the Military Medal was published in the London Gazette of 2 August 1918. He had originally served with the 4th Welsh.

371186 Bombardier William Thomas Way, Royal Garrison Artillery. (Tenby). William's award was published in the London Gazette of 25 September 1917.

87545 Serjeant William C. Wheeler, Royal Engineers. (Manorbier). William's award was published in the London gazette of 11 January 1918. He was also awarded the French Croix-de-Guerre.

44958 Private Charles Wildridge, Machine Gun Corps. (Milford). Charles' award was published in the London Gazette of 12 July 1918.

371167, Bombardier Thomas Wilkins, 114 Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery. (Amroth). Thomas' award was listed in the London Gazette of 25 September 1917, and was probably for Third Ypres.

156071 Gunner Benjamin Williams, Royal Garrison Artillery. (Narberth). Benjamin's award of the Military Medal was published in the London Gazette of 21 October 1918.

Meritorious Service Medal

14864 Regimental Serjeant Major Ernest Charles Andrews, 8th Battalion, South Wales Borderers. (Pembroke Dock). Edward's award of the Meritorious Service Medal was published in the London Gazette of 31 May 1919, in the Birthday Honours list.

4038 Chief Mechanic Walter Owen Batchelor, Royal Air Force (Egypt). (Monkton). Walter's award was published in the London Gazette of 30 May 1919, in the Birthday Honours list.

15615, Battery Serjeant Major Jack Bines, 288th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery. (Tenby). Jack's award of the Military Medal was gazetted on 30 May 1919, and was awarded in the King's Birthday Honours List.

9900 Serjeant (A./Coy. S./M.) James Bodinnar, 38th Field Company, Royal Engineers. (Pembroke Dock). James' award of the Meritorious Service Medal was published in the London Gazette of 17 June 1918.

9752 Serjeant Wilfred Browne, Welsh Regiment. (Pembroke Dock). Wilfred's award of the Meritorious Service Medal was published in the London Gazette of 17 June 1918.

S4/093680 Serjeant Stanley Copleston, 32nd Divisional Train, Royal Engineers. (Goodwick). Stanley's award of the Meritorious Service Medal was gazetted on 17 January 1919, and was awarded in the New Year's Honours List.

14661 Sergeant James David Davies, 11th Battalion, Welsh Regiment. (Cosheston). His award was for valuable services, and was listed in the London Gazette of 14 December 1917.

T3/029878 James Albert Edwards, Staff Sergeant, 23rd Divisional train, Army Service Corps. (Pembroke Dock). James'award of the Meritorious Service Medal was published in the London Gazette of 31 December 1918.

17450 Staff Serjeant (A./Q.M. Sjt.) William J. Elsey, Royal Army Medical Corps. (Pembroke Dock). William's award of the Meritorious Service Medal was published in the London Gazette of 17 June 1918. 

15086, Engineer Clk. S./Serjeant, Victor Mathias Folland, Royal Engineers. (Pembroke Dock). Victor was awarded his Meritorious Service Medal for services at home, although he did serve in France from January 1915 onwards. The award was published in the London Gazette of 30 May 1919. Victor died in Cairo on 27 July 1928, and his medal went missing. A replacement was re-issued to his father in 1929.

48010 Staff Serjeant Sidney Oliver Garrett, 129th Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps. (Haverfordwest). Sidney's award of the Meritorious Service Medal was gazetted on 17 January 1919.

6843 Regimental Quartermaster Serjeant George Hunter, 2nd Battalion, Welsh Regiment. (Pembroke Dock). George's award of the Meritorious Service Medal was listed in the Peace Gazette of 30 May 1919.

S/5229, Lance Corporal (Acting Sub-Conductor) Albert Edward Jones, Royal Army Ordnance Corps. (Pembroke). Albert was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal for services in East Africa. The award was published in the London gazette of 4 February 1919.

S/4912 Conductor Frank Charles Langley, Royal Army Ordnance Corps. (Neyland). Frank's award of the Meritorious Service Medal was gazetted on 17 January 1919.

11125 Company Quartermaster Serjeant Arthur Leonard, 3rd Battalion, Devonshire Regiment. (Pembroke). Arthur's award of the Meritorious Service Medal was gazetted on 9 December 1919.

John Rees Mabe, Corporal, S4/240517, Army Service Corps, HQ 47th (London) Division. (Camrose). John was awarded the Military Medal for his bravery at Vimy Ridge. The award was published in the London Gazette of 1 June 1917. He was also Mentioned in Despatches.

7862 Company Quartermaster Serjeant Henry John McAuley, Welsh Regiment. (Huddlestone). Henry's award of the Meritorious Service Medal was gazetted on 14 June 1918.

S/29503 Staff Serjeant Joseph A. Mooney, Army Service Corps. (Pembroke). Joseph's award of the Meritorious Service Medal was gazetted on 28 December 1917.

158096 Sergeant John Edward Moss, Royal Garrison Artillery. John is commemorated on the Men of Pembroke War Memorial. Nothing further can be traced about him.

S/4350 Conductor Robert J. Pearman, Army Ordnance Corps. (Pembroke Dock). Robert's award of the Meritorious Service Medal was gazetted on 14 June 1918.

118980 Sergeant William Powell, 214th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery. (Milford Haven). William's award of the Meritorious Service Medal was gazetted on 17 January 1919.

M/18257 Company Sergeant Major David Frank Sweet, Royal Army Service Corps. (Penally). David's award of the Meritorious Service Medal was listed in the Peace Gazette of 30 May 1919.

T4/069791 Sergeant William Henry Tribe, 38th Divisional Train, Royal Army Service Corps. (Milford Haven). William's award of the Meritorious Service Medal was the Peace Gazette of 30 May 1919.

203447 Flight Sergeant Charles Edward Wash, Royal Air Force. (Fishguard). Charles's award was published in the London Gazette of 30 May 1919, in the Birthday Honours list. He served at R.A.F. Fishguard.

Mention in Despatches

7658 Company Quartermaster Serjeant George Young Allen, 1st Battalion, Royal Berkshire Regiment. (Tenby). George was killed on 25 April 1917 during the Battle of Arras.

14864 Regimental Serjeant Major Ernest Charles Andrews, 8th Battalion, South Wales Borderers. (Pembroke Dock). Ernest was Mentioned in Despatches for Mesopotamia.

14242 Sergeant Thomas Henry Banner, 2nd Field Company, Royal Engineers. (Neyland). Thomas was Mentioned in Sir Douglas Haig's Despatch of 9 April 1917, which was published on 15 May 1917. He was killed during the Battle of the Aisne on 27 May 1918.

208DA Deck Hand William Walter Berryman, H.M. Trawler Apley, Royal Naval Reserve. (Milford Haven). William was Mentioned in Despatches for his good work in Mine Sweeping Operations, in the London Gazette of 29 June 1917. He was killed on 6 December 1917.

14584 Corporal James Sinclair Graham, 57th Field Company, Royal Engineers. (Pembroke Dock). James's Mention was published in the London Gazette of 16 February 1915. He was killed on 13 October 1917.

Lieutenant-Colonel John Plunkett Verney Hawksley, D.S.O., M.I.D., 110th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery. (Tenby). John was killed on 8 August 1916.

Lieutenant-Colonel Henry May Henderson, 18th Division, Royal Engineers. (Tenby). Henry was killed on  10 March 1917.

Captain Archibald Bellars Higgon, 15th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery. (Treffgarne). Archibald's Mention was Gazetted on 16 October 1914. He was later killed while serving as a Major with 'D' Battery, 69th Howitzer Brigade.

461102, Corporal William John Howell, 26th Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps. (Pembroke Dock). William was mentioned in Despatches on 1 January 1916. He was killed later in the war.

6843 Company Serjeant Major George Hunter, 2nd Battalion, Welsh Regiment. (Pembroke Dock). George's Mention was Gazetted on 8 December 1914, and was for the Retreat from Mons.

2153 Private Benjamin Davies John, 11th Battalion, Australian Imperial Force. (Templeton). Benjamin's Mention was Gazetted on 28 January 1916, and was for Gallipoli. He was killed later in the war.

Captain James Arthur Jones, 10th Battalion, South Wales Borderers. (Tenby). James was the Son of Mrs Jones, of Hill Cottage, Tenby. He was mentioned in Despatches on 22 June 1917, for Ypres.

Flight Lieutenant (Observer) William Basil Locdale Jones, Royal Naval Air Service. (Manorbier). William's Mention was Gazetted on 31 May 1918, and was for Distinguished Services. He was already dead, having been killed on 7 January 1918.        

Lieutenant-Colonel Ronald Hastings Lascelles, D.S.O., M.I.D., Royal Horse Artillery. (Narberth). Ronald survived the war, but died of pneumonia on 16 February 1919.

Captain Henry Pierce Mackenzie, 9th Battalion, Cameronians (Scottish Rifles). (Tenby). Henry was killed during the first day of the Battle of Loos, on 25 September 1915.

Lieutenant-Commander David Richard Mason, H.M.S. Osmanieh, Royal Naval Reserve. (Tenby). David's Mention was Gazetted on 14 September 1917. He was later killed on 31 December 1917.

Major Hugh Royds Stokes Massy, Major, Royal Field Artillery. (Cuffern, Pembs).

S/5175 Sergeant (Instructor) Edgar Edward Parrington, Edgar Edward, M.I.D., Royal Army Ordnance Corps. (Pembroke Dock). Edgar died of pthisis on 5 December 1918.

WSA59, Skipper George Henry Setterfield, Royal Naval Reserve. (Milford). George was Mentioned in Despatches for distinguished service at sea. His son Edward was killed during the Second World War.

Lieutenant (A/Major) G. E. Thomas, Pembroke Royal Garrison Artillery. (T.F.), attended 223rd Siege Battery, R.G.A. Mentioned in Despatches on 20 December 1918.

Brigadier-General Tom Ince Webb-Bowen, C.M.G., Royal Flying Corps (Bedfordshire Regiment). (Haverfordwest). Tom was Mentioned in Despatches on several occasions during the Great War.

Major Hugh Royds Stokes Massy, D.S.O., M.C. Royal Field Artillery. (Cuffern, Pembs.).

Foreign Awards

14864 Sergeant Major Ernest Charles Andrews, 8th Battalion, South Wales Borderers. (Pembroke Dock). Awarded the French Croix-de-Guerre, listed in the London Gazette of 28 November 1919.

3765 Sergeant William Charles Beeton, 12th Lancers. (Pembroke). William was awarded the French Medaille Militaire, which was published in the London Gazette of 13 July 1917.

97456 Company Serjeant Major George Edwin Argyle, 155th Field Company, Royal Engineers. (Pembroke Dock). George was awarded the French Croix-de-Guerre, which was listed in the London Gazette of 12 April 1918. The citation read; 'From 1st March to 1st Sept., 1918. For consistent good work and devotion to duty. He has often done duty for an officer with considerable success, notably in the preparation of bridges for demolition in the face of the enemy, and has invariably shown cool courage and ability under fire.'        

371320 Lance Bombardier William Blockwell, Royal Garrison Artillery. (Milford Haven). William was awarded the French Croix-de-Guerre, which was listed in the London Gazette of 12 April 1918. The citation read; 'From 1st March to 1st Sept., 1918. For consistent good work and devotion to duty. He has often done duty for an officer with considerable success, notably in the preparation of bridges for demolition in the face of the enemy, and has invariably shown cool courage and ability under fire.'

19855 Sergeant George Oriel Burn, 15th Battalion, Welsh Regiment. (Tenby). George was awarded the French Medaille Militaire, which was listed in the London Gazette of 16 August 1918. The citation read; 'The following are among the Decorations and Medals awarded by the Allied Powers at various dates to the British Forces for distinguished services rendered during the course of the campaign.'

2nd Lieutenant Charles Augustus Button, 5th Battery, 45 Brigade, Royal Field Artillery (Neyland). Charles award of the French Croix-de-Guerre was listed in the London Gazette of 19 August 1919 . He was killed in action during the Battle of Bois de Buttes at the Battle of the Aisne on 27 May 1918 and is commemorated on the Soissons Memorial.

13969 Corporal George Beynon Davies, 9th Battalion, Welsh Regiment. (St. Davids). George's award of the French Croix-de-Guerre was listed in the London Gazette of 8 October 1918.

56101 Private Frederick George Dawkins, 21st Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers. (Pembroke). Frederick was awarded the Order of the Crown of Italy 3rd Class in the London Gazette of 30 November 1920.

76177 Sergeant Arthur Lambert Evans, No. 1 Tank Field Company, Tank Corps (Llanstadwell, Neyland), Arthur's award of the French Croix-de-Guerre was published in the London Gazette of 11 July 1919.

S/18747 Serjeant James Harold Freeman, 4th Auxiliary Horse Transport Company, Royal Army Service Corps (Pembroke Dock). James' award of the Medaille d'Honneur avec glaives en Bronze, was published in the London Gazette of 18 July 1919.

113323 Regimental Quartermaster Serjeant William Griffiths, 3rd Reserve Battalion, Royal Engineers. (Pembroke Dock). William was awarded the French Medaille d'H'onneur Avec Glaives en Argent. The award was published in the London Gazette of 16 March 1920.

371100 Gunner Sidney Charles Hier, 108th Heavy Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery. (Goodwick). Sidney's award of the French Croix-de-Guerre was published in the London Gazette of 12 April 1918.  

Lieutenant Commander Stuart Holder, Royal Navy. (Tenby). Stuart was awarded the Russian Order of St. Anne for his services during the Battle of Jutland on 31 May 1916. The award was published in the London Gazette of 22/06/1917. He was the son of Captain C F Holder, Royal Dragoons, and Mrs Holder, of Tenby.

9176 Private William James Jones, MM, 2nd Battalion, Honourable Artillery Company. (Treffgarne). William's award of the French Croix-de-Guerre was published in the London Gazette of 25 January 1918.

Major Ronald Hastings Lascelles, Royal Horse Artillery. (Narberth). Ronald's award of the French Croix de Chevalier was published in the London Gazette of 22 February 1916.

16224 Private Herbert William Lewis, V.C., 11th Battalion, Welsh Regiment. (Milford Haven). Herbert's award of the French Medaille Militaire was published in the London Gazette of 1 May 1917.

18207 Lance-Corporal Charles Llewellyn, 11th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment (Haverfordwest). Charles' award of the Medaille D'Honneur avec Glaives en Bronze was published in the London Gazette of 18 July 1919.

371039, Corporal William John Lloyd, Royal Garrison Artillery. (Pembroke Dock). William's award of the Italian Bronze Medal for Military Valour was published in the London Gazette of 31 August 1917. He was also reportedly awarded the Military Medal, but this has not yet been traced.

33256 Lance Serjeant Arthur Lewis Morgan, 13th Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers. (Solva). Arthur's award of the Belgian Croix-de-Guerre was published in the London Gazette of 9 July 1918.

 

371218 Gunner (acting Bombardier) Thomas Llewellyn Philips, 88th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery (Cosheston). Thomas' award of the Medaille d'Honneur avec glaives en Bronze was published in the London Gazette of 18 July 1919.

WSA59, Skipper George H. Setterfield, Royal Naval Reserve. George was awarded the French Medaille Militaire in the London Gazette of 14 February 1919, for distinguished service at sea during the war. He was also mentioned in despatches. His son Edward was killed during the Second World War.

63047 Corporal George William Album Summons, 9th Battalion, Welsh Regiment. (Waterston). George was awarded the Romanian Medaille Barbatie si Credinta, 1st Class, which was Gazetted on 19 September 1919.

97578 Signaller Lance-Corporal (acting Corporal) Llewellyn Thomas. 130th Field Company, Royal Engineers (Narberth, Wales). Llewellyn's award of the Medaille d'Honneur avec glaives en Bronze was published in the London Gazette of 18 July 1919.

Company Serjeant Major William Alfred Charles Toogood, 5414, 2nd Battalion, Welsh Regiment. (Pembroke). William was awarded the Belgian Croix-de-Guerre in the London Gazette of 12 July 1918.

Lieutenant-Colonel Tom Ince Webb-Bowen, Royal Flying Corps (Bedfordshire Regiment). (Haverfordwest). Tom was awarded the Russian Order of St. Anne, 3rd Class, with Swords, in the London Gazette of 25 August 1915.

Brigadier-General Tom Ince Webb-Bowen, C.M.G., Royal Flying Corps (Bedfordshire Regiment). (Haverfordwest). Tom was awarded the French Croix d'Officier of the Legion of Honour in the London Gazette of 26 September 1918.

Brigadier-General Tom Ince Webb-Bowen, C.M.G., Royal Flying Corps (Bedfordshire Regiment). (Haverfordwest). Tom was awarded the French Croix-de-Guerre in the London Gazette of 12 April 1918.

Brigadier-General Tom Ince Webb-Bowen, C.M.G., Royal Flying Corps (Bedfordshire Regiment). (Haverfordwest). Tom was awarded the French Medaille Militaire in the London Gazette of 16 August 1918. The citation read; 'The following are among the Decorations and Medals awarded by the Allied Powers at various dates to the British Forces for distinguished services rendered during the course of the campaign.'

Brigadier-General Tom Ince Webb-Bowen, C.M.G., Royal Flying Corps (Bedfordshire Regiment). (Haverfordwest). Tom was awarded the Italian Military Order of Savoy, Officer, in the London Gazette of 30 May 1919.

Brigadier-General Tom Ince Webb-Bowen, C.M.G., Royal Flying Corps (Bedfordshire Regiment). (Haverfordwest). Tom was awarded the Belgian Order de Leopold, Officier, in the London Gazette of 12 April 1918.

87545 Serjeant William C. Wheeler, Royal Engineers. (Manorbier). William's award of the French Croix-de-Guerre was published in the London Gazette of 12 April 1918.

371064 Serjeant Charles William Willcox, Royal Garrison Artillery. (Pembroke Dock). Charles's award of the French Croix-de-Guerre was published in the London Gazette of 12 April 1918.

The Albert Medal

This very rare award was granted to Thomas Williams, the Station Master at Pembroke. The citation from Whitehall, dated 12 July 1919, read; "The KING has been pleased to award the Albert Medal to Mr. Thomas Williams, Station Master on the Great Western Railway at Pembroke, in recognition of his gallantry in saving life in March last. The circumstances are as follows:- 'On the 13th March, as a train was entering Pembroke Station, an elderly gentleman, Canon Bowen, of Pembroke, in stepping aside to avoid a luggage barrow, fell off the platform on to the rails. The train was not more than thirty yards away from him when he fell, and was travelling fast. The Stationmaster, who was close by, at once jumped down in front of the engine and just succeeded in rolling Canon Bowen off the track, and held him down alongside the rails until it was safe to allow him to get up. Although the brakes were applied it was found impossible to bring the train to a .standstill, until the engine and two coaches had passed the spot where rescued and rescuer were lying. Had it not been for Mr. Williams presence of mind and courage Canon Bowen could hardly have escaped instant death.' The award was published in the London Gazette of 18 July 1919.

The George Medal

Lieutenant Donald S A Hutley, Royal Corps of Signals. (Monkton). Donald was awarded the coveted George Medal for 'Carrying out hazardous work in a very brave manner.' The award was Gazetted on 6 November 1944.

World War Two

The Military Medal

Alfred William Morgan, Warrant Officer, Essex Regiment, 4030860. (Tenby). Gazetted 27 February 1945.