Cwmbrân War Memorial FWW (A-J)

Cwmbrân War Memorial surnames A-J

The following people from the Cwmbran area died in active service during the First World War.

  • Allsopp, W J, 39, 17th March 1915, Monmouthshire Regiment, 120, Company Quartermaster Serjeant, Husband of Mabel Ellen Allsopp, of Commercial Street, Pontnewydd. Calvaire (Essex) Military Cemetery.
  • Andrews, W. Died in First World War. Commemorated on GKN panels, Cwmbran Park.
  • Anstey, T J, 31, 6th October 1915, City of London Yeomanry, 1613, Corporal,  Son of Thomas Henry and Elizabeth Anstey of 17, Dalton St., Cardiff. Green Hill Cemetery.
  • Ashworth, George. Died in First World War.
  • Atkins, James, 15th January 1915, Highland Light Infantry, 8553, Private, Le Touret Memorial. Commemorated on GKN panels, Cwmbran Park.
  • Atkins, John, 30, 1st June 1916, Royal Engineers, 137693, Sapper. Son of Edwin and Elizabeth Atkins of 24, Oak St.; husband of K. V. Prendergast of 45, Wesley St. Thiepval Memorial.  Commemorated on GKN panels, Cwmbran Park.
  • Bartlett, J. Died in First World War. Commemorated on GKN panels, Cwmbran Park.
  • Bates, Albert, 25th May 1915, Welsh Regiment, 36064, Private, Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial.Commemorated locally at Pontnewydd War Memorial and British Legion Memorial, St Gabriel's Church.
  • Bennett, Worthington W, 35, 1st June 1915, Monmouthshire Regiment, 3030, Private. Son of Worthington and Caroline Bennett; husband of E. M. Bennett of 3, Albany Terrace, Soundwell Rd., Staple Hill, Bristol, Ste. Marie Cemetery. Commemorated locally at Pontnewydd War Memorial and British Legion, St Gabriel's Church.
  • Bishop, William Henry, 10th March 1915, Grenadier Guards, 15838, Private. Le Touret Memorial. Commemorated locally at British Legion Memorial, St Gabriel's Church.
  • Bishop, WH. Died in First World War. Commemorated locally at British Legion Memorial, St Gabriel's Church. One WH Bishop is also commemorated in All Saints’ Church, Llanfrechfa.
  • Bosworth, Arthur Richard, 19, 8th May 1915, Monmouthshire Regiment, 1277, Lance Corporal. Son of Annie Agnes Passant of 39, The Highway, Croesycelliog. Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial. Commemorated locally in All Saints’ Church, Llanfrechfa.
  • Bowles, Clifford, 19, 16th May 1925, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, 5094, Private. Son of Emanuel and Beatrice Bowles of 3, Avon Terrace, Pontnewydd. Le Touret Memorial. Commemorated locally at Pontrhydrun War Memorial and in All Saints’ Church, Llanfrechfa.
  • Brain, George Henry, 19, 4th December 1916, South Wales Borderers, 26122, Private. Son of William and Elizabeth Brain of "Penderis" Woodland Rd., Lower Pontnewydd. Albert Communal Cemetery. Commemorated locally in All Saints’ Church, Llanfrechfa.
  • Brinkworth, William John, 35, 28th April 1918, South Wales Borderers, 23259, Corporal. Son of George F. and Annette M. Brinkworth of 123, Oakfield Rd. Boulogne Eastern Cemetery. Commemorated on GKN panels, Cwmbran Park, and at Pontnewydd War Memorial.
  • Bumstead, Arthur Leopold, 23, 28th March 1918, Machine Gun Corps (Infantry), 10256, Private. Son of C.B. and E.H. Bumstead of Hillside, Llantarnam. Acheux British Cemetery. Commemorated locally at British Legion Memorial, St Gabriel's Church.
  • Butcher, Charles Henry, 45, 20th September 1920, Labour Corps, 257817, Serjeant. Son of Jacob and Sarah Ann Butcher; husband of Elizabeth Butcher of 6, George St. Pontnewydd (Holy Trinity) Churchyard. Commemorated locally at Pontnewydd War Memorial.
  • Butcher, J, 26th July 1916, Monmouthshire Regiment, 1936, Serjeant, Husband of E. Butcher of 22, Woodside Rd. Couin British Cemetery. Commemorated on GKN panels, Cwmbran Park, on Pontnewydd War Memorial and on British Legion Memorial, St Gabriel's Church.
  • Cantle, Richard George, 26, 12th January 1918, Tank Corps, 77285, Private. Son of Gideon and Charlotte Cantle of Pontnewydd. Bucquoy Road Cemetery. Commemorated on GKN panels. Cwmbran Park.
  • Chapman, F. Died in First World War. Commemorated on GKN panels, Cwmbran Park.
  • Chapman, William Henry, 5th October 1918, South Wales Borderers, Corporal, Awarded Distinguished Conduct Medal, Tincourt New British Cemetery. Commemorated on GKN panels, Cwmbran Park, Pontnewydd War Memorial and British Legion Memorial, St Gabriel's Church.
  • Clapp, Alfred Ira, 24, 19th October 1918, London Regiment, 591058, Rifleman. Son of Mrs. Ira Clapp of 256, Upper Richmond Rd., Putney, London; husband of Mary Clapp of 5, Brickyard Cottages, Pontnewydd. Pontnewydd (Holy Trinity) Churchyard.
  • Cole, Raymond Henry, 19, 23rd November 1914, Monmouthshire Regiment, 2295, Private. Son of Ebenezer and Mary Ann Cole of 12, Woodland St. Calvaire (Essex) Military Cemetery. Commemorated locally at British Legion Memorial, St Gabriel's Church.
  • Coles, R. Died in First World War. Commemorated on GKN panels, Cwmbran Park.
  • Collier, Clifford, 22, 13th May 1916, South Wales Borderers, 17221, Private. Son of WL and Louisa Collier, of 47, Victoria St. Arras Memorial. Commemorated on GKN panels, Cwmbran Park, and British Legion Memorial, St Gabriel's Church.
  • Cook, Samuel, 43, 20th July 1920, Royal Engineers, WR/1012. Son of John and Mary Ann Cook; husband of Annie Phoebe Cook of 9, Park View, Ponthewyd, Pontnewydd (Holy Trinity) Churchyard. Commemorated on GKN panels, Cwmbran Park, and British Legion Memorial, St Gabriel's Church.
  • Cordier, Henry John, 27, 13th November 1916, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, 34303, Corporal. Son of Charles and Katherine Cordier, of 100, Llantamam Rd. Queens Cemetery. Commemorated on GKN panels, Cwmbran Park.
  • Crimmins, John, 25, 1st April 1916, South Wales Borderers, 13758, Private. Son of James and Jane Crimmins; husband of Elizabeth A. Crimmins of 56, New St., Pontnewydd. Bully-Grenay Communal Cemetery. Commemorated on GKN panels, Cwmbran Park.
  • Cumbley, R, 30, 19th September 1918, Royal Berkshire Regiment, Second Lieutenant. Son of C. N. and Edith Charlotte Cumbley of 130, Llantarnam Rd. Unicorn Cemetery. Commemorated on GKN panels, Cwmbran Park and British Legion Memorial, St Gabriel's Church.
  • Dart, Raymond, 26, 28th August 1915, South Wales Borderers, 14058, Private. Son of J. and Annie Powell of 3, Somerset St., Pontnewydd. Merville Communal Cemetery. Commemorated on GKN panels, Cwmbran Park, and Pontrhydrun War Memorial and in All Saints’ Church, Llanfrechfa.
  • Davies, Arthur George, 18, 6th December 1914, Monmouthshire Regiment, 1724, Private. Son ofMr. and Mrs. Henry Davies. Ploegsteert Memorial.Commemorated locally at British Legion Memorial, St Gabriel's Church.
  • Davies, Ivor Guest, 29th May 1916, South Wales Borderers, 9414, Lance Corporal. Son of Henry and Elizabeth Davies, of Great St., Dials Farm. Noeux-Les-Mines Communal Cemetery. Commemorated locally at British Legion Memorial, St Gabriel's Church.
  • Davies, J. Died in First World War. Commemorated on GKN panels, Cwmbran Park
  • Davies, James John, 29, 27th May 1917, Monmouthshire Regiment, 265737, Private. Husband of Mary Elizabeth Davies, of 14, Station Terrace, Pontnewydd. Duisans British Cemetery.
  • Davies, Lewis John, 21, 7th May 1915, Monmouthshire Regiment, 2525, Private. Son of Arthur and Ellen Davies, of 21, Ventnor Rd. His brother Arthur also fell. Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial. Commemorated on GKN panels, Cwmbran Park, and British Legion Memorial, St Gabriel's Church.
  • Daw, William Edgar, 27th July 1916, Royal Army Medical Corps, 26613, Private. Son of Henry and Mary Daw, of Llanvair, Discoed, Chepstow. Heilly Station Cemetery. Commemorated on GKN panels, Cwmbran Park, and Pontnewydd War Memorial.
  • Dawson, William Ernest, 24, 16th September 1918, Royal Air Force and Royal Field Artillery, Captain. Son of William Frederick Dawson, of Llantarnam Hall, Newport, Malpas (St. Mary) Churchyard. Commemorated locally at British Legion Memorial, St Gabriel's Church.
  • Day, W E. Died in First World War. Commemorated locally at Pontnewydd War Memorial.
  • Desmond, J, 3rd October 1916, Monmouthshire Regiment, 2216, Private, Cwmbran Cemetery. Commemorated locally at British Legion Memorial, St Gabriel's Church.
  • Desmond, James, 20, 16th May 1915, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, 4370, Private. Son of Daniel and Margaret Desmond, of 7, Spring St. Le Touret Memorial.Commemorated on GKN panels, Cwmbran Park.
  • Dodman, Thomas Edward, 10th March 1917, King's Royal Rifle Corps, 10783, Serjeant. Awarded Military Medal. Thiepval Memorial. Commemorated on GKN panels, Cwmbran Park.
  • Driscoll, Dennis, 20, 7th August 1915, South Wales Borderers, 14227, Private. Son of Denis and Mary Driscoll of 5, West View. Helles Memorial. Commemorated on GKN panels, Cwmbran Park and British Legion Memorial, St Gabriel's Church.
  • Driscoll, Humphrey, 9th August 1915, South Wales Borderers, 12449, Lance Corporal. Son of Denis and Mary Driscoll, of 5, West View. Helles Memorial. Commemorated on GKN panels, Cwmbran Park.
  • Drummond, Thomas Edward, 28, 8th May 1915, Monmouthshire Regiment, 2835, Private, Husband of Emily Lentleof 9, Llandowlais St. Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial. Commemorated on GKN panels, Cwmbran Park and British Legion Memorial, St Gabriel's Church.
  • Edwards, Cecil John, 21, 17th January 1917, Royal Artillery, 1074091, Gunner. Son of Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Edwards, of Pontnewydd, Alamein Memorial. Commemorated locally at Pontnewydd War Memorial.
  • Edwards, Joshua, 28, 10th June 1917, Machine Gun Corps, 84822, Private. Son of Mrs Elizabeth Edwards of 19, Richmond Rd., Pontnewydd. Commemorated on GKN panels, Cwmbran Park.
  • Evans, C. Died in First World War. Commemorated on GKN panels, Cwmbran Park, and Rood Screen, St Gabriel's Church.
  • Evans, H. Died in First World War.
  • Evans, J, 17th October 1916, 6th Dragoons (Inniskilling), 6175, Private. Abbeville Communal Cemetery. Commemorated on GKN panels, Cwmbran Park.
  • Evans, Percival Cecil Windsor, 20, 6th April 1918, Royal Field Artillery, 131686, Lance Bombardier. Warlincourt Halte British Cemetery. Commemorated locally at Newport High School Memorial, St Marks Church, Newport.
  • Evans, S, 26th May 1915, Monmouthshire Regiment, 2363, Private. Bailleul Communal Cemetery.
  • Field, F H. Died in First World War.
  • Fielding, Thomas, 29, 26th September 1914, South Wales Borderers, 8391, Private. Son of John Fielding, of 146, Llantarnam Rd. La Ferte-Sous-Jouarre Memorial. Commemorated locally on GKN panels, Cwmbran Park, and British Legion Memorial, St Gabriel's Church.
  • Findlay, G. Died in First World War. Commemorated on GKN panels, Cwmbran Park.
  • Fisher, Ralf Leslie, 26, 26th April 1917, Royal Field Artillery, 168227, Gunner. Son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Fisher of Primrose Hill, Lydney, Glos.; husband of Lilian Gertrude Fisher of 8, Ty-Coch Row. Barlin Communal Cemetery. Commemorated locally at British Legion Memorial, St Gabriel's Church and Pontrhydrun War Memorial and in All Saints’ Church, Llanfrechfa.
  • Fishlock, A V, 8th October 1918, Monmouthshire Regiment, 225939, Lance Corporal. Sequehart British Cemetery.Commemorated locally at Pontnewydd War Memorial.
  • Flello, J, 1st September 1916, Welsh Regiment, 15006, Private. Flatiron Copse Cemetery. Commemorated locally at GKN, Cwmbran Park and British Legion Memorial, St Gabriel's Church.
  • Fowler, Albert, 22, 21 November 1916, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, Wales Z/383, Able Seaman. Son of Mr J Fowler of 30, Freeholdland, Pontnewynydd. Etaples Military Cemetery.
  • Fry, T. Died in First World War.
  • George, Lionel John, 30th July 1915, South Wales Borderers, 13679, Private. Alexandria (Chatby) Military and War Memorial Cemetery. Commemorated locally at Pontrhydrun War Memorial and in All Saints’ Church, Llanfrechfa.
  • Gimblett, Percy, 29, 1st July 1916, South Wales Borderers, 13678, Lance Corporal. Son of John Lewis Gimblett and Mary Ann Gimblettof 30, Pontrhydyrun Terrace, Pontnewydd. Thiepval Memorial. Commemorated on GKN panels, Cwmbran Park.
  • Ginello (Geneloer), Ivor, 31st October 1918, Royal Engineers, 452291, Sapper. Husband of MM Ginello of 20, Dudley St. Son of John and Charlotte Geneloer of 26 Victoria Road, Awoingt British Cemetery. Commemorated locally at General Post Office in Newport.
  • Griffin, Stanley, 29, 27th September 1918, Devonshire Regiment, 76009, Private. Husband of Mrs AM Griffin, of 23, Mill St. La Targette British Cemetery.
  • Hale, C, 1918. Died in First World War. Commemorated locally at Pontnewydd War Memorial.
  • Hall, Tom Allen, 33, 12th September 1915, Royal Field Artillery, 25586, Serjeant. Son of Thomas and Mary Hall, of Pontypool Rd. Royal Irish Rifles Graveyard.
  • Harwood, William John, South Wales Borderers.
  • Hawkins, Robert, 26, 25th September 1916, Grenadier Guards, 15025, Serjeant. Son of John and Jane Hawkins, of Brynhyfryd, Mount Pleasant, Pontnewydd, Guards' Cemetery. Commemorated locally on GKN panels, Cwmbran Park, and Pontnewydd War Memorial.
  • Hayles, Noel Alfred Douglas, 10th May 1915, Australian Infantry, 616, Private. Son of Alfred William and Maud Mary Hayles, of Armidale, Pontnewydd. Born at North Shore, Sydney, Australia. Lone Pine Memorial. Commemorated locally at Pontnewydd War Memorial.
  • Head, H, 7th November 1918, Royal Field Artillery, 688, Driver. Cwmbran Cemetery.
  • Heastie, W K, 4th September 1917, Grenadier Guards, 23699, Private, Duhallow A.D.S. Cemetery. Commemorated locally at British Legion Memorial, St Gabriel's Church.
  • Hinton, Alfred George, 38, 15th August 1916, Royal Engineers, 158153, Sapper. Husband of Louisa A. Jones, of 140, Llantarnam Rd. Maroeuil British Cemetery. Commemorated locally at British Legion Memorial, St Gabriel's Church.
  • Hiscock, A. Died in First World War. Commemorated on GKN panels, Cwmbran Park.
  • Holcombe, Francis, 30, 10th July 1916, Welsh Regiment, 35413, Private. Son of John and Ann Holcombe, of Old Farm, Pontrhydyrun. Thiepval Memorial. Commemorated locally at Pontrhydrun War Memorial.
  • Holmes, Frank, 34, 17th January 1921, Royal Army Service Corps, T/384710, Private. Son of Henry and Julia Holmes, Cwmbran Cemetery.
  • Holmes, George, 6th February 1916, South Wales Borderers, 20128, Private. St. Vaast Post Military Cemetery. Commemorated locally on GKN panels, Cwmbran Park, and British Legion Memorial, St Gabriel's Church.
  • Howells, C. Died in First World War. Commemorated locally at British Legion Memorial, St Gabriel's Church.
  • Hughes, Arthur, 21, 23rd January 1916, South Wales Borderers, 20149, Private. Son of Mrs. Bessie Hughes of "Tyny-Graig," Chapel St., Pontnewydd. Rue-Du-Bacquerot No.1 Military Cemetery. Commemorated on GKN panels, Cwmbran Park.
  • Hughes, T. Died in First World War. Commemorated on GKN panels, Cwmbran Park.
  • Hulbert, Thomas, 20, 1st February 1917, South Wales Borderers, 20012, Corporal. Son of John and Sarah Hulbert, of Maes-Y-Rhiw Cottage. Ferme-Olivier Cemetery. Commemorated on GKN panels, Cwmbran Park.
  • Hunt, Stanley Gordon, 4th May 1915, Monmouthshire Regiment, 2414, Private. Wimereux Communal Cemetery. Commemorated locally at British Legion Memorial, St Gabriel's Church.
  • James, C L, Second Lieutenant. Died 10/05/1918. Welsh Regiment. Martinsart British Cemetery. Commemorated locally at Pontnewydd War Memorial and in All Saints’ Church, Llanfrechfa.
  • James, J. Died in First World War. Commemorated locally on GKN panels, Cwmbran Park, and British Legion Memorial, St Gabriel's Church.
  • James, T W. Died in First World War. Commemorated locally at British Legion Memorial, St Gabriel's Church.
  • Jenkins, Alfred Colin, 21, 25th October 1916, Monmouthshire Regiment, 1771, Private. Son of Leyshon and Mary Jane Jenkins, of 35, Chapel St., Pontnewydd, Native of Cwmbran. Bancourt British Cemetery.Commemorated on GKN panels, Cwmbran Park.
  • Jenkins, J. Died in First World War. Commemorated on GKN panels, Cwmbran Park.
  • Johnson, James, 13th August 1915, South Wales Borderers, 12754, Private, Alexandria (Chatby) Military And War Memorial Cemetery. Commemorated locally at British Legion Memorial, St Gabriel's Church.
  • Johnstone, J. Died in First World War. Commemorated on GKN panels, Cwmbran Park.
  • Jones, Charles, 26, 1st July 1917, Monmouthshire Regiment, 2395, Lance Corporal. Son of Mrs. Hannah Jones, of 5, Hodge Terrace, Thiepval Memorial. Commemorated locally on GKN panels, Cwmbran Park, and British Legion Memorial, St Gabriel's Church. Worked for Newport Corporation Transport before the war. In 2014, a Newport Transport bus was named in his honour.
  • Jones, Daniel. Died in First World War. Commemorated locally at Pontrhydrun War Memorial.
  • Jones, Fred, 21, 8th May 1915, Monmouthshire Regiment, 2366, Private. Son of William and Matilda Jones of 9, Wyndham Terrace, Pontymister, Risca. Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial. Commemorated on GKN panels, Cwmbran Park.
  • Jones, F. Died in First World War. Commemorated on GKN panels, Cwmbran Park.
  • Jones, J W. Died in First World War. Commemorated locally at British Legion Memorial, St Gabriel's Church.
  • Jones, Kenneth, 9th August 1915, South Wales Borderers, 13058, Private. Hill 60 Cemetery. Commemorated locally at British Legion Memorial, St Gabriel's Church.
  • Jones, J. Died in First World War. Commemorated on GKN panels, Cwmbran Park.
  • Jones, K. Died in First World War. Commemorated on GKN panels, Cwmbran Park.
  • Jones, T. Died in First World War. Commemorated on GKN panels, Cwmbran Park.
  • Jones, William, 25, 8th August 1915, Welsh Regiment, 27254, Private. Son of Evan Jones of 2, River Row, Pontrhydyrun. Helles Memorial. Commemorated locally at Pontrhydrun War Memorial.