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Bacon, David, 21, 9^th July 1917, Royal Navy, H.M.S. “Vanguard”, K730993, Leading Stoker, Son of Charles and Mary Ann Bacon, of 64 Windmill Lane, Deptford, London. Born at Newport, Mon., CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL, Panel 23.

Baggs, Arthur Charles, 26, 12th April 1918, 2nd Bn.Monmouthshire Regiment., 265888, Private, Son of Mrs. Ann Baggs of 99 Malpas Rd., Newport, Mon., PONT-D'ACHELLES MILITARY CEMETERY, NIEPPE, III. A. 20.

Local memorial - All Saint's church, Brynglas and Shaftesbury Street Methodist Church

Shaftesbury Street Methodist Church

Baggs, James, 22, 2nd May 1917, 2nd Bn.South Wales Borderers, 39462, Private, Son of Robert and Elizabeth Baggs, of 43, Redland St., Newport, Mon., BOULOGNE EASTERN CEMETERY, IV. C. 45

Local memorial - All Saint's church, Brynglas

Bailey, Albert Thomas, 46, 17th September 1919, Royal Engineers Postal Section, 39206, Corporal, husband of Ellen Bailey of 22, Goodrich Crescent, Newport, Mon., MALPAS (ST. MARY) CHURCHYARD,

Local memorial - All Saint's church, Brynglas and General Post Office, Newport

Bailey, Edward George Thomas, 33, 17th July, 1943, 8th Bn. Durham Light Infantry, 3913877, Private, Son of James Patrick and Mary Jane Bailey, of Newport, Monmouthshire; husband of Maud Bailey, of Newport, CASSINO MEMORIAL, Panel 10.

Bailey, Edward James, 18, 29th April 1915, "D" Coy. 1st Bn. Monmouthshire Regiment, 2975, Private, Son of Isaac and Elizabeth Bailey, of 10, Frank Street, Newport, Mon., VLAMERTINGHE MILITARY CEMETERY, II. D. 2.

Bailey, Edward James, 23, 27th April 1944, Royal Air Force (VR), 960483, Leading Aircraftman, Son of Frederick William and Harriet Bailey of Newport, Mon., BARI WAR CEMETERY, XIV. C. 10

Bailey, James, 20, 12th April 1918, 2nd Bn. Monmouthshire Regiment, 226017, Private, Son of E. and the late James Bailey, of Cefn, Rogerstone, Mon., AIRE COMMUNAL CEMETERY, IV. F. 35.

Bailey, Uriah, 60, 24th February 1941, Merchant Navy, S.S. Nailsea Lass, Fireman and Trimmer, TOWER HILL MEMORIAL, Panel 71.

Bailey, Walter Charles, 26, 31st March 1916, 1st Bn. South Wales Borderers, 13669, Private, Son of Mrs. Katharine T. Bailey, of 76, Halstead St., Maindee, Newport, Mon., ARRAS MEMORIAL, Bay 6.

Bailey, William Eldred, 38, 26th October 1916, 5th, Bn. South Wales Borderers, 18080, Private, husband of Annie Bailey, of 53, Gordon St., Maindee, Newport, Mon., WARLOY-BAILLON COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, VI. C

Baines, Samuel, 5th June 1916, Royal Navy, K/23163(PO), Stoker 1st Class, LYNESS ROYAL NAVAL CEMETERY, F. 103A.

Baiss, Basil Richard, 4th October 1918, 1st/1st Bn. Monmouthshire Regiment, 315317, Rifleman, RAMICOURT BRITISH CEMETERY, B. 30.

Baiss, Frederick John Ernest, 21, 8th May 1915, 1st Bn. Monmouthshire Regiment, 1623, Rifleman, Son of William Henry and Anna Maria Baiss, of 24, Raglan St., Newport, Mon., YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, Panel 50.

Local Memorial – Family grave St. Woolos cemetery, Photo - © Mark Hewinson

Baker, Charles Dunn, 35, 2nd March 1917, 135th Bty. Royal Field Artillery, 6159, Gunner, Husband of Beatrice Mabel Taylor (formerly Baker), of 23, Whitehouse St., Bedminster, Bristol, BRAY MILITARY CEMETERY, II. C. 6.

Local memorial - Lysaght's (Orb) Steelworks

Baker, Ernest Clifford, 30, 4th December 1946, Welsh Guards, 2736639, Serjeant, husband of Violet Baker, of Newport, Mon., NEWPORT (CHRISTCHURCH) CEMETERY, CON/FC, C1. Grave 87.

Baker, Francis Justin, 23rd April 1917, Hood Bn. R.N. Div. Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, Wales Z/3225, Able Seaman, ARRAS MEMORIAL, Bay 1.

Cause Of Death: Wounded & Missing, assumed killed in action

Service History: Enrolled 10/12/15 ; Entered 15/6/16 ; Draft for BEF 21/11/16, joined Hood Bn. 9/12/16-8/1/17 to hospital, rejoined Hood Bn. 15/2/17-23/4/17 DD.

Notes: D' Company 16th Platoon Hood Bn. 23/4/17 ; An Ironworker ; b.19/5/1891 ; Next-of-Kin & home address: Father, Tom, 275 Corporation Rd., Newport, Mon.

Baker, Herbert Charles, 34, 24th May 1921, "C" Coy. 1st Bn. Monmouthshire Regiment, 3690, Lance Corporal, husband of Claudean Amelia Baker, of 7, Adelaide St., Crindau, Newport, Mon., NEWPORT (ST. WOOLOS) CEMETERY, CON. A19. 142.

Baker, Herbert Charles, 18th August 1943, Royal Air Force (VR), 419 (R.C.A.F.) Sqdn, 1652940, Sergeant (Flt. Engr.), Son of Herbert Charles (killed WW1) and Claudean Amelia Baker, BERLIN 1939-1945 WAR CEMETERY, Coll. grave 13. F. 1-7.

Baker, James, 14th November 1914, 44th Bty. Royal Field Artillery, 48668, Gunner, LE TOURET MEMORIAL, Panel 1.

Local memorial - All Saint's church, Brynglas

Baker, John Clifford. 54, 17th Narch 1917, Royal Defence Corps, 16914, Private, Son of, William and Mary Ann Baker, of St, Giles-in-the-Wood, Great Torrington, NEWPORT (ST. WOOLOS) CEMETERY, COND. D9. 9.

Baker, Obadiah Thomas, 28, 28th March 1941, Merchant Navy, S.S. Koranton, Able Seaman, TOWER HILL MEMORIAL, Panel 62.

Baker, Vivian, 29, 15th September 1940, Merchant Navy, S.S. Empire Volunteer, Second Officer, TOWER HILL MEMORIAL, Panel 47.

Baker, Walter John, 24th May 1917, 3rd/5th Bn. Lancashire Fusiliers, 03598, Private, Son of Mrs. S. Baker, of 12, Rudry St., East Usk Rd., Newport, Mon., BROWN'S ROAD MILITARY CEMETERY, FESTUBERT, III. A. 11.

Baker, William, 31st May 1916, Royal Navy, H.M.S. "Queen Mary.", Signal Boatswain, PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL, 11.

Baldwin, Charles Arthur William, 20, 18th October 1941, Royal Air Force, 572997, Leading Aircraftman, William and Louie Baldwin, of Newport, Mon., HARARE (PIONEER) CEMETERY, Eur. War Graves Plot. Grave 45.

Local memorial - St Julian's High School

Baldwin, Henry Edwin, 21st March 1918, 2nd Bn Welsh Regiment, 45613, Private, DUHALLOW A.D.S. CEMETERY, IV. D. 18.

Local memorial - All Saint's church, Brynglas

Baldwin, John James, 14th June 1944, Royal Navy, H.M.S. Copra, C/KX 143975, Stoker 1st Class, CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL, 77, 3.

from a website Click Here

(HMS Copra, was never anything other than a shore base. I have the names of many recorded lost from HMS Copra because, sadly, the names of the craft they were serving with at the time of their deaths, was not recorded. The use of HMS Copra on grave stones, in pay books and other service records confirms that the men concerned were in the Royal Navy and assigned to Combined Operations..... and that they served on and/or were lost from an unknown landing craft.)

Ball, Arthur, 48, 17th September 1939, Royal Navy, H.M.S. Courageous, D/K 17194, Leading Stoker, Son of Frederick and Ellen Ball; husband of Gertrude Mary Ball, of Derby, PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL, Panel 34, Column 2.

Brother of Fred below.

Ball, Frederick, 26th August 1917, 17th Bn.Royal Welsh Fusiliers, 47235, Private, TYNE COT MEMORIAL, Panel 63 to 65.

Brother of Arthur above.

Local memorial - All Saint's church, Brynglas

Newport High School memorial in St Marks church

Ball, Henry James, 31, 24th July 1918, 22nd Training Sqdn. Royal Air Force, Lieutenant, Son of Solomon and Margaret Ann Ball, of 23 Montrose Villas, Tutshill, Chepstow, Mon, ALEXANDRIA (HADRA) WAR MEMORIAL CEMETERY, B. 72.

Local memorial - St Marks church

Entry from Newport Intermediate School for Boys Directory

Ball, Kenneth Stanley, 21, 5^th March 1943, 3 Bty. 6 H. A. A. Regt. Royal Artillery, 1817008, Gunner, Son of William C. and Mabel Ball, of Newport, Monmouthshire, SINGAPORE MEMORIAL, Column 12.

Ball, Norman, 18th September 1916, 2nd Bn. York and Lancaster Regiment, 14/1615, Private, THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Pier and Face 14 A and 14 B.

Ball, Victor John, 36, 23rd December 1940, Royal Naval Reserve (Patrol Service), H.M. Trawler Pelton, LT/6078D, Leading Seaman, Son of Samuel and Florence M. Ball; husband of Hilda Ivy Ball, of Bedworth, Warwickshire, LOWESTOFT NAVAL MEMORIAL, Panel 1, Column 3.

Ball, W, 1917, South Wales Borderers, Private, 74, Bristol Street, Newport, Mon.

Ball, Wilfred, 17, 17th December 1915, 10th Bn.West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales Own), 18031. Private, Son of Mrs. Sarah Ball, of 3, Caroline St., Newport, Mon. YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, Panel 21.

Bamfield, Arthur Ewart, WW1

Local memorial - St Marks church

Entry from Newport Intermediate School for Boys Directory

Banks, Charles, 19, 6th May 1917, "A" Coy. 12th Bn. South Wales Borderers, 35139, Private, Son of Mrs. H. Banks, of 21, Orchard St., Newport, Mon., THIEPVAL MEMORIAL,

Local memorial - St. Julian's Methodist church

Banks, Thomas, 8th September 1916, 2nd Bn. Welsh Regiment, 11863, Private, THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Pier and Face 7 A and 10 A.

Local memorial - St Mary's RC church

Banwell, Frank Vincent, 4th July 1917, 6th Bn. South Wales Borderers, 29702, Private, Son of John and Susanah Banwell, of Newport, Mon., BELGIAN BATTERY CORNER CEMETERY, I. C. 18.

Barber, Kenneth Page,20, 5th September 1942, Royal Air Force, 228 Sqdn., 572527, Flight Sergeant (Air Gnr.), Son of Hugh Alister Barber and Nell Page Barber, of Weston-super-Mare., WESTON-SUPER-MARE CEMETERY, Con. Sec. Grave 3915.

Local memorial - St Marks church

Bargery, John Henry, 35, 25^th April 1916, 32^nd Labour Coy., Army Service Corp., TH/127244, Private, Son of James and Mary Bargery, of Newport, Mon., CALAIS SOUTHERN CEMERERY, Plot C, Row 3, Grave 12.

Barker, Frederick, 1st July 1916, 2nd Bn. South Wales Borderers, 11768, Serjeant, ANCRE BRITISH CEMETERY, BEAUMONT-HAMEL, II. D. 10.

Local memorial - Lysaght's (Orb) Steelworks

Barkham, Adolf, Merchant Navy, WW2

Barkus, Roland

Local Memorial - St. Thomas's Church

Barkus, William Joseph, 18th September 1917, 10th Bn Welsh Regiment, 266679, Private, 61, George Street, Newport, Mon., .Y FARM MILITARY CEMETERY, BOIS-GRENIE
R, M. 45.

Barlow, John, 16th August 1916, 10th Bn .Royal Welsh Fusiliers, 38158, Private, GUILLEMONT ROAD CEMETERY, GUILLEMONT, XV. K. 5.

Barnard, Thomas, Henry, 43, 10th June 1944, Merchant Navy, S.S. Dungrange, Fireman and Trimmer, TOWER HILL MEMORIAL, Panel 36.

Barnes, Kenneth John, 15, 28th March 1941, Merchant Navy, S.S. Koranton, Galley Boy, John Henry Barnes Florence May Barnes, of Newport, Mon., TOWER HILL MEMORIAL, Panel 62.

Local memorial - St Julian's High School and St Marks church

Information: By kind permission of Mr Billy McGee from his book "They Shall Grow Not Old"

Cargo ship Koranton,, 6,695grt. (R. Chapman & Sons) had loaded with a cargo of pig iron at Philadephia for Hull and sailed to Sydney, Cape Breton where the ship joined up with the 40 ship Convoy SC-25 which left Halifax, Nova Scotia on 10^th March 1941. During the crossing two ships were forced to return due to bad weather and the Koranton found herself straggling the main convoy and was soon sailing alone and vulnerable and was last sighted on 24^th March.

After failing to arrive the ship was recorded in May 1941as missing/untraced and a Joint Arbitration Committee considered the loss 40% “Marine Cause”, 60% “War Cause” around the 28^th March.

The ship had actually been intercepted by U-98 South West of Reykjavik and hit in the stern by a single torpedo and sank almost immediately before any distress message could be sent taking all thirty four men with her in approximate position 50’ 00N 27’ 00W

Barnes, William Leslie, 26, 8th June 1940, Royal Navy, H.M.S. Glorious, D/MX 49671, Petty Officer Cook (S), Son of Harry Barnes, and of Beatrice Maud Barnes, of Pontnewynydd, Mon., PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL, Panel 42, Column 2.

Barnett, C E, 14th September 1916, 16th Bn. Welsh Regiment, 32522, Corporal, ESSEX FARM CEMETERY, III. G. 18.

Barnett, Cornelius, 32, 10th April 1943, Welch Regiment, 3975983, Private, Son of John and Elizabeth Barnett, of Newport, Mon., NEWPORT (ST. WOOLOS) CEMETERY, RC. D30. 254.

Local memorial - St Mary's RC church

Barnfield, Arthur Ewart, 13th April 1918, 1st Bn. The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment), 206126, T/206126. Private, PLOEGSTEERT MEMORIAL, Panel 1 and 2

Barratt, Joseph William, 19, 17th May 1917,1st Bn. Sherwood Foresters (Notts and Derby Regiment), 109011, Private, Adopted son of Mr. and Mrs. E. Gill, of Broad St. Common, Nash, Newport, Mon., SOISSONS MEMORIAL

Barrett, Charles Edward, 48, 23rd June 1943, Merchant Navy, S.S. Volturno, Able Seaman, husband of Maud Barrett, of Newport, Mon., TOWER HILL MEMORIAL, Panel 115

Barrett, Jeremiah, 39, 16th January 1940, Merchant Navy, SS Newton Moore, Able seaman, Cause of death - Suicide by drowning in position 46' 31N 20' 32W

Information from Mr Billy McGee

Barry, John Joseph, 29th July 1940, Royal Air Force, 11 Sqdn., 518370, Sergeant (Pilot), John Richard and Mary Barry, of Newport, Mon., ASMARA WAR CEMETERY, 4. E. 8.

Local memorial - St Julian's High School and St Michael's RC church

Barry, T, 30, 3rd July 1921, 32nd Coy. Royal Army Ordnace Corp, 010050, Private, Son of Richard and Margaret Barry, of Chapel St., Cloyne, Co. Cork. NEWPORT (ST. WOOLOS) CEMETERY, RC. D25. 195.

Bartlett, James, 38, 6th May 1918, General List attd. Port Directorate Inland Water Transport, Royal Engineers, Second Lieutenant, Son of William and Ann Bartlett, of 45, Marion St., Newport, Mon., BASRA WAR CEMETERY, I. J. 14.

Local Memorial - Family grave, St Woolos cemetery

Photo © Mark Hewinon.

Bartlett, Reginald Henry, 23, 17th July 1944, 1st Bn. The Tyneside Scottish, Black Watch (Royal Highlanders), 3915828, Private, TILLY-SUR-SEULLES WAR CEMETERY, IV. F. 8.

Barton, Daniel George, 24, 31st October 1916, Mercantile Marine, S.S. "Adriatic", Cook, Son of William Barton, of Malpas, Newport, Mon., and the late Henrietta Selina Barton. Born at Bettws., TOWER HILL MEMORIAL

Local memorial - All Saint's church, Brynglas

Barton, Garrod Hale, 21, 24th March 1944, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, H.M.S. Saker., Sub-Lieutenant. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Barton, of Rogerstone, Mon., PORTSMOUTH NAVAL CEMETERY, Lot 160.

Killed in air accident during flying training (732 Sqdn) at shore based HMS Saker in the USA.

Basford, W, 37, 20^th December 1918, 3ed/5^th Bn. The Kings (Liverpool Regiment), 23018, Rifleman, Son of, John Henry Basford; husband of Mary E. Basford, Denorben Street, Liverpool. Born at Sandycroft, Flints. NEWPORT (CHRISTCHURCH) CEMETERY, 1859.

Basham, John Angus, 2nd May 1941, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, 77 Sqdn., 87356, Pilot Officer, Son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Basham, of Bassaleg, Mon., RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL, Panel 31.

Local Memorial - Family grave St. Basil's church, Bassaleg.

Bastian, William, 8th September 1916, 1st Bn South Wales Borderers, 26394, Private, THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Pier and Face 4 A.

Bastick, Kenneth Samuel, 19th May 1942, 150 Army Field Regt. Royal Artillery, 903962, Lance Serjeant, Son of Sam and Ethelwyn Fields Bastick, of Newport, Mon., NEWPORT (CHRISTCHURCH) CEMETERY, CON, A3, OG, Grave 216.

Local memorial - St Marks church

Bateman, Edward, 53, 30th March 1942, Merchant Navy, M.V. Muncaster Castle, Cook, TOWER HILL MEMORIAL, Panel 71.

Bateman, Herbert Ivor, 23, 17th May 1920, Royal Navy, H.M.S. "Serene.", J/22494, Able Seaman, Son of John Edward and Mary Walden Bateman, of 57, Durham Rd., Newport, Mon., NEWPORT (ST. WOOLOS) CEMETERY, COND. D7. 12.

Bater, William Alfred, 32, 10^th July 1917, 17^th Bn. Welsh Regiment, 8138, Private, Son of William Alfred Bater, of Walthamstow, London, London, husband of Edith Louisa Bater, of 53 Morden Rd., Newport, Mon., ROCQUIGNY-EQUANCOURT ROAD BRITISH CEMETERY, MANANCOURT, LD. 1.

Bates, Albert, 25th May 1915, 1st Bn. Welsh Regiment, 36064, Private, YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, Panel 37.

Batten, Albert L, 1st October 1917, 233rd Coy.Machine Gun Corps., 99851, Private, BRANDHOEK NEW MILITARY CEMETERY No.3, I. J. 33.

Local memorial - All Saint's church, Brynglas

Baulch, Percy, 26, 21st March 1916, 3rd Bn. Monmouthshire Regiment, 4252, Private, Son of William Henry and Ellen Baulch, of Caerleon, CAERLEON (ST. CADOC) CHURCHYARD, West of main South path.

Local memorial - St Marks church, General Post Office, Newport and Entry from Newport Intermediate School for Boys Directory

Baulch, Robert George, 42, 22nd February 1942, Merchant Navy, M.V. Adellen, Greaser, husband of S. E. Baulch, of Newport, Mon., TOWER HILL MEMORIAL, Panel 2.

Baxter, Herbert John, 32, 20th September 1944, 2 Airlanding Anti-Tank Bty., Royal Artillery, 790345, Warrant Officer Class II (B.S.M.), husband of Agnes Josephine Baxter, of Newport, Mon., GROESBEEK MEMOR

Bayliss, Hubert Gerald, 25, 12th March 1919, 7th Bde. Ammunition Col., Royal Horse Artillery, 68238, Driver, Son of Thomas Alfred and Sarah Ann Bayliss. Born in Co. Clare, Ireland, NEWPORT (CHRISTCHURCH) CEMETERY, FC, C1, OG, Grave 1846

Baynham, Percy Frank, 19, 21st September 1918, 2nd/5th Bn. Lanceshire Fusiliers, 58551, Lance Corporal, Son of William John and Hannah Baynham, of 18, Corporation Rd., Newport, Mon., HOUCHIN BRITISH CEMETERY, III. E. 29.

Local memorial - Newport YMCA

SWA story

Beagen, George Richard, 43, 9th October 1918, The King's (Liverpool Regiment), Inf. Labour Coy.transf. to (48675) 784th Coy. Labour Corps, 69801, Private, Husband of Rachael Elizabeth Beagen, of 19, Marshfield St., Newport, Mon., NEWPORT (ST. WOOLOS) CEMETERY, COND. D25. 184.

Beal, Richard John, 24, 14th January 1942, Merchant Navy, S.S. Caledonian Monarch, Sailor, Son of Dick and Margaret Beal; husband of A. Beal, of Newport, Mon., TOWER HILL MEMORIAL, Panel 22.

Roll of Honour

Beanland, Herbert Watkin, 22, 26th December 1917, 2nd Bn.London Regiment (Royal Fusiliers), 231404, Corporal, Son of George Watkin Beanland and Martha Beanland, NEWPORT (ST. WOOLOS) CEMETERY, COND. D40. 172.

Beaton, William Henry Joseph, 18th April 1918, 1st Bn. South Wales Borderers, 18950, Private, Husband of Mrs. A. Wall (formerly Beaton), of 74, Bristol St., Newport, Mon., 18950, Private, Husband of Mrs. A. Wall (formerly Beaton), of 74, Bristol St., Newport, Mon., GORRE BRITISH AND INDIAN CEMETERY, VI. D. 18.

Bebb, John Henry, 23rd June 1916, 1st Bn. Welsh Guards, 443, Corporal, LIJSSENTHOEK MILITARY CEMETERY, VIII. B. 9A.

Beck, Henri, 1916, Served with French forces

Local memorial - St Marks church

Entry from Newport Intermediate School for Boys Directory

Beckett, Herbert John, 33, 16th April 1918, 5th Bn. South Wales Borderers, 18297, Private, husband of Rosina Beckett, TYNE COT MEMORIAL, Panel 65 to 66.

Obituary

Beddington, Thomas William, 3rd November 1918, 6th Bn. South Wales Borderers, 17098, Private, LES BARAQUES MILITARY CEMETERY, SANGATTE, VI. C. 6.

Beddow, Oliver, 20th September 1918, 7th Bn. South Wales Borderers, 7/15515, Lance Corporal, MIKRA BRITISH CEMETERY, KALAMARIA, 302

Local memorial - Lysaght's (Orb) Steelworks

Bedford, George, 21, 21st August 1940, Merchant Navy, S.S. Anglo Saxon, TOWER HILL MEMORIAL, Panel 8.

Beer, Raymond Henry, 21, 28th May 1944, Royal Air Force (VR), 151422, Flying Officer (Nav.), Albert Henry and Daisy Beer of Newport, Mon., EGGEWAARTSKAPELLE CHURCHYARD

Local memorial - St Julians High School

Beer, J, 23, 18^th December 1919, Royal Engineers, Railway Troops Depot, WR/2000559, Corporal, Son of James and Hannah Beer, of 4 Clytha Park Rd., Newport, Mon., BODDELWYDDAN (ST MARGARET) CHURCHYARD, I. 22.

Beer, Raymond Henry, 21, 28^th May 1944, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, 103 Sqdn., 151422, Navigator, Son of Albert Henry and Daisy Beer, of Newport, Monmouthshire., EGGEWAARTSKAPPELLE CHURCHYARD.

Beer, William John, 28, 20th December 1917, Mercantile Marine, S.S. "Polvarth", Steward, Son of James and Hannah Beer (nee Marston), of 4, Clytha Park Rd., Newport, Mon., TOWER HILL MEMORIAL

Beer, William Newton, 23, 3^rd September 1917, “A” Coy. 1^st Bn. Cambridgeshire Regiment, 326002, Private, Son of Mr and Mrs H. Beer, of 52, St. Mary’s St., Ely, Cambs.,Born Newport Mon., Enlisted Sept. 1914. VOORMEZEELE ENCLOSURE NO.1 AND NO. 2, I.H.3.

Beeston, Arthur, 23, 21st December 1916, "C" Bty. 74th Bde. Royal Field Artillery, 13123, Gunner, Son of Jesse and Eliza Beeston. Native of Bassaleg, Newport, Mon., GROVE TOWN CEMETERY, MEAULTE, II. G. 22.

Beeston, Fred Wall, 32, 24th December 1917, 7th Bn. King's Shropshire Light Infantry, 205077, Private, Husband of A. E. Beeston of the Village, Bassaleg, Newport, Mon., MORY ABBEY MILITARY CEMETERY, MORY, II. C. 12.

Beighton, Arthur William, 30th May 1918, 8th Bn. Machine Gun Corps (Infantry)., 123517, Private, SISSONNE BRITISH CEMETERY, E. 15.

Local memorial - General Post Office, Newport

Belcher, Charles Llwyd, 29, 15^th February 1942, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, 1165228, Flight Sergeant, Son of Charles Hawkins Belcher and Margaret Belcher, of Newport, Monmouthshire, ALAMEIN MEMORIAL, Column 249.

Belcher, William H, 24, 9th January 1918, 3rd Bn. South Wales Borderers transf. to (193164) Labour Corps., 3/11307, Private, Son of William and Sarah Belcher; husband of Eva A. L. Prideth (formerly Belcher), of 11, Junction St., Polegate, Sussex. Born at Crindau, Newport, Mon., HAILSHAM CEMETERY, 1635.

Local memorial - All Saint's church, Brynglas

Belcher, William Idris, 28, 15th August 1944, 4th Bn. Welch Regiment, 3967910, Serjeant, Son of John and Cecilia Belcher; husband of Elsie Maud Belcher, of Bryncoch, Glamorgan, BANNEVILLE-LA-CAMPAGNE WAR CEMETERY, IV. D. 5.

Bell, Alexander William, 39, 15th September 1941, Merchant Navy, S.S. Empire Eland, Boatswain (Bosun), TOWER HILL MEMORIAL, Panel 40.

Bell, Hugh, 47, 17th February 1940, Merchant Navy, S.S. Cheldale, Chief Officer, TOWER HILL MEMORIAL, Panel 27.

Bell, Reginald, 18, 20th July 1941, Merchant Navy, S. S. Pandias (of Greece), Fireman, Son of John and Mary Jane Bell, of Newport, Gwent, DAKAR (BEL-AIR) CEMETERY, Spec. Memorial.

Bell, William John,38, 18th July 1944, 83 Field Regt. Royal Artillery, 766310, Serjeant, Son of John and Mary Bell; husband of Irene Mabel Bell, of Newport, Mon., TILLY-SUR-SEULLES WAR CEMETERY, IX. J. 2.

Bell, William J H, 26, 23rd October 1918, "C" Coy. 2nd Bn. Welsh Regiment, 44477, Private, Son of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Bell, of Newport; husband of Margaret Bell, of 57, Power St., Newport, Mon., HIGHLAND CEMETERY, LE CATEAU, VI. C. 13.

Beloker, William Henry, 1st Bn. South Wales Borderers, 4037, Corporal, WW1

Bennellick, W, 25th January 1915, 1st Bn. South Wales Borderers, 15381, Private, BEAVRY COMMUNAL CEMETERY, 26.

Local memorial - GKN (Rogerstone) Memorial

Bennet, Dennis Leon, 21, 21st August 1942, Royal Air Force (VR), 984734, Leading Aircraftman, Son of Leon Gayler Bennett and Ada Adelaide Bennett, of Newport, Mon., NEWPORT (ST. WOOLOS) CEMETERY, CON. A80. 103.

Bennett, A, 2nd June 1918, 9th Bn. Welsh Regiment, 46505, Private, CHARMES MILITARY CEMETERY, ESSEGNEY, I. E. 4

Bennett, Albert George, 23, 11th August 1915, "A" Coy. 4th Bn. South Wales Borderers, 12456, Private, Son of Mrs. M. A. Bennett, of 14, Gaskill St., Newport, Mon., AZMAK CEMETERY, SUVLA, I. E. 24.

Local memorial - Lysaght's (Orb) Steelworks

Bennett, Benjamin, 6th July 1917, 9th Bn. Welsh Regiment, 22790, Private, THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Pier and Face 7 A and 10 A.

Local memorial - All Saint's church, Brynglas

Bennett, Dennis Leon, 21, 21st August 1942, Royal Air Force (VR), 984734, Leading Aircraftman, Son of Leon Gayler Bennett and Ada Adelaide Bennett, of Newport, Mon., NEWPORT (ST. WOOLOS) CEMETERY, Block 80. Grave 103.

Bennett, Edgar, 2nd May 1917, 7th Bn. South Wales Borderers , attd. 67th Trench Mortar Bty. 7/15596, Private, 13, Jenkins street, Newport, Mon., KARASOULI MILITARY CEMETERY, E. 1109.

Local memorial - Lysaght's (Orb) Steelworks

Bennett, Frederick, 8th October 1918, 1st Bn. Monmouthshire Regiment , 226987, Lance Corporal, SEQUEHART BRITISH CEMETERY No.1, A. 34.

Local memorial - All Saint's church, Brynglas and St Mary's RC church

Bennett, Henry James, 28, 20th September 1917, 9th Bn. Welsh Regiment, 25946, Private, husband of Beatrice Simmonds (formerly Bennett), of 55, Dock St., Newport, Mon., DUHALLOW A.D.S. CEMETERY, IX. B. 20.

Bennett, James, 16, 20th May 1941, Merchant Navy, M.V. Darlington Court, Deck Boy, Son of George H. Bennett, and of Edith Bennett, of New Tredegar, Mon., TOWER HILL MEMORIAL, Panel 34.

Bennett, Ronald Thomas, 34, 19^th December 1943, Royal Engineers attd. Indian Engineers, 210257, Lieutenant, Son of Stephen Augustus and Rosa Jane Bennett, of Newport, Monmouthshire, CALCUTTA (BHOWANIPORE) CEMETERY, KOLKATA, Plot L. Grave 114.

Bennett, William Henry, 29, 10th September 1943, 6th (10th Bn. The Royal Welch Fusiliers) Bn., Parachute Regiment, A.A.C., 4202308, BROOKWOOD MEMORIAL, Panel 15. Column 1.

Bennett, William Thomas, 17, 2nd December 1940, Merchant Navy, S.S. Victoria City, Apprentice, Son of Thomas and Ivy Bennett, of Barry Dock, Glamorgan, TOWER HILL MEMORIAL, Panel 114.

Benson, John Samuel, 30, 27th February 1941, Merchant Navy, S.S. Empire Tiger, Third Officer, Husband of Dorothy Benson, of Newport, Mon., TOWER HILL MEMORIAL, Panel 46.

Bente, John Francis, 27, 18th December 1941, Royal Air Force, 564087, Sergeant, Francis George and Emily Bente, of Newport, Mon.., RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL, Panel 39.

Local memorial - St Julian's High School

Berrow, W S, 17th April 1919, 1st Bn. Monmouthshire Regiment, 230195, Corporal, PONTHIR BAPTIST CHAPELYARD, Left of main path close to road.

Berry, Albert, 24, 23rd September 1918, Depot, 6th Bn. formerly "D" Coy. South Wales Borderers, 16769, Private, M M, Son of Mr. and Mrs. George Berry, of 2, Tredegar St., Rhiwderin, Newport, Mon., BASSALEG (ST. BASIL) CHURCHYARD, South of church tower.

Local memorial - GKN (Rogerstone) Memorial

Berry, Albert Warren, 22, 17th April 1943, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, 50 Sqdn., 1162200, Sergeant, Son of Albert and Lilian Berry, of Newport, Monmouthshire, RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL, Panel 142.

Local Memorial - St. Thomas's Church

50 Squadron RAF

Berry, Alfred Jack, 31, 8th June 1940, Royal Navy, H.M.S. Glorious, D/KX 101078, Stoker 2nd Class, Son of Albert Henry and Cathrine Berry, of Pontnewydd, Mon., PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL, Panel 41, Column 3.

Berry, E R, 19th June 1917. 103rd Coy. Machine Gun Corps (Infantry), 37441, Private, Born Newport, Mon., ARRAS MEMORIAL, Bay 10.

Berry, George Wilfred, 21, 11th September 1917, "A" Bty. 93rd Bde. Royal Field Artillery, 28750, Serjeant, Born at Newport, Mon. His brother Cpl. W. J. also fell, ARTILLERY WOOD CEMETERY, III. A. 12.

Berry, George Wyndham, 24th April 1917, 11th Bn. South Wales Borderers ,22134, Private, MENDINGHEM MILITARY CEMETERY, II. C. 2.

Berry, Ivor Austin, 9th October 1944, Movement Control Group, Royal Engineers, 1986558, Driver, DELY IBRAHIM WAR CEMETERY, 3. A. 2.

Local memorial - General Post Office, Newport

Berry, James, 8th May 1915, 1st Bn. Monmouthshire Regiment, 229554, Rifleman, YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, Panel 50.

Berry, Samuel Elijah, 30, 21st November 1917, 2nd Bn South Wales Borderers, 19962, Corporal, M M, Husband of Martha Berry, of 30, Henson St., Newport, Mon., ROCQUIGNY-EQUANCOURT ROAD BRITISH CEMETERY, MANANCOURT, II. B. 8.

Local memorial - Lysaght's (Orb) Steelworks

Berry, W. WW1

Local memorial - GKN (Rogerstone) Memorial

Berry, W J, 26, 6th October 1916, "A" Bty. I93rd Bde. Royal Field Artillery, 28779, Corporal, His brother Serjeant G. W. also fell, CARNOY MILITARY CEMETERY, H.

Berry, Winstone Seymour, 22, 13th March 1943, Royal Air Force(VR), 7 Sqdn., 1068137, Flight Sergeant, Son of Tom and Lily Maude Berry, of Rhiwderin, Mon., RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL, Panel 135.

Local Memorial - Family grave St. Basil's church, Bassaleg.

Night Ops, March 12/13th, Friday night and early Saturday:-

ESSEN - As Harris continues with the Battle of the Ruhr, 457 aircraft, 158 Wellingtons, 156 Lancasters, 91 Halifaxes and 42 Stirlings in another successful Oboe led attack against this industrial city. The centre of the bombing was right across the Krupps factory just west of the city centre with creep back extending into the north-western outskirts. Photo interpretation assessed that Krupps received 30% more damage this night than on the successful raid of 5/6th March. Nearly 500 houses were destroyed and the number of dead has been reported as between 169 and 322, although 198 is the most probable figure. German records say that 1/3rd of the bombs dropped were outside Essen, but hit other, overlapping towns such as Bottrop (just north of Essen), where 39 people were killed. These other towns were so close to the target that there was very little division between them.

Bessell, Henry Thomas, 18th April 1940, Royal Navy, H.M. Submarine Sterlet, D/JX 136593, Leading Seaman, PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL, Panel 36, Column 3.

Beesley, Frank William George, 27, 6th July 1916, 1st/4th Bn. formerly 2nd/4th Bn. London Regiment (Royal Fusiliers), 4743, Private, Son of Mrs. Florence Beesley, of 3, Markhouse Avenue, Markhouse Rd., Walthamstow, Essex., NEWPORT (ST. WOOLOS) CEMETERY, CON. D8. 168.

Best. Arthur Frederick, 33, 2nd June 1943, 874 Mechanical Equipment Coy. Royal Engineers, 1900433, Sapper, Son of Frederick and Lucy Best, of Chiselborough, Somerset., NEWPORT (ST. WOOLOS) CEMETERY, CON. D25, 237.

Bethel, George, 20, 3^rd September 1916, 1^st/4^th Bn. Duke of Wellington’s (West Riding Regiment), 202020, Private, Son of Sarah E Bond (formery Bethel), of 2, Alma St., Newport, Mon., and the late George E Bethel, MILL ROAD CEMETERY, THIEPVAL, I. E. 11.

Bettridge, Fredrick John, 25, 17th October 1940, Merchant Navy, S.S. Uskbridge (Newport), Second Officer, Frederick Bettridge and Jessie Bettridge, Croesyceiliog, Mon., TOWER HILL MEMORIAL, Panel 113.

Local memorial - St Julian's High School

Betts, Edward, 29, 14th October 1918, 17th Bn.Australian Infantry, A.I.F., Private, Son of Alicia M. Betts, of 9, Balwin St., Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales, and the late Edward Betts, ST. SEVER CEMETERY EXTENSION, ROUEN, S. II. X. 14.

Local memorial - St. Stephen's church, Pill.

Brother of Gerald below

Betts, Gerald Godfrey, 24, 23rd October 1916, Mercantile Marine, S.S. "Clearfield", Fireman and Trimmer, TOWER HILL MEMORIAL

Local memorial - St. Stephen's church, Pill.

Brother of Edward above.

Betts, John, 32, 31st May 1916, Royal Naval (VR), H.M.S. "Indefatigable.", Wales Z/1616, Able Seaman, Son of Edward and Alice Maria Betts, of 9, Baldwin St., Newport, Mon., PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL, Panel 19. Column 2.

Local memorial - St. Stephen's church, Pill.

Bevan, Arthur Donald, 22, 24^th October 1944, 2^nd Bn. South Wales Borderers, 3915447, Private, Son of Charles Hugo and Ruth Bevan, husband of Mary Theresa Bevan, of Newport, Monmouthshire, GEEL WAR CEMETERY, III. C, 24.

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Bevan, Charles Bennett, 25, 12th April 1918, 2nd Bn. South Wales Borderers, 39659, Lance Corporal, Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Bevan, of Newport, Mon., LAPUGNOY MILITARY CEMETERY, IX. B. 2.

Bevan, Daniel John, Royal Navy, Stoker, WW1

Bevan, Eldred Islwyn, 14th December 1940, Royal Navy, French Ship Branlebas, P/SSX 19020, Able Seaman, PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL, Panel 38, Column 2.

Bevan, James Edwin, 24, 19th September 1944, 4th Bn. Welch Regiment, 3965822, Serjeant, husband of E. Winifred Bevan of Caerlson., ADEGEM CANADIAN WAR CEMETERY, II. AA. 11

Local memorial - Christchurch War Memorial

Bevan, John Daniel, 38, 31st May 1916, Royal Navy, H.M.S. "Black Prince.", K/26711, Stoker 1st Class, Son of John Bevan; husband of Lily Minnie Bevan, of 4, Eden Terrace, Hunters Rd., Handsworth, Birmingham, PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL, 17.

Bevan, Leslie Oliver, 39, 24^th October 1946, Royal Navy, H.M.S. Saumarez, D/KX98551, Stoker 1^st Class, Son of Thomas and Mary Bevan, husband of Dorothy Lydia Bevan, of Newport, Monmouthshire. CORFU BRITISH CEMETERY, Plot 8, Grave 11.

Bevan, Reginald, 13th October 1915, 7th Bn. Norfolk Regiment, 9217, Private, LOOS MEMORIAL, Panel 30 and 31.

Bevan, W D, 1918, Glamorgan Yeomanry, Trooper

Bevan, Walter Robert, 25th September 1915, 8th Bn Devonshire Regiment, 10947, Private, LOOS MEMORIAL, Panel 35 to 37

Bevan, William Gordon Francis, 30, 15^th August 1946, Welch Regiment, 3968140, Private, Son of William Frank and Lillian Bevan, husband of Mary Ann Bevan, of Newport, Monmouthshire, OYSTERMOUTH CEMETERY, Se. O. Grave 315.

Bevister, Joseph, 26, 26th September 1915, "B" Coy. 1st Bn South Wales Borderers, 15348, Lance Corporal, Son of the late John Bevister; husband of Lilian Bevister, of Mount Villa, Ashcombe Park Rd., Weston-super-Mare., LOOS MEMORIAL, Panel 52

Bezant, Edward George, 27, 15 April 1941, Royal Air Force (VR), 1263106, Leading Aircraftman (Pilot U/T), Son of Ernest Edward and Mayled Beatrice Bezant, of Newport, Mon., NEWPORT (ST. WOOLOS) CEMETERY, FC. D19. 41.

Bickerstaff, James, Mercantile Marine, WW1

Local memorial - St Michael's church

Bickerstaff, John, 15th November 1915, Mercantile Marine, Master

The 182 ton Faversham brigantine 'BROCKLESBY' official number 65657 sailed from Swansea to Guernsey on November 15th 1916 with a cargo of coal. The master is noted as 'Bickerstaff'.
The ship originally listed as overdue was posted as missing by Lloyd's in February 1917.

Local memorial - St Michael's church

Bigmore, David, 21, 13th November 1943, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, 573940, Flight Sergeant, Son of Henry and Janet Bigmore, of Bootle, Lancashire, RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL, Panel 135.

Coastal Command.

Billington, William Edward, 23, 15th December 1941, Royal Navy, H.M.S. Galatea, D/MX 62342, Cook (S), Son of William Edward and Maisie E. Billington, of Newport, Mon., PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL, Panel 55, Column 2.

Local memorial - Lysaght's (Orb) Steelworks

Binding, Ernest, 25, 16th April 1916, Royal Naval Volunteer Service, H.M.S. Bulldog, Bristol Z/339, Able Seaman, Son of William and Mary Ann Binding, husband of Lily Louisa Binding, of 4, School Row, Giants Grave, Briton Ferry, Glam., Born Newport, Monmouthshire 1890, Plymouth Naval Memorial, 19.

Binning, Herbert, 26th September 1914, 1st Bn. South Wales Borderers, 10303, Private, LA FERTE-SOUS-JOUARRE MEMORIAL

Local memorial - Christchurch War Memorial

Birch, Stanley Arthur, 19, 22nd June 1945, Royal Navy, HMS Duke of York, D/JX 371540, Ordinary Telegraphist, Mrs. S. J. Birch, of Malpas, Newport, Mon., COLOMBO (LIVERAMENTU) CEMETERY, 1. F. 6.

Local memorial - St Julians High School and Lysaght's (Orb) Steelworks

Birch, Thomas, 1915, 8 Wilson Street, Newport, Mon.

Bird, Alfred Ja,mes, 34, 27th April 1943, Royal Air Force (VR), 1296831, Leading Aircraftman, husband of Elizabeth Sarah Bird, of Newport, Mon., NEWPORT (ST. WOOLOS) CEMETERY, CON. D83. 78.

Bird, Frederick George, 17th September 1917, "C" Bty. 245th Bde., Royal Field Artillery, 796390, Gunner, OXFORD ROAD CEMETERY, V. G. 1A.

Grave of John and Sidney Bird and Gwen Comley

Bird, John, 19, 1st July 1941, Civilian War Dead, Civilian, of 12 Eveswell Street. Died at 12 Eveswell Street, Newport, Mon., NEWPORT (CHRISTCHURCH) CEMETERY, FC. C1. Extn 1. Grave 263

Bird, Sidney, 17, 1st July 1941, Civilian War Dead, Civilian, of 12 Eveswell Street. Died at 12 Eveswell Street, Newport, Mon., NEWPORT (CHRISTCHURCH) CEMETERY, FC. C1, Extn 1. Grave 263

Birden, Ivor, 26, 20th March 1944, 1/4th Bn. Essex Regiment, 4080212, Private, Son of George and Harriet Birden, CASSINO MEMORIAL, Panel 8.

Birley, Alan Fay, 27, 29^th August 1942, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, 35 Sqdn., 118723, Pilot Officer, Son of Oscar and Blanche Birley, of Willesden, Middlesex, husbabd of Kathleen Margaret Birley, of Newport, Monmouthshire. M. A. (Cantab).

Birt, Wilfred Beckett, 36, 18th April 1916, "A" Coy. 9th Bn. East Surrey Regiment, Captain, Son of Frederick Beckett Birt and Agnes Birt, of Kenley, Surrey; husband of Veronica Earle Marsh Lyne (formerly Birt), COLOGNE SOUTHERN CEMETERY, VIII. A. 3.

Local memorial - St. John the Baptist church

Bischburg, Leo, 43, 27th August 1940, Aux. Mil. Pioneer Corps., 13800336, Private, Son of Alex and Grete Bischburg; husband of Betty Bischburg, of Frankfurt am Main (Hessen), Germany, NEWPORT JEWISH CEMETERY

Bishop, Charles Edward, 25, 11th December 1916, No. 1 Railway Telegraph Detachment, Royal Engineers , 75420, Sapper, Son of Charles and Frances Bishop, of 3, Bank St., Caerleon Rd., Newport, Mon., BARLIN COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, I. E. 56.

Bistrom, Bernard Frederick, 16, 1st August 1918, Mercantile Marine, S.S. North Cambria, Mess room boy.

STAR OF AUSTRALIA on the 1st August 1918 was in collision with and sank Hugh Roberts & Son's, North Cambria some 70 miles west of Ushant, 48.57N/6.47W 1.8.18

Local memorial - All Saint's church, Brynglas

Bistrom, Frank Walter, 41, 9th April 1943, 3rd Bn. Welsh Guards, 2737543, Guardsman, Son of Bernard and Isabella Bistrom, of Newport, Mon., ENFIDAVILLE WAR CEMETERY, II. B. 5.

Obituary

Blackbarow, Ernest Bernard, 28th May 1943, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, 10 Sqdn., 1317476, Sergeant (Air Gnr.), SLEEN GENERAL CEMETERY, Plot 12. Grave 296.

Blackburn, Thomas, 29, 19th January 1943, 17 Field Regt. Royal Artillery, 819223, Lance Bombardier, Son of Percy and Ethel Blackburn; husband of Una Gladys Blackburn, of Newport, Monmouthshire, MEDJEZ-EL-BAB WAR CEMETERY, 12. B. 11

Blackley, Clifford William, 21, 17th September 1947, 4th/7th Royal Dragoon Guards, Royal Armoured Corps, 14827637, Serjeant, Son of William and Mabel Alice Blackley; husband of Jacqueline Mary Blackley, of Harringay, Middlesex, RAMLEH WAR CEMETERY, 11. A. 5.

Blackman, Casper Alphonso, 49, 18th April 1945, Merchant Navy, S. S. Filleigh, Donkeyman, TOWER HILL MEMORIAL, Panel 49.

Blackmore, George, 22nd June 1918, 2nd Bn.Welsh Regiment, 46444, Private, TERLINCTHUN BRITISH CEMETERY, WIMILLE, I. B. 9.

Blackmore, James Arthur, 33, 25th January 1915, 1st Bn. Scots Guards, 9541, Private, Son of William and Rosa Blackmore, of Milton Cottage, Llanwern, Newport, Mon., LE TOURET MEMORIAL, Panel 3 and 4.

Local memorial - Christchurch War Memorial

Blackmore, William, 35, 8th May 1915, "B" Coy. 1st Bn. Monmouthshire Regiment, 2113, Rifleman, Son of W. and Rosa Blackmore, of Milton Cottage, Llanwen, Newport, Mon., YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, Panel 50.

Local memorial - Plaque, St Mary's church, Malpas, Christchurch War Memorial and WW1 memorial Malpas Community Centre

Blackmore, William Chris, 27th October 1917, 14th Bn. Gloucestershire Regiment, 37639, Private, DOZINGHEM MILITARY CEMETERY, XII. C. 7.

Motto in Welsh meaning, "Hovering in the Heavens"

Blackmore, William Henry, 2nd September 1940, Royal Air Force, 210 Sqdn., 572892, Aircraftman 1st Class, RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL, Panel 24.

Local memorial - St Marks church

Blackshaw, Robert Thomas, 24, 14th January 1942, Merchant Navy, S.S. Caledonian Monarch, Husband of Doris Blackshaw, of Newport, Mon., TOWER HILL MEMORIAL, Panel 22.

Blackwell, W, 2nd November 1918, 46th Div. Signal Coy. Royal Engineers, 451971, Sapper, ST. SEVER CEMETERY EXTENSION, ROUEN, S. III. N. 22.

Local memorial - GKN (Rogerstone) Memorial.

Blait, Jack, 43, 17th February 1940, Merchant Navy, S.S. Cheldale, TOWER HILL MEMORIAL, Panel 27.

Blake, Francis Henry, 21, 5th March 1943, 9 Coast Regt. Royal Artillery, 1818199, Gunner,Son of Francis William and Annie Blake, of Newport, Monmouthshire, SINGAPORE MEMORIAL, Column 13.

Blake, Joseph Edward, Yorkshire Regt., 2nd Lt., WW1

Blake, William John, 27, 8^th December 1917, 2^nd/16^th Bn. London Regiment (Queen’s Westminster Rifles), 555498, Rifleman, Son of John Down Blake and Mary Elizabeth Blake, of Newport, Mon., husband of Hilda Mary Blake, of “Inglemere”19, Purley Oaks Rd, Sanderstead, Surrey, JERUSALEM WAR CEMETERY, U. 107

Blanchard, Stanley, 30, 6th March 1945, 2nd Bn. Monmouthshire Regiment, 4075931, Lance Corporal, REICHSWALD FOREST WAR CEMETERY, 53. D. 12.

Blewitt, Frank, 22nd July 1916, 2nd Bn. Monmouthshire Regiment, 1905, Private, THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Pier and Face 16 B.

Blomley, Lionel Douglas, 23, 23rd July 1943, Royal Air Force (VR), 454 (R.A.A.F.) Sqdn., 141732, Pilot Officer, Vivian Evelyn and Lucy Daisy Blomley, of Newport, Mon., .ALAMEIN MEMORIAL, Column 269.

Local memorial - St Julian's High School and Newport Rugby Club

Blower, John Kenneth, 32, 22nd November 1940, Merchant Navy, S.S. Bradfyne, Able Seaman, husband of Edna Beryl Blower, of Hirwaun, Glamorgan, TOWER HILL MEMORIAL, Panel 18.

Blunt, Frances Alexander, 27th August 1915, 6th Bn. South Wales Borderers, 14494, Corporal, Son of Mr. M. E. Blunt, of 46, Tunnel Terrace, Newport, Mon., ALDERSHOT MILITARY CEMETERY, AD. 354.

Blunt, William Henry Thomas, 24th May 1941, Royal Navy, H.M.S. Hood, D/MX 48111, Leading Cook (S), Son of William H. J. and Gertrude Blunt, of Caerleon, Mon., PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL, Panel 55, Column 2.

Blythe, Ernest Albert, 17, 1st October 1917, Mercantile Marine, S.S. "Mersario", Ordinary Seaman, Son of Sidney Arthur and Rose Blythe, of 54, Archibald St., Newport, Mon., TOWER HILL MEMORIAL

Boag-Jones, Dennis Payton, 20, 27th March 1943, Royal Navy, H.M.S. Dasher, FAA/FX. 82212, Air Mechanic 1st Class, Son of John Henry and Gwladys Helen Boag-Jones, of Langstone, Mon., LEE-ON-SOLENT MEMORIAL, Bay 4, Panel 5.

Boddington, Fred, 21, 19th December 1941, Royal Navy, H.M.S. Neptune, D/JX 149811, Able Seaman, Son of Fred and Emily L. Boddington, of Abersychan, Mon., PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL, Panel 46, Column 2

Bollen, Ivor John, 21, 28th February 1941, Merchant Navy, S.S. Holmelea, Radio Officer, Son of Francis George and Gertrude Mary Bollen, of St. Briavels, Gloucestershire, TOWER HILL MEMORIAL, Panel 57.

Bolton, Alfred James, 27, 10th October 1915, 10th Bn. York and Lancaster Regiment, 19729, Private, Son of Robert and Jane Bolton, of 26, Goldcroft Common, Caerleon, Newport, Mon., VALENCIENNES (ST. ROCH) COMMUNAL CEMETERY, IV. B. 20.

Bond, Augustus Charles, 32, 28th December 1942, Merchant Navy, S.S. Melmore Head, Able Seaman, Husband of Muriel Susannah Bond, of Newport, Mon., TOWER HILL MEMORIAL, Panel 69.

Bonsey, Richard John, 40, 8th June 1940, Royal Navy, H.M.S. Acasta, Able Seaman, P/SS 9731, Son of Eliza Bonsey; husband of Rose Bonsey, of Newport, Mon., PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL, Panel 38, Column 2.

Booth, Albert John, 22, 9th April 1942, Royal Navy, H.M.S. Hollyhock, C/KX 94335, Stoker 1st Class, Son of Albert Edward and Gladys May Booth, of Risca, Mon., CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL, 61, 3.

Boots, William John, 30th June 1945, Royal Air Force (VR), 182 Sqdn., 170473, Flying Officer (Pilot), KIEL WAR CEMETERY, 6. D. 2

Local memorial - St Marks church

Bore, Kleber Jules Eugene, 30, 30th October 1942, Merchant Navy, S.S. President Doumer, Second Officer, TOWER HILL MEMORIAL, Panel 84.

Boswell, Alan Gorden, 25th March 1944, 2nd Bn. 5th Royal Gurkha Rifles (Frontier Force, EC/5692, Captain, IMPHAL WAR CEMETERY, 4. F. 1.

Local Memorial – Family grave St. Woolos cemetery, Photo - © Mark Hewinson

Boswell, Richard, 40, 3rd January 1916, 2nd Bn. Welsh Regiment, 36328, Private, Husband of Charlotte Boswell, of 7, Lilleshall St., Newport, Mon., LOOS MEMORIAL, Panel 77 and 78

Local memorial - Lysaght's (Orb) Steelworks

Botha, Henry, 36, 28th December 1942, Merchant Navy, S.S. Melmore Head, Carpenter, TOWER HILL MEMORIAL, Panel 69.

Bott, George William Reginald, 12th December 1942, Royal Navy, H.M.S. Hecla, D/JX 208575, Able Seaman, PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL, Panel 64, Column 2.

Bottomley, Frederick, 30, 2nd September 1918, 5th Bn. King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. Second Lieutenant, GOMIECOURT SOUTH CEMETERY, IV. D. 6.

Bowden, Albert Henry, 25, 10th September 1916, 1st Bn. Welsh Guards, 796, Lance Corporal, Son of William H. and Ellen J. Bowden, of 38, Albany Rd., Montpelier, Bristol. Born at Newport. Mon., OVILLERS MILITARY CEMETERY, XIII. L. 5.

Bowden, Donald William, 30, 8th June 1940, Royal Navy, H.M.S. Glorious, D/KX 81337, Petty Officer Stoker, husband of Gladys Bowden, of Cross Keys, Mon., PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL, Panel 40, Column 2.

Bowden, Edward, 20, 13th October 1915, 1st/1st Bn. Monmouthshire Regiment, 1341, Rifleman, Son of Thomas and Rachel Bowden, of 3, Castle St., Caerleon, Mon., LOOS MEMORIAL, Panel 129 and 130.

Bowden, Horace A V, March 1920, R.F.A., Lt.

Bowden, Henry Charles, 21st April 1917, 2nd Bn. Rifle Brigade, S/28286, Rifleman, GOUZEAUCOURT NEW BRITISH CEMETERY, VIII. G. 13.

Bowden, Howard, 2nd Mons, 265583, Coy.Sgt. Maj., WW1.

Bowden, Matthew Joseph, 49, 29th October 2006, Royal Air Force, Q2690660, AC, Born at Retford, St Woolos Cemetery, Con D. Block 25. 193

Bowden, Thomas Walter, 27, 19th July 1944, 3rd Bn. Monmouthshire Regiment, 4081362, Private, husband of Josephine Bowden, of Newport, RANVILLE WAR CEMETERY, IX. F. 33.

Bowen, A E, 24^th July 1916, South Wales Borderers, 3170, Lance Corporal, Newport (CHRISTCHURCH) Cemetery, 2020.

Bowen, Albert Ernest, 24, 22nd May 1944, 2nd Bn. The London Irish Rifles, Royal Ulster Rifles, 3910646, Rifleman, Son of Ernest and Hannah Bowen, of Newport, Monmouthshire, CASSINO WAR CEMETERY, XI. K. 4.

Bowen, D, 17th May 1916, Welsh Regiment, 16521, Lance Corporal, NEWPORT (ST. WOOLOS) CEMETERY, RC. D23. 136.

Bowen, Herbert Leslie, 28, 16/17th November 1943, 2nd Bn. Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment, 6096127, Private, Son of John Bowen and of Florence Gertrude Bowen, of Newport, Monmouthshire, ATHENS MEMORIAL, Face 6.

Bowen, Howard Thomas, 31, 3rd September1917, 2nd Bn. Monmouthshire Regiment, attd. 2nd/2nd Bn. King's African Rifles, 265585, Company Quartermaster Serjeant, Son of S. M. and Mary Bowen, of 121, Commercial St., Newport, Mon., DAR ES SALAAM WAR CEMETERY, 1. F. 9.

Bowen, William George Courtney, 22, 8^th May 1915, 1^st Bn. Monmouthshire Regiment, 2198, Lance Corporal, Son of John and Emma Elizabeth Bowen, of The Cottage, Rhiwderin, Newport, Mon., YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, Panel 50.

Bowman, A. WW1

Local memorial - GKN (Rogerstone) Memorial

Box, William Henry, 31, 9th April 1918, 68th Coy., Labour Corps., 40254, Private, Son of Walter and Emily Box, HAVERSKERQUE BRITISH CEMETERY, A. 3.

Boyd, James Samuel, 43, 2nd December 1941, Merchant Navy, S.S. Grelhead. Fireman and Trimmer, Husband of Elizabeth Boyd, of Newport, Mon., TOWER HILL MEMORIAL, Panel 53.

At 01.19 hours on 2 Dec, 1941, the unescorted Grelhead (Master Charles John Pirie) was torpedoed and sunk by U-562 two miles north of Punta Negri, Morocco. The master, 34 crew members and six gunners were lost. Two crew members were rescued and landed at Tangiers.

Boyle, Arthur, 17th July 1918, Royal Engineers, Inland Water Transport , WR/342896, Sapper, NEWPORT (ST. WOOLOS) CEMETERY, COND. D25. 174.

Brace, William Percy, 25th October 1918, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, Sub-Lieutenant (Paymaster), NEWPORT (ST. WOOLOS) CEMETERY, FC. D74. 128.

Local memorial - Llanthewy Road Baptist Church

Bracher, George, 21, 12th November 1914, 2nd Bn. Coldstreams, 9139, Private, Son of Matthias and Louisa Bracher, of Gerrard's Farm, Fovant, Wilts., SANCTUARY WOOD CEMETERY, IV. J. 8.

Bradford, Charles Edmund, 28, 31st May 1916, Royal Marine Artillery, H.M.S. "Lion.", 12849, Gunner, Son of Edmund and Harriett Ann Bradford, of 60, Dewstow St., Corporation Rd., Newport, Mon., PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

Bradley, William John, 31, 25th April 1915, 9th Bn. Australian Infantry, A.I.F, 327, Private, Son of William and Alice Bradley, of 334, Janette Avenue, Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Native of Ludlow, England, LONE PINE MEMORIAL, 31.

Bradshaw, Frederick, 18, 19^th March 1916, “A” Coy. 1^st/7^th Bn. The King’s (Liverpool Regiment), 1927, Private, Son of Albert Charles and Annie Bradshaw, of Newport, Mon., LE FERMONT MILITARY CEMETERY, RIBIERE, I. 8. 3.

Brady, John Francis, 32, 5th March 1943, Merchant Navy, S.S. Empire Tower, Fireman and Trimmer, Son of Edward and Rhoda Brady, TOWER HILL MEMORIAL, Panel 46

Bragg, George Henry, WW1, 23rd April 1917, 2nd Bn South Wales Borderers, 13914, Serjeant, ARRAS MEMORIAL, Bay 6.

Braithwaite, Gustav Thomas, 45, 18^th May 1921, Royal Army Pay Corps., Lance Serjeant, Son of Robert and Pattie Braithwaite, Husband of Ella Braithwaite, of 12 Chapel Street, Mumbles, Swansea. Born Leytonstone, London. NEWPORT (CHRISTCHURCH) CEMETERY, 1583.

Bransfield, Percy Reginald, 17, 8th August 1915, "C" Coy. 3rd Bn. South Wales Borderers, 19598, Private, Son of John and Ellen Bransfield, of 5, Mansel St., Newport, Mon., NEWPORT (ST. WOOLOS) CEMETERY, FC. D17. 50.
Local Memorial – Family grave St. Woolos cemetery, Photo - © Mark Hewinson

Bray, John Charles, 22, 21st May 1916, 1st/8th Bn. London Regiment (Post Office Rifles), 4194, Rifleman, Son of Henry and Hannah Bray, of 76, Maple Avenue, Newport, Mon. A clerk assistant, G.P.O. Enlisted,1915, ARRAS MEMORIAL, Bay 10.

Bray, Douglas Robson, 25, 23rd October 1943, Royal Navy, H.M.S. Charybdis, D/MX 57738, Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class, Son of Albert Victor and Elizabeth Helen Bray, of Newport, Monmouthshire, DINARD ENGLISH CEMETERY, Row C. Grave 17.

Local memorial - St Michael's church and family grave St. Woolos Cemetery (Photos © Perry Williams)

Bray, Thomas, 50, 5^th June 1920, Royal Defence Corp., Son of Charles and Mary Bray, of “Kebelland”, Camborne; Husband of Elizabeth Jane Bray, of 16 Adelaide Street, Camborne, Cornwall, NEWPORT (CHRISTCHURCH) CEMETERY, 1516.

Brazell, Thomas H, 7th September 1917, 29th Div. Ammunition Col., Royal Field Artillery, 745261, Gunner, CANADA FARM CEMETERY, II. D. 9.

Breadner, Jack Arnold, 29, 27th July 1944, Royal Air Force, 536800, Sergeant, B E M, Son of John Henry and Elizabeth Breadner; husband of Mavis Elaine Breadner, RANVILLE WAR CEMETERY, VIII. E. 3.

Breddy, Charles Henry, 29, 10th November 1914, 1st Bn South Wales Borderers, 8761, Private, Son of Charles Henry and Emily Breddy; husband of Rose Elizabeth Webb (formerly Breddy), of 28, King's Parade, Newport, Mon., YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, Panel 22.

Breen, Ernest Charles, 39, 2nd April 1942, Royal Navy, H.M. Submarine Pandora, D/J 89821, Chief Petty Officer, husband of Lavinia May Breen, of Newport, Mon., PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL, Panel 63, Column 2.

Breeze, James, 28, 4^th September 1916, 1^st (Royal) Dragoons, 3426, Private, Son of Arthur and Mary Ann Breeze, of Newport, Mon., WARLOY-BAILLON COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, II. A. 31.

Brend, Aubrey Raymond, 25, 25th June 1944, "D" Bty. 3 Regt. Royal Horse Artillery, 886504, Gunner, Son of Beatrice Emily Brend, of Newport, Mon., BAYEUX WAR CEMETERY, II. F. 26.

Brennan, William Peter, 52, 19th October 1940, Merchant Navy, S.S. Ruperra (Cardiff), Fireman and Trimmer, Son of Daniel and Ellen Brennan, TOWER HILL MEMORIAL, Panel 89.

Brett, Patrick, 30, 25th January 1916, 2nd Bn. Royal Irish Regiment, 4877, Private, NEWPORT (ST. WOOLOS) CEMETERY, RCD. 24. 144.

Brewer, Charles Edward William, 22, 2nd August 1918, Royal Navy, H.M.S. "Ariel.", Lieutenant, Son of the late Dr. Reginald E. W. and of Mrs. A. S. Brewer, of 7, Victoria Place, Newport, Mon., PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL, 28.

Local memorial - Family grave St Woolos cemetery. Photo © Mark Hewinson.

Brewer, Annie Elizabeth, 47, 1874, Sister, who after service in France as a nurse with the French Red Cross during the First World War, and under enemy fire from August 1914, returned to her home town of Newport, Monmouthshire early in January 1921 to nurse her ill mother, and with her health undermined through her war service, died at Newport on 30 January 1921.
NEWPORT (St. WOOLS CEMETERY) CEMETERY. FCD. 16. 201.

Brewer, Edmund, 12th January 1918, Glamorgan Yeomanry attd. 12th Bn. South Wales Borderers, Second Lieutenant ACHIET-LE-GRAND COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, II. C. 8.

Local memorial - St Marks church and entry from Newport Intermediate School for Boys Directory

Brewer, John Edward Darrell, 20, 21st May 1942, Royal Air Force, 215 Sqdn., 113271, Pilot Officer, Son of Captain J. J. Brewer, R.N., and of Anita C. Brewer, SINGAPORE MEMORIAL, Column 413.

Brewer, Robert Melville Scott, 24, 22nd May 1941, Royal Navy, H.M.S. Jackdaw, Lieutenant (A) (Pilot)), husband of Gladys Brewer, LEE-ON-SOLENT MEMORIAL, Bay 1, Panel 7.

Brewis, John F, 12th April 1918, "C" Bty. 256th Bde. Royal Field Artillery, 740675, Gunner, Son of Joseph and Mary Jane Brewis, of 23, Ailesbury St., Newport, Mon., VIEILLE-CHAPELLE NEW MILITARY CEMETERY, LACOUTURE, VII. E. 3.
Brother of William below.

Local memorial - All Saint's church, Brynglas

Brewis, Joseph Napier Story, 21, 6th March 1915, 1st Bn. South Wales Borderers, 11305, Private, Son of Joseph and Mary Jane Brewis, of 23, Ailesbury St., Newport, Mon., LE TOURET MEMORIAL, Panel 14 and 15.

Local memorial - All Saint's church, Brynglas

Brewis, William T, 23, 10th May 1915, 1st Bn. South Wales Borderers, 13770, Private, Son of Joseph and Mary J. Brewis, of 23, Ailesbury St., Newport, Mon., BETHUNE TOWN CEMETERY, IV. B. 87.
Brother of John above.

Local memorial - All Saint's church, Brynglas

Brewster, E, Oct 1940 - Mar 1941, Merchant Navy, 120 Maesglas Road, Newport, Monmouthshire.

Brewster, L S, 26th September 1918, 1st Bn. South Wales Borderers, 16585, Private, M M, CHAPELLE BRITISH CEMETERY, HOLNON, III. D. 2.

Local memorial - Lysaght's (Orb) Steelworks

Brice, John Henry, 39, 8th August 1942, Merchant Navy, S.S. Empire Moonbeam, Fireman and Trimmer, Son of John and Ellen Phoebe Brice., TOWER HILL MEMORIAL, Panel 44.

Three crew died, 52 survivors were rescued.

Brickley, John, 41, 23rd December 1914, 1st Bn. South Wales Borderers, 14236, Private, Son of William and Margret Brickley. Native of Ireland, BETHUNE TOWN CEMETERY, III. A. 70.

Local memorial - St Mary's and St Michael's RC churches

Bridgeman, Leslie Edward, 31, 7th January 1942, 2 Regt. Royal Horse Artillery, 794365, Bombardier, husband of Edith Maud Bridgeman, of Newport, Mon., NEWPORT (ST. WOOLOS) CEMETERY, CON. D82. 162.

Bridges, Edward, 23rd February 1917, 19th Bn. Middlesex Regiment, G/41748, Private, LIJSSENTHOEK MILITARY CEMETERY, XI. A. 40.

Local Memorial - Summerhill Baptist Church

Bright, Charles Henry, 31^st May1916, Royal Navy. H.M.S. "Queen Mary, J/24640, Telegraphist, Plymouth Naval Memorial 14.

Brimble, Robert Edwin, 15, 21st October 1941, Merchant Navy, S.S. Treverbyn, Son of William and Alice Brimble, of Newport, Mon., TOWER HILL MEMORIAL, Panel 111.

Bristow, Gerald Charles, 26, 16th April 1972, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, 24040659, Corporal, Killed on Active service in Northern Ireland, Born Rhiwderin, Newport, Gwent, St MICHAEL'S, HONITON, DEVON, T. T2594

Shot dead by sniper while on foot patrol in Bishops Street. Londonderry.

Local memorial - Rogerstone Public Library

Brittle, Kenneth Henry, 21, 23^rd January 1944, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, 1318094, Serjeant, Nav/Bomber, Son of Son of Frederick William and Dorothy Brittle, of Newport, Monmouthshire, husband of Betty Eustace Brittle, of Newport, BELGRADE WAR CEMETERY, Coll. Grave 7. E. 8-10.

No. 104 Squadron, He and three others lie in a collective grave in Belgrade. Aircraft was Wellington LN333. Target was the aircraft factory at Maribor, Slovenia. No. 150 Sqn lost Wellington LN515 on the same operation.

Britton, Leonard, 20, 18th November 1942, H.M. L.C.P. 16., Royal Navy, D/SSX 33803, Able Seaman, Son of William Henry and Sarah Ann Britton, of Abersychan, Monmouthshire. His sister Kathleen Phoebe also died on service, PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL, Panel 64, Column 2.

Britton, Kathleen Phoebe, 30, 21st November 1943, Auxiliary Territorial Service, W/75446, Private, Daughter of William Henry and Sarah Ann Britton, of Garndiffaith. Her brother Leonard, also died on service, GARNDIFFAITH (ST. JOHN'S) BURIAL GROUND, Block D. Row 4.

Broad, Frank, Merchant Navy, WW2

Broad, Frederick, 39, 10th January 1915, 2nd Bn. Welsh Regiment, 11502, Private, Husband of Eleanor Broad, of 6, South Market St., Newport, Mon., NEWPORT (ST. WOOLOS) CEMETERY, RC. D21. 334.

Local memorial - St Mary's RC church

Broderick, Stephen, 17, 30th November 1917, 25th (Montgomery and Welsh Horse Yeomanry) Bn., Royal Welsh Fusliers, 355947, Private, Son of John and Amelia Broderick, JERUSALEM WAR CEMETERY, E.187.

Brodie, Alec, 1940, French forces.

Local memorial - Newport Synagogue

Brodie, John Duncan, 31, 15th May 1945, 2nd Bn West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own), 14281214, Private, RANGOON WAR CEMETERY, Coll. grave 3. E. 1-20.

Local memorial - Newport Synagogue

Brooks, Albert, 27, 9th February 1919, 494th M.T. Coy. Royal Army Service Corps, M2/149026, Private, Son of Robert and Sarah Ann Brooks, of Newport, Mon., NEWPORT (ST. WOOLOS) CEMETERY, FC. D16. 71.

Brooks, Edward, 44, 20^th October 1917, Mercantile Marine, S.S. “Algarve” (London), First Mate, Son of the late William Glass Brooks and Elizabeth Brooks, husband of Annie Christina Brooks (nee Johnson), of 31, Danycraig Rd., Swansea, born at Newport, Mon., TOWER HILL MEMORIAL.

Brooks, William Albert, 21, 19th September 1942, Royal Air Force (VR), 1317336, Leading Aircraftman, Son of William Robert and Laura Emma Brooks. of Newport, Mon., NEWPORT (ST. WOOLOS) CEMETERY, CON. D82. 230.

Broome, Alfred, 29, 13th March 1944, 29, 13th March 1944, 313 Bty., 90 Lt. A.A. Regt. Royal Artillery, 3912060, Gunner, Son of Thomas and Elizabeth Broome, of Newport, Monmouthshire; husband of Ramonita Caroline Broome, of Newport. SALERNO WAR CEMETERY, V. B. 1

Local memorial - Maindee Conservative Club

Broome, Alfred James Thomas, 30, 14th September 1944, 1st Bn. Welch Regiment, 3913042, Lance Corporal, husband of Gertrude Lilian Broome, of Liswerry, Mon., CORIANO RIDGE WAR CEMETERY, XVII, M, 3

Brothwood, Edward, 34, 25th March 1918, 6th Bn. South Wales Borderers, 17201, Private, Son of Paul Brothwood and the late Jane Brothwood, ARRAS MEMORIAL, Bay 6.

Local memorial - Lysaght's (Orb) Steelworks

The following poem is attached to an original photo of Edward but the original photo has deteriorated very badly.

Just to have seen him and clasped his hand

Before he was called to a better land

His battles are o'er and God thought best

To take him to a beautiful home of rest.

A lonely grave in France

Where a brave hero sleeps

There's a cottage home in England

Where a mother sits and weeps

14 Moore Street

off Willenhall Road

Wolverhamton

Broughton, W, 19, 20^th July 1918, 8^th Bn. West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales Own), 60639, Rifleman, Son of Staff Capt. Broughton and Mrs. Jane Broughton, of 9, Walmer Rd., Chepstow Rd., Newport, Mon., MARFAUX BRITISH CEMETERY, V. B. 10/13.

Brown, Amy, 24, 12th February 1944, Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service, 274633, Nursing Sister, Daughter of John and Sarah Jane Brown. S.R.N., BROOKWOOD MEMORIAL, Panel 22. Column 2

Local memorial - On relatives grave St John's churchyard, Rogerstone

School photo, Amy, far left, top row. Tallest girl.

Sailing on 6 February 1944 from Kilindini Harbour at Mombasa, Kenya to Colombo, Ceylon in Convoy KR-8, the SS Khedive Ismail was attacked by a B1 type Japanese submarine. The Khedive Ismail was hit by two torpedoes. 1,297 perished. 77 women lost their lives and this incident was the worst loss of female service personell.

Brown, Arthur, 30, 12th November 1914, 1st Bn South Wales Borderers, 9454, Private, Son of George James Brown, of 13, St. Woolos Place, Newport, Mon., YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, Panel 22.

Local memorial - St. John the Baptist church

Brown, Charles James, 22, 2nd December 1918, formerly 10th Bn. South Wales Borderers, 23085, Lance Corporal, Son of Charles James and Sarah Brown, of 28, Somerton Rd., Newport, Mon., NEWPORT (CHRISTCHURCH) CEMETERY, B3. Border. 14.

Brown, Douglas Thomas, 22, 10^th June 1944, West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales Own) attd. 2^nd Bn. Lincolnshire Regiment, Son of Hiram and Carrie Brown, husband of Thelma Doreen Brown, of Newport, Monmouthshire, LA DELIVRANDE WAR CEMETERY, DOUVRES, IX. F. 8.

Brown, Edwin George, 21, 8th October 1918, 1st Bn. Monmouthshire Regiment, 226378, Rifleman, Son of Mr. G. T. Brown, of 266, Caerleon Rd., Newport, Mon., SEQUEHART BRITISH CEMETERY No.1, A. 18.

Local memorial - St. Julian's Methodist church

Brown, E M, Royal Garrison Artillery., 36715, Gunner, WW1

Brown, George Russell, 22, 11th February 1918, 18th Bn. Northumberland Fusiliers, Lieutenant, Son of George Lang Brown, of 37, Victoria Avenue, Whitley Bay, Northumberland. Born at Barrow-in-Furness, ST. MARTIN CALVAIRE BRITISH CEMETERY, ST. MARTIN-SUR-COJEUL, I. F. 1.

Local memorial - St Marks church

Entry from Newport Intermediate School for Boys Directory

Brown, Horace Stanley, 30, 15th April 1942, Royal Air Force (VR), 49 Sqdn., 1167452, Sergeant (W.Op./Air Gnr.), husband of Elsie Anne Brown, of Reading, Berkshire. REICHSWALD FOREST WAR CEMETERY, 9. A. 8.

Local memorial - St Julian's High School

Brown, James John, 9th May 1915, 2nd Bn. South Wales Borderers, 9609, Lance Corporal, HELLES MEMORIAL, Panel 80 to 84 or 219 and 220.

Local memorial - All Saint's church, Brynglas and WW1 memorial Malpas Community Centre

Brown, John Charles Marsh, 10th July 1943, Royal Engineers, Major, M B E, CASSINO MEMORIAL, Panel 3.

Brown, Percy Charles, 23, 25th June 1943, 240 Bty., 77 H.A.A. Regt. Royal Artillery, 1582263, Gunner, Son of Walter Charles and Amelia Brown, of Royal Oak, Newport, Mon., KANCHANABURI WAR CEMETERY, 8. D. 72.

Brown, Reginald John, 20, 17th April 1944, Royal Air Force (VR), 1650995, Sergeant (W. Op.), Son of George and Gertrude May Brown, of Newport, Mon., NEWPORT (ST. WOOLOS) CEMETERY, FC. D20. 215.

Brown, Richard William, 30, 4th September 1918, 17th Bn. Royal Welsh Fusiliers, 49106, Serjeant, Son of Ann Brown, of 3, Edwen St., Newport, Mon., SAILLY-SAILLISEL BRITISH CEMETERY, VII. C. 7.

Brown, Robert William, 28, 8th May 1915, 1st Bn. Monmouthshire Regiment, 159, Corporal, Husband of Melinda Brown, of 22, Robert St., Newport, Mon., YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, Panel 50.

Local memorial - Old Temple Street Boys (St Stephen's church)

Brown, Sidney, 36, 15th November 1918, 190th Depot, Royal Army Ordnance Corps, 030208, Private. husband of Martha A. Brown, of Langstone Villa, near Newport, Mon., JANVAL CEMETERY, DIEPPE, I. V. 1

Memorial

Brown, William George, 19th December 1945, 2nd Bn. Devonshire Regiment, 3913897, Private, Son of Leath Brown; husband of Vera Brown, of Newport, Mon., NEWPORT (ST. WOOLOS) CEMETERY, CON. A86. 33.

Brownett, Henry John Edward, 26, 15th March 1945, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, 550 Sqdn., 1581820, Sergeant (Nav.), HANOVER WAR CEMETERY, 5. E. 16.

Browning, L E, 30, Depot, Worcester Regiment, 29687, Private, Son of Joseph and Elenor Browning. Born at Longhope, Glos. NEWPORT (CHRISTCHURCH) CEMETERY, 1762.

Brundrett, George Frederick, 26, 24th August 1918, attd. 7th Bn. Cheshire Regiment., Second Lieutenant, Son of George Grantham Brundrett and Elizabeth Ann Brundrett, of 16, Leicester Rd., Newport, Mon., ST. SEVER CEMETERY, ROUEN, Officers, B. 10. 15.

Brundrett, Walter, 26, 10th April 1917, 10th Bn.. Canadian Infantry (Alberta Regiment), 160019, Private, Son of George Grantham Brundrett and Elizabeth Ann Brundrett, of Stockport, England, BARLIN COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, I. H. 36.

Brustad, Hans Kristian Erling, 49, 19th October 1940, Merchant Navy, S.S. Ruperra (Cardiff), Carpenter, Son of Jacob and Walborg Brustad, of Oslo, Norway; husband of Olive Gwendoline Brustad, of Newport, Mon., TOWER HILL MEMORIAL, Panel 89.

Local Memorial - St. Thomas's Church

Brute, William Benjamin, 32, 17th October 1918, 3rd Bn. South Wales Borderers, 15613, Private, Son of M. A. Brute, of 35, Albany St., Crindau, Newport, and the late Peter Brute, NEWPORT (ST. WOOLOS) CEMETERY, CON, D11. 320.

Local memorial - All Saint's church, Brynglas

Bryant, Edward, 32, 8^th April 1916, 2^nd London Regiment (Royal Fusiliers), 3919, Private, Son Of Albert and Harriet Bryant, husband of Sarah Cross (formerly Bryant), of 4 Crindau Rd., Newport, Mon., ALDEBURGH (SS PETER AND PAUL) CHURCHYARD.

Bryant, H, WW2

Bryant, Lyn David, 26th May 1943, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, 35 Sqdn., 1312458, Sergeant (Air Gnr.), REICHSWALD FOREST WAR CEMETERY, 5. F. 14.

Local memorial - grave Christchurch cemetery, Newport Rugby Club and St Marks church

Bryant, Ronald, 17th December 1942

Local Memorial - St. Thomas's Church

Bryant, Trevor Llewellyn, 20, 23rd June 1944, 1st Bn.South Staffordshire Regiment, 14594290, Private, TAUKKYAN WAR CEMETERY, 14. A. 2.

Local Memorial - St. Thomas's Church

Buck, Thomas, 29, 11th October 1915, 7th Bn. South Wales Borderers, 18357, Private, husband of Kathleen Ethel Buck, of 5, Trinity Place, Pill, Newport, Mon., HEATH CEMETERY, HARBONNIERES, III. F. 6.

Local memorial - Old Temple Street Boys (St Stephen's church) and St. Stephen's church, Pill.

Buckler, William, 25th May 1915, 1st Bn. Welsh Regiment, 36351, Private, YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, Panel 37.

Budden, George William, 26, 21st October 1918, Inland Waterways and Docks, Royal Engineers, WR/506902, Pioneer, Son of George William and Alice Maud Budden, of 1, Mountjoy Rd., Newport, Mon., NEWPORT (ST. WOOLOS) CEMETERY, CON. D24. 16.

Bullock, Walter Albert, 30, 16^th February 1942, Royal Air Force, 512515, Serjeant, Son of George Albert and Edith Martha Bullock, of Newport, Monmouthshire, SINGAPORE MEMORIAL, Column 414.

Bumstead, Arthur Leopold,. 23, 28th March 1918, 2nd Bn. Machine Gun Corps (Infantry), 10256, Private, Son of C.B. and E.H. Bumstead, of Hillside, Llantarnam, Newport, Mon., ACHEUX BRITISH CEMETERY, Plot 1. Row B. Grave 23.

Bunn, Hammond Tregay, 32, 15th April 1917, 24th (Denbighshire Yeomanry) Bn. Royal Welsh Fusiliers, 63792, Private, Husband of Florence Maud Bunn, of 35, Brynderwen Rd., Newport, Mon., MIKRA MEMORIAL,

Also listed here as Hammond Tregay Wyett

Burgess, Stanley Arthur, 26, 9th October 1916, 4343). 1st/5th Bn. London Regiment (London Rifle Brigade), 302580, Rifleman, Son of Lydia Martha Burgess, of 6, The Printers' Almshouses, Wood Green, London, and the late Thomas Burgess, THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Pier and Face 9 D.

Local memorial - All Saint's church, Brynglas

Burke, Augustine Joseph, 17, 12th October 1916, "C" Coy. 1st Bn Monmouthshire Regiment, 3123, Rifleman, Son of Mrs. K. A. Jones (formerly Burke), of 20, Rose St., Queen's Hill, Newport, Mon., and the late Robert Burke, FONCQUEVILLERS MILITARY CEMETERY, I. K. 14.

Local memorial - St Mary's RC church

Burke, Cornelius, 20, 16th September 1918, 1st Bn. Welsh Guards, 2984, Private, Son of Cornelius and Mary Ann Burke, of 17, Albion St., Newport, Mon., SUNKEN ROAD CEMETERY, BOISLEUX-ST. MARC, I. F. 9.

Local memorial - St Mary's and St Michael's RC churches

Burke, Frank, 36, 18th October 1918, 10th Bn. South Wales Borderers, 26318, Corporal, Son of John and Catherine Burke, of Newport, Mon., CROSS ROADS CEMETERY, FONTAINE-AU-BOIS, II. F. 9.

Local memorial - St Michael's church

Burke, Francis Christopher, 23, 21st October 1941, Merchant Navy, S.S. Treverbyn (St. Ives), Ordinary Seaman, Frank and Gwendoline Burke, of Newport, Mon., TOWER HILL MEMORIAL, Panel 111

Local memorial - St Julian's High School

Burke, Michael E, 20th July 1941, Merchant Navy, died at sea on board the SS. Roxby. Death recorded in the Deaths at Sea Register for August 1941 of suspected heart trouble. Last known address, 53 Dolphin Street, Newport, Monmouthshire.

Burley, Graham Samuel, 31, 3rd October 1918, 23rd Bn. Welsh Regiment, 48062, Private, Son of Joseph and Louisa Burley, of Bristol; husband of Ellen Grace, Burley, of 37, Leonard Rd., Redfield, Bristol, MIKRA BRITISH CEMETERY, KALAMARIA, 1364.

Burns, Ellick Thomas Eustace, 38, 19th December 1941, Royal Navy, H.M.S. Neptune, D/KX 77198, Stoker 1st Class, husband of Maria Aletta Burns, of Cape Town, South Africa, PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL, Panel 52, Column 3.

Burrough, Reginald Garfield, 22, 24th August 1916, 1st Bn Somerset Light Infantry, 19532, Private, Son of Frank Burrough, of 27, Marlborough Rd., Newport, Mon., THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Pier and Face

Burroughs, Harold John, 1st July 1916, 16th Bn. London Regiment (Queen's Westminster Rifles), 551621, Rifleman, GOMMECOURT BRITISH CEMETERY No.2, HEBUTERNE, III. B. 30.

Local memorial - Newport YMCA

Burrup, Alfred, 24, 21st October 1914, 1st Bn. South Wales Borderers, 9420, Private, Son of Edwin and Mary Jane Burrup, of Newport, Mon., BEDFORD HOUSE CEMETERY, Enclosure No.4 XIII. H. 9

Local memorial - All Saint's church, Brynglas

Burt, J H, 23, 3^rd July 1916, 1^st Bn. Border Regiment, 23023, Private, Son of James and Elizabeth Burt, of Newport, Mon., LOUVENCOURT MILITARY CEMETERY, Plot 1, Row B, Grave 30.

Busby, Lionel George, 37, 28th May 1940, Royal Engineers, 100 Army Field Coy., 1983305, Corporal, husband of Anne Busby of Newport, Mon., BISSEGEM COMMUNAL CEMETERY, Row C. Grave 8

Local memorial - St Juliani's High School

Busfield, Thomas William (Boyo), 36, 18^th February 1917, 2^nd Bn. south Lancashire Regiment, 37318, Lance Corporal, Son of T. W. Busfield, of Horsforth, Leeds, husband of Florence Fontaine Busfield, of 28, Bassaleg Rd, Newport, Mon., LONDON FIREBRIGADE CEMETERY, II. E. 44.

Bush, Albert Edward, 23rd March 1918, 9th Bn. Welsh Regiment, 48359, Private, Son of Mr. S. G. Bush, of 114, Shaftesbury St., Newport, Mon, BANCOURT BRITISH CEMETERY, I. H. 17.

Local memorial - St Julian's High School and All Saint's church, Brynglas

Bushell, Sidney, 18, 24th May 1941, Merchant Navy, S.S. Trafalgar, Ordinary Seaman, Son of I. J. and Sarah Bushell, TOWER HILL MEMORIAL, Panel 109.

Butler, Clifford, 29, 12th February 1944, Royal Navy, H.M.S. Ironclad, D/KX 134698, Stoker 1st Class, Son of Mr. and Mrs. F. Butler, of Ebbw Vale, Mon., PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL, Panel 89, Column 3.

Butler, William Thomas Church, 35, 3rd January 1944, 142 Lt. A.A. Regt. Royal Artillery, 4077857, Serjeant, husband of Florence May Butler, of Newport, Mon., NEWPORT (CHRISTCHURCH) CEMETERY, Block 2. Extn. Grave 227.

Butt, Charles, 27, 26^th April 1915, 2^nd Bn. South Wales Borderers, 8726, Private, Son of Ethel Robinson, of 104a, Commercial Rd, Newport, Mon., HELLES MEMORIAL, Panel 80 to 84 or 219 and 220.

Buttle, Francis William, 25, 18^th December 1914, 2^nd Bn. Devonshire Regiment, 8756, Private, Son of Francis William and Lydia Buttle, of 19, Woodland Terrace, Cefn, Rogerstone, Newport, Mon., LE TOURET MEMORIAL, Panel 8 and 9.

Byard, William Ernest, 23, 1st September 1915, "D" Coy. 8th Bn.Welsh Regiment, 11879, Private, Son of Mr. J. and Mrs. E. C. Byard, of 34, Albert Avenue, Newport, Mon., ALEXANDRIA (CHATBY) MILITARY AND WAR MEMORIAL CEMETERY, H. 45.

Local memorial - St. Julian's Methodist church

Byard, Walter Henry, 22, 11th February 1917, Depot Bn. South Wales Borderers formerly (135660) 7th Bn. King's Shropshire Light Infantry, 42209, Private, Son of Eber and Mary Catherine Byard, of The Routs Farm, Llanwern, Newport, Mon., BIRMINGHAM (LODGE HILL) CEMETERY, Screen Wall. B10. 5. 411b.

Local memorial - Christchurch War Memorial

Byfield, Thomas Frederick, 22, 28th October 1918, 1st/1st Bn Monmouthshire Regiment, 225390, Rifleman, Son of Abraham and Clara Byfield, of 33, Jones St., Newport, Mon., ST. SEVER CEMETERY EXTENSION, ROUEN, S. II. K. 1.

Bywater, Walter William Henry, 23, 5th March 1943, Merchant Navy, S.S. Empire Tower, First Radio Officer, Son of Charles John and Katherine Bywater, of Llanover, Mon., TOWER HILL MEMORIAL, Panel 46.

Local memorial - St Julian's High School