Newport Merchant Navy FWW (M-W)

The following men with connections to Newport died while serving with the Merchant Navy in the First World War.
First World War surnames M-W

  • MacKae, David, Mercantile Marine, Chief Engineer. Died in First World War.
  • Madsen, Peter Anton, 57, 8th November 1918, Mercantile Marine, SS Murcia, Carpenter. Son of Anton and Mary Madsen; husband of Margaret Madsen of 7, Rosslyn Rd., Born in Denmark. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • Manley, Richard, Mercantile Marine, Greaser Fireman. Died in First World War.
  • Markland, Louis Gordon, 29, 16th September 1918, Mercantile Marine, SS Acadian, Second Engineer. Husband of Annie Markland of 71, Adeline St. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • Marsh, Thomas Benjamin, 22, 4th August 1917, Mercantile Marine, SS Countess of Mar, Boatswain (Bosun). Son of Benjamin and Elizabeth Marsh. Born at Newport. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • Marsh, Thomas Joseph, 53, 4th August 1917, Mercantile Marine, SS Countess of Mar, Steward. Husband of Charlotte Elizabeth Marsh of 4, Davidson St., Blyth,
  • McBride, James, 17th June 1917, Mercantile Marine, SS Raloo, Master. Tower Hill Memorial
  • McCalley, Dan, Mercantile Marine, Seaman. Died in First World War.
  • McCalley, Thomas, Mercantile Marine, Seaman. Died in First World War.
  • McDonnell, B, Mercantile Marine. Died in First World War. Commemorated locally at St Michael's Church.
  • McKim, James, 41, 29th April 1918, Mercantile Marine, SS Australier (London), Fireman and Trimmer. Son of Sarah McKim and Daniel McKim; husband of Mary Ann McKim of 3, Sutton Rd. Born at Glasgow. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • Merrix, John Henry, 26th July 1917, Mercantile Marine, SS Ludgate, Master. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • Merryweather, Squire, 45, 17th September 1918, Mercantile Marine, SS Wellington (Cardiff). Husband of Eliza Merryweather of 93, Raglan St. Born at Atlanta, USA. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • Midgey, William, Mercantile Marine, Chief Engineer. Died in First World War.
  • Morgan, Charles, Mercantile Marine, Chief Steward. Died in First World War.
  • Morgan, Frederick James, 42, 12th August 1915,  Mercantile Marine, SS Jacona, Fireman. Husband of Helen Louisa Morgan, of 2, Wheeler St. Born at Newport. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • Morgan, Sidney Herbert, 18, 14th October 1917, Mercantile Marine,  SS East Wales, Fireman and Trimmer. Son of John and Annie Eliza Morgan, of 12, Marion St. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • Morris, George William, Mercantile Marine, Fireman. Died in First World War.
  • Myles, T, 16, 6th May 1917, Mercantile Marine, SS Alfalfa (London), Ordinary Seaman. Son of Mr and Mrs Myles, of 3, Wallis St. Born at Newport. Tower Hill Memorial. Commemorated locally at St Michael's Church.
  • Nash, William Joseph, 29, 20th December 1917, Mercantile Marine, SS Waverley, Fireman and Trimmer. Son of Kate Susan and James Nash of 37, Lime St. Born at Newport. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • Nutt, Joseph Morgan, Mercantile Marine, 2nd Officer. Died in First World War.
  • O'Brien, John, 54, 23rd October 1916, Mercantile Marine, SS Clearfield. Husband of Margaret O'Brien of 8, Courtybella St., Pillgwenlly. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • O'Connell, Daniel, Mercantile Marine. Died in First World War. Commemorated locally at St Michael's church
  • Oliver, Albert Victor, 31, 30th November 1917, Mercantile Marine, SS Kalibia, 2nd Steward. Son of John and Sarah Oliver, of 186, Durham Rd. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • O'Shea, Richard, 14, 6th May 1917, Mercantile Marine, SS Alfalfa. Son of Mr and Mrs J. O'Shea, of 4, Trinity Place, Newport. Tower Hill Memorial. Commemorated locally at St Mary's and St Michael's RC Churches.
  • Padden, Frederick George, 27th September 1915, Mercantile Marine, SS Gafsa. Husband of Selina Padden, Fairoak Avenue.
  • Palmer, Sydney Harry, 23, 24th August 1918, Mercantile Marine, SS Auckland Castle, Assistant Engineer. Husband of Lilian Palmer of 79, Duckpool Rd. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • Pocock, Frederick Redvers, 16, 12th March 1917, Mercantile Marine,  SS Tandil, Cabin Boy. Son of Robert Daniel and Mary Elizabeth Pocock, of 52, Canal Parade. Tower Hill Memorial. Commemorated locally at St Mary's RC Church.
  • Pollard, William James, 28, 23rd October 1916, Mercantile Marine, SS Clearfield (Newcastle), Fireman. Son of Harriett and the late William Pollard; husband of Lillian Pollard of 9, Albion St. Born at Newport. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • Pool, James, 70, 24th August 1918, Mercantile Marine, SS Auckland Castle, Chief Engineer. Husband of Emily Poole (nee Grainger), of 17, Dewsland Park Rd. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • Poole, James, 70, 24th August 1918, Mercantile Marine, SS Auckland Castle (Newport), Chief Engineer. Son of the late James and Sara Poole; husband of Emily Poole of 17, Dewsland Park Rd. Born at West Bromwich. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • Power, Edward, 16, 26th October 1917, Mercantile Marine, SS Australdale, Boy (Scullery). Son of Edward and Eleanor Powell, of 26, Travis St., Barry Dock. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • Power, Patrick, 43, 6th May 1917, Mercantile Marine, SS Alfalfa, Able Seaman. Son of Mrs Fanny Power, of 12, Emlyn Terrace. Tower Hill Memorial. Commemorated locally at St Mary's RC Church.
  • Prager, Samuel, 29, 9th August 1917, Mercantile Marine, SS Blagdon, Sailor. Husband of Violet Miriam Pragerof 30, Maindee Parade. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • Pring, William, 22, 5th February 1917, Mercantile Marine, SS Azul, Mess Room Steward. Son of Robert Charles and Emily Pring, of 19, Dolphin Street. Tower Hill Memorial. Commemorated locally at Old Temple Street Boys (St Stephen's Church).
  • Redmore, Thomas, 23, 4th August 1917, Mercantile Marine, SS Countess of Mar, Ship's Cook. Son of Richard Groves Redmore, of 32, Ereswell St. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • Renouf, Wilfred James, 26, 17th June 1917, Mercantile Marine, SS Don Arturo, Carpenter. Son of William and Mary Renouf of 127, Lewis St. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • Rice, Frederick Charles, 27, 26th February 1918, Mercantile Marine, HM Hospital Ship Glenart Castle, Able Seaman. Son of Stephen and Mary Jane Barr of 12, Baldwin St. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • Rogers, Arthur Charles, 27, 15th November 1916, Mercantile Marine, SS Lorca, Second Mate. Son of George Rogers and Jane Elizabeth Rogers of 48, Risca Rd. Tower Hill Memorial. Commemorated locally at St Mark’s Church.
  • Roth, Arthur Valentine, 39, 11th November 1915, Mercantile Marine, SS Rhineland, Steward. Husband of Elizabeth Roth, of 20, Riverside. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • Smith, James, 13th December 1917, Mercantile Marine, SS Garthwaite, Master. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • Stewart, Gordon, 34, 20th January 1917,  Mercantile Marine, SS Neuquen, Chief Engineer. Husband of Dorothy Stewart of 7, Windsor Rd. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • Stuart, Robert William, 30, 26th August 1917, Mercantile Marine, SS Marmion, Ship's Cook. Husband of Alice May Stuart of 23, St. Julien St. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • Summers, Thomas William, 14, 17th June 1917, Mercantile Marine, SS Don Arturo, Assistant Steward. Son of William and Elizabeth Summers of 3, Providence Place. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • Sweeney, John Patrick, 16th November 1917, Mercantile Marine, Able Seaman. Commemorated locally at St Mary's RC Church.
  • Tarry, John Charles, 20, 17th June 1917, Mercantile Marine, SS Don Arturo, Mess Room Steward,Son of Charles and Emma Tarry of 15, Granville St. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • Tobin, Albert Thomas, 17, 6th February 1917, Mercantile Marine, SS Azul, Ordinary Seaman. Son of Thomas and Elizabeth Jane Tobin, of 11, Corelli St. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • Travers, Jonas, 27, 6th February 1917, Mercantile Marine, SS Azul, Second Engineer. Husband of Mary Ann Travers of 39, Alexandra Rd. Born at Newport. Tower Hill Memorial. Commemorated locally at Havelock Street Presbyterian Church and Old Temple Street Boys (St Stephen's Church).
  • Tuck, Edgar John, 21st October 1917, Merchant Navy.
  • Tuliatis, John, Mercantile Marine, Greaser. Died in First World War.
  • Tuplin, John Oxenham, 49, 14th September 1918,  Mercantile Marine, SS Gibel Hamam,  Master. Son of Thomas Fisher Tuplin. Husband of Rebecca Tuplin, of 3, West View, Malpas, Malpas (St. Mary) Churchyard. Commemorated locally on plaque at St Mary's Church, Malpas and  Malpas Community Centre.
  • Turner. Thomas, 27, 24th August 1918, Mercantile Marine, SS Auckland Castle (Newport), Steward. Son of Alice and William Turner; husband of Olive Elsie Turner of Commercial Hotel, Neath, Glam. Born at Newport. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • Venmore, Leonard Edgar, 15, 8th November 1918, Merchant Navy, SS Kepwickhall. Son of C.Q.M.S. George and Madeline Venmore, 34, Alma Street.
  • Waters, Albert, 33, 6th May 1917, Mercantile Marine, SS Alfalfa, Ship's Cook. Husband of A. Waters, of 4, Trinity Place. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • Watkins, Edwin Boradale, 17, 22nd January 1917, Mercantile Marine, SS Linwood, Ordinary Seaman. Son of Edwin George Herbert and Jessie Watkins of 3, Charlotte St. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • Watkins, William Arthur, 43, 17th June 1917, Mercantile Marine, SS Don Arturo, Donkeyman. Son of John and Margaret Watkins. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • Watkins, William George, 18, 4th August 1917, Mercantile Marine, SS Countess of Mar, Mess Room Steward. Son of William and Gertrude Minnie Watkins of 15, West St. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • Webber, Stanley Harold, 26, 17th June 1917, Mercantile Marine, SS Don Arturo, Ship's Cook. Son of Stephen Henry and Jane Layton Webber of 106, Commercial Rd. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • Welch, George Richardson, 38, 1st July 1917, Mercantile Marine, SS Don Emilio, Third Engineer. Husband of Elizabeth Welch of 46, Risca Rd. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • White, James, 49, 4th November 1916, Mercantile Marine, SS Huntsvale, Chief Steward,  husband of the late Mary Snelgrove White. Born at Pontypool. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • Wikburg, Otto, 3rd October 1918, Mercantile Marine, Second Engineer.
  • Williams, Alfred William James, 18, 5th February 1917, Mercantile Marine, SS Azul, Ordinary Seaman. Son of Henry and Harriet Williams, of I07, Raglan St. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • Williams, Joseph C, 37, 6th May 1917, Mercantile Marine, SS Alfalfa (London), Fireman. Husband of Mrs Williams, of 30, Dolphin St. Born at Bristol. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • Wyatt, Wilfred Sydney, 15, 26th February 1918, Mercantile Marine, HM Hospital Ship Glenart Castle, Fireman Steward. Son of Thomas and Elizabeth Wyatt, of 73, Stockton Rd. Tower Hill Memorial.