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Gabb, Arthur John, 29, 15th September 1918, 1st Bn. South Wales borderers, 22228, Private, VADENCOURT BRITISH CEMETERY, MAISSEMY, V. C. 14.

Gabb, Edwin John, 22, 10th August 1940, Civilian War Dead, Merchant Navy; of 4 Lily Grove. Died at Victoria Central Hospital, WALLASEY, COUNTY BOROUGH

Gabb, Frederick Alec, 18, 3rd February 1917, 19th Bn. Lancashire Fusiliers, 36866, Private, WARLINCOURT HALTE BRITISH CEMETERY, SAULTY, IV. H. 1.

Gabb, George Thomas, 26, 11th May 1917, "C" Bty. 123rd Bde. Royal Field Artillery, 156899, Driver, Husband of F. M. Gabb, of 20, James St., Newport, Mon., BOYELLES COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, I. C. 7.

Gabe, Howell Emanuel, 26, 24th October 1940, Merchant Navy, S.S. Matina, Ordinary Seaman, Son of Thomas Rees Gabe and Bessie Ruth Gabe, of Pontypool, Mon., TOWER HILL MEMORIAL, Panel 69.

Gale, William Nelson, 23rd October 1943, Royal Navy, H.M.S. Charybdis, D/MX 75494, Chief Petty Officer Cook (S), PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL, Panel 83. Column 1.

Gale, William Henry, 55, 5th February 1917, Mercantile Marine, S.S. "Azul", Donkeyman, husband of Elizabeth Ann Gale (nee Francis), of Bishopsgate Parade, Cardiff Rd., Newport, Mon., TOWER HILL MEMORIAL

Galea, Lucrezia, 31, 24th February 1942, Merchant Navy, S.S. White Crest, Third Engineer Officer, B E M, TOWER HILL MEMORIAL, Panel 118.

Gabica, Dorothy, 48, 1st July 1941, Civilian War Dead, Civilian, of 14 Eveswell Street, Newport, Mon. Wife of Morgan Gabica. Died at 14 Eveswell Street, NEWPORT, COUNTY BOROUGH

Gabica, Morgan, 48, 1st July 1941, Civilian War Dead, Civilian, of 14 Eveswell Street, Newport, Mon. Husband of Dorothy Gabica. Died at 14 Eveswell Street, NEWPORT, COUNTY BOROUGH

Local memorial - St Mary's RC Church

Gallagher; William C Bernard, 20, 5th June 1943, Merchant Navy, SS British Statesman, Greaser.

Originally born in Scotland he is recorded as living in Newport at the time of his death. On the 5th June 1943 he accidentally drowned at Philadelphia, serving as a ships Greaser on the SS British Statesman. Age 20.

Information: Mr Billy McGee

Gallear, John, 31, 27th September 1916, 6th Bn. Yorkshire Regiment, 11241, Lance Corporal, husband of Sarah Ann Gallear, of 29, Lloyd St., Liswerry, Newport, Mon., THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Pier and Face 3 A and 3 D.

Gallen, James Henry, 39, 21st September 1941, Merchant Navy, S.S. Empire Moat, Third Engineer Officer, Husband of Flora Gallen, of Glasgow, TOWER HILL MEMORIAL, Panel 44.( cousin of

(a cousin of mine named Frank Abraham was also a crew member on this ship when it was torpedoed. Frank was picked by the Walmer Castle which in turn was sunk by a German aircraft and he was eventually rescued by HMS Deptford - Shaun)

Gallivan, John Joseph Patrick, 18, 10th October 1918, 4th Bn., Royal Irish Regiment, 7592, Corporal, 33, Barrack Hill, Newport, Mon., Mr. and Mrs. M. Gallivan, GRANGEGORMAN MILITARY CEMETERY

Local memorial - St Julian's High School

Gallop, Arthur Henry, 1st July 1916, 1st/1st Bn. Monmouthshire Regiment, 1565, Rifleman, GOMMECOURT WOOD NEW CEMETERY, FONCQUEVILLERS, II. D. 25.

Galloway, Albert Alfred, 21, 25th September 1944, 2nd Bn. Monmouthshire Regiment, 14387432, Private, Son of Albert Charles and Lucy Galloway, of Newport, Mon., VALKENSWAARD WAR CEMETERY, I. A. 12.

Galsworthy, Alfred, 21, 31st March 1918, 2nd/8th Bn. Worcestershire Regiment, 242063, Private, Son of John W. and Elizabeth Galsworthy, of 8, Rodney Rd., Newport, Mon., POZIERES MEMORIAL, Panel 41.

Gamlin, Harry Lewis, 21, 28th April 1916, 1st Bn. South Wales Borderers, 12987, Lance Corporal, Son of Charles E. and Harriett A. Gamlin, of 86, Raglan St., Newport Mon., MAROC BRITISH CEMETERY, GRENAY, I. F. 36.

Gane, Frederick, 19, 15th October 1914, 1st Bn. South Wales Borderers, 10713, Private, Son of Joshua Gane, LA FERTE-SOUS-JOUARRE MEMORIAL

Ganes, David John, 23rd October 1917, 24th (Tyneside Irish) Bn. Northumberland Fusiliers,36756, Private, Husband of Elsie May Gaes, Clarence House, 153 Caerleon Road, Newport, Mon., TYNECOT MEMORIAL, Panel 19 to 23 and 162.

Gapper, Charles, 35, 17th April 1917, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, S.S. "Kish.", Wales Z/884, Able Seaman, Son of Mr. and Mrs. George Gapper, of 9, Severn View, Stow Hill, Newport, Mon., PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL, Panel 24. Column 3

Gapper, Fred, 59, 18th January 1941, Lighthouse and Pilotage Authorities, Newport Pilotage Authority, S.S. Diana, Pilot, Husband of Mary Ethel Gapper, of Newport, Mon, TOWER HILL MEMORIAL, Panel 122.

Local memorial - Wife's grave St Woolos cemetery

Garbutt, William, 26, 8th May 1915, 1st Bn. Monmouthshire Regiment, 2194, Serjeant, Son of Mrs. A. Garbutt, of 146, Malpas Rd., Newport, Mon., YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, Panel 50

Local memorial - All Saints church, Brynglas and Malpas Road Evangelical church

Garcia, Francisco, 41, 6^th May 1917, Mercantile Marine, S.S. “Alfalfa” (London), Fireman, Husband of Mrs. J. Garcia, of 53, Lewis St., Newport, Mon., Born in Spain, TOWER HILL MEMORIAL.

Gardner, Edward, 46, 5th March 1943, Merchant Navy, S.S. Empire Tower, Greaser, TOWER HILL MEMORIAL, Panel 46.

Gardner, Harold Joseph, 34, 8th May 1915, 1st Bn. Monmouthshire Regiment, 71, Company Serjeant Major, Husband of Sarah Jane Gardner, of 26, Summerhill Avenue, Newport, Mon., YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, Panel 50.

Local memorial - St. John the Baptist church

Gardner, W G S, 21, 26^th November 1914, 1^st Bn. Devonshire Regiment, 9194, Private, Husband of Mrs. M. C. Gardner, of Coldra Cottage, Chepstow Rd., Newport, Mon., BAILLEUL COMMUNAL CEMETERY, NORD, A. 8.

Garen, William, 62, 8th March 1943, Merchant Navy, S.S. Guido, Greaser, Husband of Letitia Garen, of Newport, Mon., TOWER HILL MEMORIAL, Panel 54.

Garland, Albert Stephen, 42, 1st July 1941, Civilian War Dead, Civilian, of 15 Eveswell Street, Newport, Mon. Husband of Elsie Elizabeth Garland. Died at Newport East, NEWPORT, COUNTY BOROUGH

Buried in grave of "unidentified"

Obituary

Garland, Charles Orlando, 22, 31st October 1918, 48th Divisional Ammunition Col. Royal Field Artillery 73043, Gunner, Son of Mr. and Mrs. John Garland, of 15, Eveswell Street, Newport, Mon., MONTECCHIO PRECALCINO COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, Plot 8. Row D. Grave 15.

Garland, Edwin Frank, 50, 1st July 1941, Civilian War Dead, Civilian, of 15 Eveswell Street, Newport, Mon. Died at Newport East, NEWPORT, COUNTY BOROUGH.

Buried in grave of "unidentified"

Obituary

Garland, Elsie Elizabeth, 41, 1st July 1941, Civilian War Dead, Civilian, of 15 Eveswell Street, Newport, Mon. Wife of Albert Stephen Garland. Died at Newport East, NEWPORT, COUNTY BOROUGH

Buried in grave of "unidentified"

Garrett, John Evelyn, 21, 14th January 1917, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, H.M.S. "Q.7.", Wales Z/1570, Signalman, Son of John E. Garrett, of 12, Carlisle St., Newport, Mon., NEWPORT (ST. WOOLOS) CEMETERY, FCD. 17. 200.

Garrett, Patrick John, 32, 30th October 1945, Merchant Navy, M.V. Cape of Good Hope, Able Seaman, husband of Eileen Garrett, of Newport, Mon., NEWPORT (ST. WOOLOS) CEMETERY, RC. D31. 151.

Garth, Allen Edward, 19, 27th May 1917, 2nd Bn., Royal Welsh Fusiliers, 41759, Private, Son of Mr. and Mrs. E. Garth, of 20, Kensington Place, Newport, Mon, ARRAS MEMORIAL Bay 6.

Local memorial - Julian's High School

Newport High School memorial in St Marks church

Gaston, Harry, 19, 18th April 1944, Royal Navy, H.M.S. Owl, FAA/FX. 96031, Leading Airman, Son of Ernest William and Jessie Ellen Gaston, of Rochester, Kent., LEE-ON-SOLENT MEMORIAL, Bay 5, Panel 2.

Local memorial - St Marks church

Gay, Victor David, 30, 11th February 1945, 2nd Bn. South Wales Borderers, Private, Husband of Mauvena A. A. Gay, of Risca, Mon., JONKERBOS WAR CEMETERY, 21. G. 7.

Geary, Alfred Thomas, 17th May 1918, "B" Bty. 67th Bde. Royal Field Artillery, 13116, Gunner, 36 Lewis Street, Newport, Mon., CAIRO WAR MEMORIAL CEMETERY, O. 172.

Geary, Daniel James, 18, 24th November 1916, 53rd Div. Ammunition Col. Royal Field Artillery, 636, Driver, Son of Thomas and Catherine Geary, of 89, Alexandra Rd., Newport, Mon., DERNANCOURT COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, IV. C. 4

Local memorial - St Mary's RC church

Geary, Edward Charles, 26, 8th/25th December 1941, 1st Bn. Middlesex Regiment, 6208204, Private, Son of Henry Edward and Mabel Geary, of Battersea, London, STANLEY MILITARY CEMETERY, 1. B. Coll. grave 18-20.

Geary, T A. Lysaghts Steelworks memorial. (WW1)

Local memorial - Lysaght's (Orb) Steelworks

Geen, William Purdon, 31st July 1915, 9th Bn. King's Royal Rifle Corps, Second Lieutenant, YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, Panel 51 and 53

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

Geeves, James, WW2

Gent, Alexander James Samuel, 50, 28th March 1941, Merchant Navy, S.S. Koranton, Cook, husband of Mary Alice Gent, of Newport, Mon., TOWER HILL MEMORIAL, Panel 62.

George, Arthur Reuben, 27, 24th August 1917, Mercantile Marine, S.S. "Heatherside", Carpenter, husband of Laura Ethel George (nee Parfitt), of 5, Capel Crescent, Newport, Mon., TOWER HILL MEMORIAL

George, Daniel, Mercantile Marine WW1

Local memorial - WW1 memorial Malpas Community Centre

George, Frank Alfred, 28, 17th October 1918, 6th Bn. Welsh Regiment, Second Lieutenant, Son of Mrs. Rose George, of 37, Carlyle Rd., South Ealing, Middlesex, LA VALLEE-MULATRE COMMUNAL CEMETERY, 2.

George, Lewis Thomas, 40, 2nd May 1940, Royal Marines, H.M.S. Victory., PLY/19563, Marine, husband of Eva May George, of Canton, Cardiff, HARSTAD CEMETERY, Allied Plot D. 3

Gibb, George David, 28, 4th September 1917, "D" Bty. 124th Bde. Royal Field Artillery, 740939, Bombadier, Husband of Lorna Rachel Gibb, of 24, Bedford Rd., Newport, Mon., WYTSCHAETE MILITARY CEMETERY, III. B 22.

Gibb, Wilfred Charles, 27, 30th August 1942, Royal Corps of Signals, 2341417, Signalman, Son of George David and Loma Rachel Gibb, of Newport, Monmouthshire; husband of Eileen Mary Gibb, HELIOPOLIS WAR CEMETERY, 2. D. 16.

Local memorial - Newport Rugby Club

Gibbon, Arthur Henry, 19, 23rd February 1919, 4th Bn. Royal Welsh Fusiliers transf. to (550370) 548th Agricultural Coy. Labour Corps., 76159, Private, Son of T. and W. Hannah Gibbon, of 31, Power St., Newport, Mon., NEWPORT (ST. WOOLOS) CEMETERY, CON. D9. 248.

Gibbons, Albert, 25, 26th June 1945, Merchant Navy. Buried in Sidney, Nova Scotia.

Gibbons, David, 22, 5th May 1945, Royal Air Force (VR), 1274803, Leading Aircraftman, Son of Alfred Tom and Alice Gertrude Gibbons, of Builth Wells, Brecknockshire, RANCHI WAR CEMETERY, 9. M. 11.

Gibbons, Henry James, 20, 16th March 1942, Royal Air Force (VR), 108 Sqdn., 948393, Sergeant (W.Op./Air Gnr.), Son of Herbert F. J. Gibbons and Lilian E. Gibbons, of Newport, Mon., NEWPORT (CHRISTCHURCH) CEMETERY, Old ground. Grave 213.

Local memorial - St Marks church

Gibbons, Leonard James, 25, 26th September 1944, 233 Field Coy. Royal Engineers, 2157254, Sapper, husband of Monica Lilian Gibbons of Newport, Mon., JONKERBOS WAR CEMETERY, 21. F. 7.

Gibbons, Percy Edward, 9, 7th October 1941, Son of Percy Edward Gibbons. Died at 20 Park Avenue, Rogerstone, Mon., Civilian War Dead, Civilian, MAGOR AND ST. MELLONS, RURAL DISTRICT/

Local memorial - Rogerstone Public Library

Gibbs, Charles George, 13th November 1914, 2nd Bn Welsh Regiment, 9076, Private, BOULOGNE EASTERN CEMETERY, III. C. 25

Gibbs, George Ernest, 26, 24th June 1944, 1st Bn. South Staffordshire Regiment, 14631946, Private, husband of Hilda Florence Gibbs, of Newport, Mon., DIGBOI WAR CEMETERY, 4.A.

Gibbs, Horace Boddington, 27th September 1916, 7th Bn. Canadian Infantry (British Columbia Regiment), 436011, Private, VIMY MEMORIAL,

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

Gibbs, John, 18th September 1918, 7th Bn. South Wales Borderers, 15320, Private, DOIRAN MILITARY CEMETERY, III. B. 8.

Local memorial - Lysaght's (Orb) Steelworks

Gibbs, John William Richard, 31, 10th August 1944, 13th Bn. The Queen's Royal Regiment (West Surrey, 6101867, Private, Son of John Henry and Harriet Gibbs; husband of Joyce Eva Gibbs, of Ipswich, IPSWICH OLD CEMETERY, Sec. C. Div. 31. Grave 65.

Gibbs, Thomas, 27, 28th March 1918, Prince of Wales Coy. 1st Bn. Welsh Guards, 2144, Private, Son of Patience and the late George Gibbs. Native of Newport, Mon., BAC-DU-SUD BRITISH CEMETERY, BAILLEULVAL, II. A. 15.

Gibson, Augustus, 21, 9th October 1942, Merchant Navy, S.S. Pennington Court (London), Fireman and Trimmer, TOWER HILL MEMORIAL, Panel 80.

Local memorial - St Michael's church

Giddings, R, Royal Air Force, WW2

Giffin, Alfred James, 31, 31st August 1944, 4th Bn. Kings Shropshire Light Infantry, 3908654, Private, Son of James and Annie Giffin; husband of Phyllis Irene Giffin, of Hounslow, Middlesex, ST. PIERRE CEMETERY, AMIENS, Plot 6. Row A. Grave 9.

Gilbert, Kenneth Herbert, 21, 10th November 1944, 6th Bn. South Wales Borderers, 14224033, Private, Son of Herbert Thomas Gilbert and Jane Ann Gilbert, of Cardiff, TAUKKYAN WAR CEMETERY, 6. K. 24.

Giles, Ernest Alfred, 23, 10th September 1942, Royal Air Force (VR), 142 Sqdn., 1285035, Sergeant (Air Gnr.), husband of Kathleen Lucy Godden, of Newport, Mon., RHEINBERG WAR CEMETERY, Coll. grave 4. B. 3-19,

Local memorial - St Julian's High School

Gill, Bertram Walter, 28, 8th May 1915, 1st Bn. Monmouthshire Regiment, 2425, Rifleman, Son of Edward Joseph and Emily Kate Gill, of 8, Bolton Rd., Newport, Mon., YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, Panel 50.

Local memorial - St Marks church and St. John the Baptist church

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

Entry from Newport Intermediate School for Boys Directory

Gill, Joseph, 27th May 1918. Adopted son of Mr and Mrs Gill of Goldcltffe.

Gill, William Reginald, 21, 13th June 1944, 3 Parachute Sqn. Royal Engineers, 14531450, Sapper, RANVILLE WAR CEMETERY, IA. B. 20.

Local memorial - Stewart and Lloyds (Lysaghts memorial)

Gillard, Ernest William, 23rd October 1916, Nelson Bn. R.N. Div. Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, Able Seaman, HAMEL MILITARY CEMETERY, BEAUMONT-HAMEL, II. B. 22.

Cause Of Death: Killed in action

Service History: Enlisted 28/4/15 ; Draft for MEF 9/9/15, joined Nelson Bn. 21/9/15-1/10/15 Pyrexia Unknown Origin, rejoined Nelson Bn. 16/6/16-23/10/16 DD.

Notes: A Boilermaker ; b.7/5/1884 ; Next-of-Kin & home address: Wife, Emily Ellen Louisa Gillard, 27 Dolphin St., Newport, Monmouth.

Gimlett, Doris, 49, 1st July 1941, Civilian War Dead, Civilian, of 13 Eveswell Street. Daughter of Mary Turner, of 10 Hawthorne Avenue, and of the late William Turner; wfe of Edwin John Gimlett. Injured at 13 Eveswell Street; died same day at 131 Stow Hill (St Woolos Hospital), NEWPORT, COUNTY BOROUGH

The Gimletts grave at St Woolos cemetery.

Gimlett, Edwin John, 58, 1st July 1941, Civilian War Dead, Civilian, of 13 Eveswell Street, Newport, Mon. Son of George and of the late Louisa Gimlett; husband of Doris Gimlett. Died at 13 Eveswell Street, NEWPORT, COUNTY BOROUGH

Gimlett, Eire Vivienne, 5, 1st July 1941, Civilian War Dead, Civilian, of 13 Eveswell Street, Newport, Mon. Daughter of Edwin John and Doris Gimlett. Died at 13 Eveswell Street, NEWPORT, COUNTY BOROUGH

Gimlett, George, 86, 1st July 1941, Civilian War Dead, Civilian, of 13 Eveswell Street, Newport, Mon. Husband of the late Louisa Gimlett. Died at 13 Eveswell Street, NEWPORT, COUNTY BOROUGH

Gimlett, Gladys Sarah Matilda, 48, Civilian War Dead, Civilian, of 13 Eveswell Street, Newport, Mon. Daughter of George and of the late Louisa Gimlett. Died at 13 Eveswell Street, NEWPORT, COUNTY BOROUGH

Gimlett, Hadyn, 11, 1st July 1941, Civilian War Dead, Civilian, of 13 Eveswell Street, Newport, Mon. Son of Edwin John and Doris Gimlett. Died at 13 Eveswell Street, NEWPORT, COUNTY BOROUGH

Gimlett, Olwyn Elsie, 16, 1st July 1941, Civilian War Dead, Civilian, of 13 Eveswell Street, Newport, Mon. Daughter of Edwin John and Doris Gimlett. Died at 13 Eveswell Street, NEWPORT, COUNTY BOROUGH

Ginello (Gineloer), Ivor, 31st October 1918, 3rd Field Coy Royal Engineers, 452291, Sapper, Son of John and Charlotte Geneloer of 26 Victoria Road, Cwmbran, Mon., Husband of M. M. Ginello, of 20, Dudley St., Newport, Mon., AWOINGT BRITISH CEMETERY, II. F. 30.

Local memorial - General Post Office, Newport

Ivor, his wife and their son

Gladstone, Ralph Oscar, 27, 2nd November 1917, West Lancs Field Coy. Royal Engineer, Second Lieutenant, Son of Ralph Atchison Gladstone, of Newport Mon. and of Mrs. Gladstone of Crosshills, nr. Keighley, Yorks.; husband of Ruby Mabel Symonds (formerly Gladstone), of 14, Broseley Avenue, Didsbury, Manchester, BARD COTTAGE CEMETERY, VI. B. 7.

Glass, James, 8th February 1919, 74th Transportation Corps., US Army, Cook, Son of Mr and Mrs Glass 209 Caerleon Road, Newport Mon.

Rogerstone Library civilian war dead memorial

Glass, Mary, 63, 31st May 1941, of Pambu, Glasllwch Crescent, Rogerstone. Daughter of the late Lawrence and Mary Haynes, of Hereford; widow of H. W. Glass. Died at Pambu, Glasllwch Crescent, Rogerstone, Mon., Civilian War Dead, Civilian, MAGOR AND ST. MELLONS, RURAL DISTRICT

Local memorial - Rogerstone Public Library

Glover, Jack, 22, 2nd June 1943, Merchant Navy, SS Fort Chillcottin, Cause of death "Obstructive Jaundice due to Gall Stones", Buried at sea.

Information from Mr Billy McGee

Glover, Sidney Ashden, 25, 8th June 1940, H.M.S. Glorious, D/MX 52966, Electrical Artificer 3rd Class, Son of William and Emily Glover, of Newport, Mon., PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL, Panel 42, Column 1.

Glyde, Lawrence Eric, 23, 5th April 1941, Royal Naval Patrol Service, H.M. Trawler Fortuna, LT/JX 240458, Seaman, Son of Joseph and Katie Glyde, of Pontymister, Risca, RISCA OLD CEMETERY, Plot E. Grave 905.

Gobold, Arthur H, Merchant Navy, WW2

Goddard, Clifford James Zachariah, 10th January 1941, Royal Air Force, 806 Sqdn., 541273, Leading Aircraftman, husband of Margaret D. Goddard, of Newport, Mon., MALTA MEMORIAL, Panel 2, Column 2.

Goddard, James,, Royal Marines, WW2

Godden, William Henry Arthur, 35, 21st January 1944, 7th Bn., Oxford and Bucks Light Infantry, 14513405, Lance Corporal, Son of Henry Arthur and Bertha Louisa Godden; husband of Kathleen Lucy Godden, of Newport, Monmouthshire, MINTURNO WAR CEMETERY. II, D, 24

Local memorial - St Julian's High School

Godfrey, Henry Jordan, 28, 21st October 1941, Merchant Navy, S.S. Treverbyn, Carpenter, Son of Harry and Elizabeth Ann Godfrey, of Newport, Mon., TOWER HILL MEMORIAL, Panel 111.

Godina, Herman J, Merchant Navy, WW2

Golightly, Phil, 32, 1^st June 1940, 1/7^th Bn. Middlesex Regiment, 4447388, Serjeant, Husband of Sarah Hanna Golightly, of Newport, Monmouthshire, DUNKIRK MEMORIAL, Column 115.

Golledge, Charles, 17th Welsh Regt., 26052, Private, WW2

Local memorial - St Mary's RC church

Gomer, Arthur, 36, 19th December 1925. 1st Bn. Monmouthshire Regiment. Nor recognised as war dead but died from injuries received after the cut-off date of 31st August 1921. Memorial inscription on parents grave in St. Mary's Malpas grave yard as follows "Arthur son of J & L Gomer served in the 1st Mons throughout the was, was wounded Oct 8th 1918 and died from the effects Dec 19th 1925 aged 36" (Dave Woolven)

Gomery, C, 41, 2nd October 1915, 6th Bn. King's Shropshire Light Infantry, 13917, Company Serjeant Major, Husband of Mary Beatrice Gomery, of 22A, Club Row, Blaina, Newport, Mon., LONGUENESSE (ST. OMER) SOUVENIR CEMETERY, II. A. 42.

Local memorial - General Post Office, Newport

Good, Michael Harvey, 19, 8^th December 1942, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, 120928, Flying Officer, Pilot, Son of Maj. Thomas Spellman Good and Freda Mary Good, of Newport, Monmouthshire. KIEL WAR CEMETERY, 1. C. 14.

Gooderidge, John James, 38, 9th August 1915, 4th Bn. South Wales Borderers, 12898, Private, Husband of M. A. Gooderidge, of 460, Corporation Rd., Newport, Mon., HILL 60 CEMETERY, I. B. 1.

Local memorial - Lysaght's (Orb) Steelworks

Gooding, Herman John, 25, 14^th January 1942, Merchant Navy, Fireman and Trimmer, S.S. Caledonian Monarch (Glasgow), TOWER HILL MEMORIAL, Panel 22.

Goodland, Ernest Herbert, 21, 22nd May 1941, 1st Bn. Welch Regiment, 3967435, Private, Son of Herbert and Eva May Goodland, of St. Brides, Mon., ATHENS MEMORIAL, Face 6.

Goodman, John, 3rd June 1918, 64th Motor Air Line Sect. Royal Engineers, 325912, Private, AUBIGNY COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, IV. H. 25.

Goodman, William Henry, 28, 15th June 1917, 6th Bn. South Wales Borderers, 16401, Serjeant, M M, Son of George and Emma Goodman, of "Ealing Cottage," Malpas, Newport, Mon., WESTHOF FARM CEMETERY, II. C. 7.

Local memorial - Parents grave and Plaque, St Mary's church, Malpas and WW1 memorial Malpas Community Centre

Inscription on grave

Goodried, Joseph Thomas, 19, 20th August 1920, 1st Bn. South Wales Borderers, 3903582(75098), Private, Son of John Goodreid, NEWPORT (CHRISTCHURCH) CEMETERY, B3. Border. 47.

Accidentally shot.

Goodwin, John, 31st May 1916, Royal Navy, H.M.S. "Black Prince.", K/24687, Stoker 1st Class, PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL, 18.

Goodwin, William Arthur, 35, 10th June 1944, Merchant Navy, S.S. Dungrange, Second Engineer Officer, TOWER HILL MEMORIAL, Panel 36.

Gordon, Thomas Percy, 33, 11th October 1918, 2nd/4th Bn. The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment, 204556, Private, husband of Elinor M. Gordon, of 9, George St., Sutton, Surrey, ETAPLES MILITARY CEMETERY, LXVIII. H. 12.

Gore, Joseph Austin, 20, 3^rd December 1917, 2^nd Bn. South Wales Borderers, 31573, Private, Son of Joseph Austin Gore, of 6 Mountjoy Rd., Newport, Mon., CAMBRAI MEMORIAL, LOUVERVAL, Panel 5.

Gorman, Thomas Henry, 21st August 1915, 4th Bn. South Wales Borderers, 12536, Private, 7th FIELD AMBULANCE CEMETERY, Sp. Mem. A. 15.

Local memorial - Lysaght's (Orb) Steelworks

Gorton, William, 39, 8th April 1919, Royal Engineers, 563820, Sapper, Son of William and Mary Ann Gorton, husband of May Gorton, of 47, Richmond Rd., Newport, Mon., WORKINGTON (HARRINGTON ROAD) CEMETERY, 7. B. 8.

Gorton, The Revd. William Godfrey, 28, 19th April 1942, Royal Air Force (VR), 1412875, Leading Aircraftman (Obs. W./Op. U/T.), Son of Spr. William Gorton, Royal Engineers (died on active service, 8th April, 1919) and May Annie Gorton, of Newport; husband of Thelma Doreen Gorton of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, NEWPORT (CHRISTCHURCH) CEMETERY, Extension. Grave 425.

Local memorial - Newport Rugby Club and St Marks church

Gorvin, Arthur Charles, 20th September 1917, 9th Bn. Welsh Regiment, 285005, Private, TYNE COT MEMORIAL, Panel 93 to 94.

Gorvin, Violet Mary, 29, 31st May 1941, Civilian War Dead, Civilian, Daughter of Joseph and Esther Gorvin, of 8 Riverside. Died at 30 Ridgeway Drive, Newport, Mon., NEWPORT, COUNTY BOROUGH

Gough, Francis Joseph, 28, 31st January 1942, Royal Navy, H.M.S. Belmont, P/KX 130618, Stoker 2nd Class, Son of Walter and I. Gough; husband of W. M. Gough, of Small Heath, Birmingham, PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL Panel 69, Column 1.

Gough, Frederick, 20, 17th June 1915, 1st Bn. Monmouthshire Regiment, 2062, Rifleman, Son of Mrs. Laura L. G. Gough, of 4, Colne St., Newport, Mon., WYTSCHAETE MILITARY CEMETERY, III. E. 34.

Brother of J George Gough below

Gough, G, 20, 20th December 1918, 5th Bn. The King's (Liverpool Regiment) transf. to (434026) 564th Agricultural Coy. Labour Corps, 202916, Son of Albert and Annie Gough, of 42, Lewis St., Newport, Mon., NEWPORT (ST. WOOLOS) CEMETERY, CON. D9. 31.

Gough, J George, 27, 4th April 1917, 183rd Siege Bty. Royal Garrison Artillery, 92842, Gunner, Son of Mrs. Laura Louisa Grace Gough, of 4, Colne St., Riverside, Newport, Mon., FAUBOURG D'AMIENS CEMETERY, ARRAS, III. N. 13

Brother of Frederick Gough above

Gough, John Charles, 23, 20th July 1945, 454 Bty., 68 (1st Rifle Bn. The Monmouthshire Regt.) Searchlight Regt., Royal Artillery, 4077821, Gunner, Husband of Valerie Enid Gough, of Newport, Mon., NEWPORT (ST. WOOLOS) CEMETERY, FC. D85. 147.

Gough, Maurice Senior, 27, 15th February 1917, 5th Bn. South Wales Borderers, 26391, Private, Son of Mr. W. H. and Mrs. M. Gough, of 23, Summerhill Avenue, Maindee, Newport, Mon., HEM COMMUNAL CEMETERY, Somme, F.

Gough, Sidney, 14th November 1916, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, Howe Bn. R.N. Div., Wales Z/1455, Able Seaman, VARENNES MILITARY CEMETERY, I. E. 57.

Cause Of Death: Died of wounds in 11th Casualty Clearing Station (Shell wound Head 13/11/16)

Service History: Enlisted 21/6/15 ; Draft for MEF 25/10/15, joined Howe Bn. 1/12/15-13/11/16 wounded.

Notes: A Fitter's helper ; b.7/3/1896 ; Next-of-Kin & home address: Mother, Helen, 94 Jeddo St., Newport, Monmouth, later of: 110 Aldergrove Rd., Porth, Rhondda, Glam. ; ADM/171 = St.V.B. issued to Mother.

Gough, William John, 26, 29th March 1943, Merchant Navy, S.S. Empire Whale, Donkeyman, Son of William John and Winifred Mary Gough, of Newport, Mon., TOWER HILL MEMORIAL, Panel 47.

Gould, George, 33, 14th April 1943, 94 H.A.A. Regt. Royal Artillery, 1761428, Gunner, Son of Frank Gould, and of Amelia Matilda Gould, of Newport, Monmouthshire; husband of Rachel Gould., ENFIDAVILLE WAR CEMETERY, VI. E. 1.

Gould, Jack, 24, 1st - 15th September 1944, 125 Anti-Tank Regt., Royal Artillery, 887872, Bombardier, James Arthur and Freda Frances Gould, of Newport, Mon.., SINGAPORE MEMORIAL, Column 7

Local memorial - St Julians High School

Goulding, George Samuel, 22, 4th June 1918, 1st Bn.. South Wales Borderers attd. 3rd Trench Mortar Bty., 13798, Private, Son of James and Elizabeth Goulding, of 34, Dolphin St., Newport, Mon., CAMBRIN MILITARY CEMETERY, O. 32

Goulding, James Henry, 28, 21st November 1918, "G" Training Coy. Machine Gun Corps (Infantry), 180323, Private, husband of Catherine Goulding, of 5, Agincourt St., Newport, Mon., NEWPORT (ST. WOOLOS) CEMETERY, RC. D25. 89.

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

Goulding, John Walter, 10th October 1916, 6th Bn. South Wales Borderers, 15121, Private, REGINA TRENCH CEMETERY, GRANDCOURT, VII. J. 9.

Goverd, Alfred Melvern Conway, 23, 14th January 1942, Merchant Navy, S.S. Caledonian Monarch, Greaser, Son of John Henry and E. A. M. Goverd, of Newport, Mon., TOWER HILL MEMORIAL, Panel

SS Caledonian Monarch

Grace, Leonard Charles, 25, 22nd July 1945, 1 Field Regt., Royal Artillery, 915960, Serjeant, PHALERON WAR CEMETERY, 21. E. 17

Local memorial - St Julian's High School

Grace, Samuel Charles, 29th August 1918, 4th Bn.. South Wales Borderers, 14811, Corporal, KIRKEE 1914-1918 MEMORIAL, Face 5.

Local memorial - All Saint's Church, Brynglas

Grace, Thomas, 17th September 1914, 1st Bn. South Wales Borderers, 11080, Private, LA FERTE-SOUS-JOUARRE MEMORIAL

Local memorial - All Saint's Church, Brynglas

Grace, Thomas, 23, 3rd April 1945, 3rd Bn. Monmouthshire Regiment, 3969736, Private, husband of Winifred Annie Grace, of Newport, Mon., REICHSWALD FOREST WAR CEMETERY, 55. E. 3

Grainger, Raymond Knight, 32, 23rd July 1945, Royal Air Force (VR), 1250280, Sergeant, husband of Dorothy Grainger, of Hampton Wick, Middlesex., SINGAPORE MEMORIAL, Column 451

Grange, Derek Christopher Lindsay, 21, 6th August 1944, Royal Armoured Corps attd. 12th (Airborne) Bn. Devonshire Regiment, 277585, Lieutenant, Son of Thomas Henry and Betty Muriel Grange, of Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire., RANVILLE WAR CEMETERY, IA. A. 6.

Local memorial - St Marks church

Gratton, George, 4th March 1918, Royal Flying Corps., Second Lieutenant & Pilot, NEWPORT (ST. WOOLOS) CEMETERY, CON. D41. X112.

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

Gray, Charles, 26, 28th April 1915, 1stt Bn. Monmouthshire reginebt, 2146, Rifleman, Husband of Sarah Elizabeth Ryder (formerly Gray), of 3, Boxbridge, Exebridge, Dulverton, Somerset, YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, Panel 50.

Gray, James Albert, 24, 8th May 1915, 1st Bn. Monmouthshire Regiment, 2208, Rifleman, Son of Alfred William and Emily Gray, of 6, Stafford Rd., Newport, Mon., YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, Panel 50

Local memorial - General Post Office, Newport

Gray, Thomas Ivor, 36, 2nd May 1942, Royal Navy, H.M.S. Edinburgh, D/MX 45516, Chief Petty Officer Cook (S), Son of Levi and Edith Gray; husband of Gladys Gray, of Trevethin, Mon., PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL, Panel 71, Column 3.

Green, G. Lysaghts Steelworks Memorial. (WW1)

Local memorial - Lysaght's (Orb) Steelworks

Green, Ivor Charles, 29, 13th August 1943, Army Educational Corps, 1605196, Serjeant, Son of Alfred and Elizabeth Green, of Machen, Mon., THANBYUZAYAT WAR CEMETERY, B5. A. 4.

Local memorial - St Marks church

Green, John, 26th September 1915, 1st Bn. South Wales Borderers, 15276,Private, LOOS MEMORIAL, Panel 52.

Local memorial - Family grave, St. Woolos cemetery.

Green, James Henry, 13th April 1919, Royal Engineers, 114924, Pioneer, NEWPORT (ST. WOOLOS) CEMETERY, CON. D27, 12,

Greene, David John, 20, 30th September 1918, 26th Bn. Royal Fusiliers, 66218, Private, Son of David and Edith Greene, of Newport, Mon., ZANTVOODE BRITISH CEMETERY, II. H. 15.

Greenhaff, Frederick William, 27, 3rd March 1817, 6th Bn. Lancashire Fusilers, 307402, Private, Son of William and Kate Greenhaff; husband of Annie Mary Greenhaff, of 52, Bradford St., Caerphilly., CAERPHILLY (ST. MARTIN) CHURCHYARD, E. 1. 48.

Greening, Cedric Lionel Thomas, 27, 13th May 1944, Welch Regiment, 137769, Captain, Mentioned in Despatches, Son of William Thomas Greening and Minnie Greening; husband of Nance Isabel Greening, of Cardiff, CASSINO WAR CEMETERY, XII. H. 12.

Greening, Walter Thomas, 33, 14th November 1914, 1st Bn. South Wales Borderers, 8881, Private, Husband of Fanny Frances Greening, of 16, Oakley St., Newport, Mon., HOOGE CRATER CEMETERY, VIII. H. 7.

Greenland, Frank Ernest, 34, 23rd April 1918, 9th Bn. The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment, 34397, Private, husband of Winifred A. Greenland, of 27, Richmond Rd., Newport, Mon., CROIX-DU-BAC BRITISH CEMETERY, STEENWERCK, Sp. Mem. G. 4.

Greenland, James Edwin, 33, 28th August 1918, 1st Bn. Welsh Guards, 4038, Private, Son of James and Elizabeth Greenland; husband of Mrs. E. E. Greenland, of Nestleton, Calne, Wilts. Native of Newport, Mon., LIGNY-SUR-CANCHE BRITISH CEMETERY, A. 15.

Greenslade, Albert, 6th April 1918, 2nd R.M. Bn. R.N. Div. Royal Marine Light Infantry,\PLY/16538, Private, POZIERES MEMORIAL, Panel 1.

Local memorial - Havelock Street Presbytarian church

Cause Of Death: Killed in action

Service History: Enlisted Bristol 10/1/14 ; Embarked RM Brigade 9/5/17.

Service Number: PLY/16538

Notes: A Printer's Assistant ; b.Newport, Mon. 13/8/1895 ; Father, George Greenslade, Ebenezer Chapel House, Commercial Rd., Newport, Mon.

Greenway, Edward Walter, 23rd September 1918, Royal Army Medical Corps, 372013, Quartermaster Serjeant, MAZARGUES WAR CEMETERY, MARSEILLES, III. A. 34.

Greenwood, Charles, 30, 3^rd May 1917, 7^th Bn. The Queen’s (Royal West Surrey Regiment), G/37743, Private, Son of Mr. and Mrs. Greenwood, of 22, St. Andrews Rd., London, husband of Lydia Louise Greenwood, of Somerton Rd, Liswerry, Newport, Mon., ARRAS MEMORIAL, Bay 2.

Greenwood, Edward Rodney, 19, 4th December 1918, Royal Navy, H.M.S. " Ramillies.", Ordinary Seaman, EDINBURGH (SEAFIELD) CEMETERY, Screen Wall. M. 55.

Gregory, Charles, 50, 14^th December 1916, Mercantile Marine, S.S. “Russian” (Liverpool”, Fireman and Trimmer, Son of the late Thomas and Eliza May Gregory. Born at Newport, Mon., TOWER HILL MEMORIAL.

Grenville, Patrick, 8th May 1915, 1st Bn. Monmouthshire Regiment, Rifleman, TYNE COT CEMETERY, LXVI. D. 4.

Local memorial - St Mary's RC church and GKN (Rogerstone) Memorial

Gribble, Hy. Charles Edgar, 29, 31st July 1917, 1st Bn. Grenadier Guards, 26043, Private, husband of Ella Gribble, of 30, Stockton Rd., Newport, Mon., NEW IRISH FARM CEMETERY, XXXI. A. 1.

Grieve, John Mearns, 16, 22nd January 1917, Mercantile Marine, S.S. "Linwood", Mess Room Steward, Son of George Grieve, of 3, Kirby St., Newport, Mon., and the late Isabella Cruickshank Grieve (nee Mearns)., TOWER HILL MEMORIAL

Griffen, Lancelot Henry, 28, 10^th April 1918, 1^st/4^th Bn. Wiltshire Regiment, 200239, Private, Son of Harriet Annie Griffen, of the Lodge, Shaftesbury Park, Newport, Mon., late of Steeple Ashton, Wilts, and the late Henry Griffen, JERUSALEM MEMORIAL, Panel 44.

Griffin, Alfred Henry, 31st May 1916, Royal Navy, H.M.S. "Defence., J/24383, Ordinary Seaman, PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL, 13.

Griffin, Daniel, 12th December 1916, 3rd Bn. Welsh Regiment, 26823, Private, CARDIFF (CATHAYS) CEMETERY, EB. 33.

Griffin, Richard, 28, 19th May 1915, Portsmouth Bn. R.N. Div, Royal Marine Light Infantry, PO/710(S), Private, Son of Richard and Hannah Griffin, of 10, Gaskell St., Newport, Mon., LANCASHIRE LANDING CEMETERY, D. 28.

Local memorial - Parents grave, St. Woolos cemetery.

Cause Of Death: Died of wounds

Service History: ex-PLY/534/S RMLI Transferred to Portsmouth Division 10/12/14. ; Embarked RM Brigade 10/12/14 ; Portsmouth Bn. MEF 28/2/15-19/5/15 DD.

Griffin, Stanley, 29, 27th September 1918, 2nd Bn. Devonshire Regiment, 76009, Private, Husband of Mrs. A. M. Griffin, of 23, Mill St., Newport, Mon., LA TARGETTE BRITISH CEMETERY, NEUVILLE-ST. VAAST, III. D. 4.

Griffin, William, 23rd September 1918, 11th Bn. Welsh Regiment transf. to (393487) 820th Area Employment Coy. Labour Corps, 14560, Private, KIRECHKOI-HORTAKOI MILITARY CEMETERY, 95.

Griffith, Wilfred Ernest, 31, 17th December 1918, 132nd Army Troops Coy., Royal Engineers, 199919, Sapper, Son of George Henry and Sarah Matilda Griffiths, of 297, Caerleon Rd., Newport, Mon., BELGRADE CEMETERY, III. D. 11.

Griffiths, Albert George, 20, 13th October 1915, 1st Bn. Monmouthshire Regiment, 3302, Rifleman, Son of Thomas and Amy Jane Griffiths, of The Village, Caerleon, Mon., LOOS BRITISH CEMETERY, XVI. D. 7.

Local memorial - Christchurch War Memorial

Griffiths, Arthur Reginald, 24, 20th May 1917, 1st/7th Bn. Middlesex Regiment, G/40144, Private, Son of James Henry and Ada Griffiths, of 85, Oakfield Rd., Newport, Mon., ARRAS MEMORIAL, Bay 7.

Local memorial - St Marks church

Griffiths, Christopher William, 35, 7th November 1918, 123rd Field Coy. Royal Engineers, Lieutenant, Son of William and Rosita Griffiths, of Newport, Mon.; husband of Maud Mabel Waudby (formerly Griffiths), of 7, Sycamore Rd., Waterloo, Liverpool. A survivor of the Lusitania. ST. SEVER CEMETERY EXTENSION, ROUEN, S. V. G. 5.

Griffiths, Edward, 23rd April 1917, 2nd Bn. South Wales Borderers, 18490, Serjeant, ARRAS MEMORIAL, Bay 6.

Griffiths, Edgar, 27, 29th March 1943, 454 Bty. 68 (1st Rifle Bn. The Monmouthshire Regt.) Searchlight Regt. Royal Artillery, 4078028, Gunner, husband of Violet Griffiths, of Newport, Mon., NEWPORT (ST. WOOLOS) CEMETERY, FC. D24. 102.

Griffiths, Frederick Albert, 40, 1st July 1941, Civilian War Dead, Civilian, of 14 Eveswell Street, Newport, Mon. Son of E. Griffiths, of 3 Margaret Avenue, and of the late Fred Griffiths husband of Louisa Griffiths. Died at 14 Eveswell Street, NEWPORT (ST. WOOLOS) CEMETERY, FC. D23. 249

Griffiths, Louisa, 36, 1st July 1941, Civilian War Dead, Civilian, of 14 Eveswell Street, Newport, Mon, Daughter of George Vincent, of Farmfield Nash, and of the late Edith Vincent; wife of Frederick Albert Griffiths. Injured at 14 Eveswell Street; died same day at Royal Gwent Hospital, NEWPORT, COUNTY BOROUGH

Griffiths, Harold Edgar, 57, 31st May 1941, Civilian War Dead, Civilian, of Fields Court, Fields Park Road. Husband of Daisy Griffiths. Died at Fields Court, Fields Park Road, Newport, Mon., NEWPORT (ST. WOOLOS) CEMETERY, FC. A64. X33.

Griffiths, Patricia, 18, 31st May 1941, Civilian War Dead, Civilian, of Fields Court Fields Park Road. Daughter of Daisy Griffiths and of Harold Edgar Griffiths. Died at Fields Court, Fields Park Road, Newport, Mon., NEWPORT (ST. WOOLOS) CEMETERY, FC. A64. X33.

Newport High School girls register with Pat's entry finishing with "at home, Killed in raid"

Griffiths, John, 34, 12th May 1917, Railway Troops Depot, Royal Engineers, 171695, Sapper, Husband of Margaret Griffiths, of 25, Dean St., Newport, Mon., NEWPORT (ST. WOOLOS) CEMETERY, RC. D22. 129.

Local memorial - St Mary's RC church

Griffiths, John Edgar, 41, 30^th August 1940, Merchant Navy, S.S. Mill Hill (Newcastle-on-Tyne), Chief Engineer Officer, Son of William David and Mary Eleanor Griffiths; husband of Muriel Griffiths, of Gabalfa, Cardiff, TOWER HILL MEMORIAL, Panel 70.

Griffiths, John Edward, 27, 8th October 1918, 8th Bde., Australian Field Artillery, 19790, Gunner, 83, Albert Avenue, Maindee, Newport, Mon., Florence Ellen Preedy (formerly Griffiths) and the late James Griffiths, BELLICOURT BRITISH CEMETERY, I. B. 11

Griffiths, Raymond W, Royal Navy, WW2

Griffiths, Ronald, 30, 23rd November 1942, Merchant Navy, S.S. Goolistan (Newcastle-on-Tyne), Fireman and Trimmer, Husband of N. Griffiths, of Newport, Monmouthshire, TOWER HILL MEMORIAL

Griffiths, Roy Llewelyn, 23, 17th January 1939, Royal Air Force, Sergeant-Pilot, Accidentally killed.

Griffiths, Rowland, Merchant Navy, WW2

Griffiths, T, 18th August 1916, South Wales Borderers.

Local memorial - Christchurch War Memorial

Griffiths, Thomas Henry. 8th May 1915, 1st Bn. Monmouthshire Regiment, 1808, YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, Panel 50.

Griffiths, Walter, 7th October 1918, 267th Railway Construction Coy. Royal Engineers, WR/295517, Sapper, KIRECHKOI-HORTAKOI MILITARY CEMETERY, 264.

Local memorial - All Saint's Church, Brynglas

Griffiths, Wilfred Oliver, 19th April 1945, 25, 184 Field Coy., Royal Engineers, 924896, Sapper, Son of George and Caroline Griffiths; husband of Phyllis Gertrude Griffiths, RHEINBERG WAR CEMETERY, 13. B. 4.

Griffiths, Wilfrid Ernest, 31, 17th December 1918, 132nd Army Troops Coy. Royal Engineers, 199919, Sapper, Son of George Henry and Sarah Matilda Griffiths, of 297, Caerleon Rd., Newport, Mon. BELGRADE CEMETERY, III. D. 11.

Cause Of Death: Died from Pneumonia.

Service History: ex-Deal/536/S Sapper RM Divisional Engineers, enlisted 6/10/14 ; 2nd Field Company MEF 1/3/15-6/7/15 Corneal Ulcer & Conjunctivitis left eye, Invalided to UK 24/8/15 ; transferred to Royal Engineers 31/1/17.

Notes: Next-of-Kin: Mrs. G.H. Griffiths, 297 Carlton Rd., Newport, Monmouth ; ADM/171 = St.V.B. issued to Mother, V.B. issued by War Office, IC/232/1922.

Griffiths, William Sydney Llewellyn, 21, 7th January 1943, 80 H.A.A. Regt. Royal Artillery, 11420673, Gunner, Son of Lewis Llewellyn Griffiths and Edith May Griffiths, of Cwmcarn, Mon., MEDJEZ-EL-BAB MEMORIAL, Face 7.

Groom, George Arthur, 34, 20th May 1946, Royal Air Force (VR), 930607, Leading Aircraftman, husband of Ethel Groom, of Newport, Mon., NEWPORT (CHRISTCHURCH) CEMETERY, Block. O.G. Cons. A3. Grave 198.

Close up of headstone

Groom, W H, 16th June 1917, Royal Defence Corps, 36117, Private, NEWPORT (ST. WOOLOS) CEMETERY, CON. D9, 33.

Groucott, Eric Richard, 20, 21st June 1944, Royal Air Force (VR), 355 Sqdn., 1416098, Flight Sergeant, Son of George Richard and Miriam Groucott, of Rogerstone, Mon., SINGAPORE MEMORIAL, Column 434.

Groves, Francis Neville, 25, 8th May 1915, 3rd Bn. Monmouthshire Regiment, Lieutenant, Son of John Francis and Frances Matilda Groves., YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, Panel 50.

Local memorial - St Marks church

Entry from Newport Intermediate School for Boys Directory

Grunnah, Nicholas, 26th February 1919, Merchant Navy, 16 Stow Park Avenue, Newport, Mon.

Gullick, Reginald William, 31, 28^th January 1945, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, 1896420, Serjeant, Flt. Eng., Son of William Gullick, and Ellen Gullick, of Newport, Monmouthshire. DURNBACH WAR CEMETERY, Coll. Grave 1. K. 19 – 21.

NIGHT OPS, January 28/29th, Monday night and early Tuesday.
1) STUTTGART AREA:-
602 aircraft - 316 Halifaxes, 258 Lancasters and 28 Mosquitoes from 1, 4, 6 & 8 Groups in an attack spilt into 2 parts three hours apart. The 1st force (226 aircraft) was directed at the railway yards at Kornwestheim just to the north of Stuttgart while the 2nd (376 aircraft) was sent to the Hirth aero-engine factory in the north-western suburb of Stuttgart, Zuffenhausen. The targets were mostly cloud covered and the bombing (on skymarkers) was scattered, although the Bosch works in Feuerbach was hit. Fires burned for up to 12 hours, with 123 people killed in Stuttgart and 41 killed in Kornwestheim. This was the last large RAF attack on Stuttgart and 11 aircraft were missing (6 Lancasters, 4 Halifaxes and 1 Mosquito) and another Halifax crashed on takeoff.
56 of our airmen died, 16 were taken PoW and 2 were injured. The only unit to lose more than one aircraft was 408 Sqdn,

who lost 2.

Gullick, William John, 27, 17^th August 1917, 1^st Bn. Worcester Regiment, 30511, Private, Son of William John Gullick, husband of Ellen Olivia Gullick, of 40, Oliver Rd,., Newport, Mon., SANCTUARY WOOD CEMETERY, V. F. 32.

Gunn, Austin Charles, 30, 22nd July 1916, 1st/2nd Bn. Monmouthshire Regiment, 3493, Private, Son of Mr. C. and Mrs. H. Gunn, of 40, Chepstow Rd., Newport, Mon., HAMEL MILITARY CEMETERY, BEAUMONT-HAMEL, I. B. 29.

Gunstone, Harold, 20, 9th August 1915, 6th Bn. The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment, 19760, Private, Son of Tom and Leah Gunstone, of 24, Cyril St., Newport, Mon., HELLES MEMORIAL, Panel 152 to 154.

Gurney, Selwyn George, 25, 22nd May 1941, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, 100 Sqdn., 978686, Aircraftman 1st Class, Son of William John and Lily Gurney, of Newport, Mon., SINGAPORE MEMORIAL, Column 410.

Gurney, William John, 31, 15th January 1943, Army Catering Corps attd. 33 Lt. A.A. Regt. Royal Artillery, 1678762, Private, Son of William John and Lily Gurney; husband of Clara Gurney, of Epsom, Surrey., TABARKA RAS RAJEL WAR CEMETERY, 2. E. 12.

Guy, Alice Annie, 21st August 1916, Scottish Women's Hospital attd.Serbian Army, Nursing Sister, Former Superintendent of the Devonshire Hospital, Buxton., SALONIKA (LEMBET ROAD) MILITARY CEMETERY, 1605.

Local memorial - on parents grave, St Mary's Churchyard. Malpas.

Gwyer, William, 20, 1st November 1914, Royal Navy, H.M.S. "Monmouth.", K/9849, Stoker 1st Class, Son of Robert and Annie Gwyer, of 59, Jeddo St., Newport, Mon., PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL, Panel 3. Column 2

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

Gwyther, Wybert Rowland, 35, 31st July 1940, Merchant Navy, S.S. Jersey City (Bideford), Able Seaman, Son of Charles R. and Edith Mary Gwyther of Chepstow Road, Newport, Mon., TOWER HILL MEMORIAL, Panel 59.

Gooding, Herman John, 25, 14th January 1942, Merchant Navy, Fireman and Trimmer, S.S. Caledonian Monarch (Glasgow), TOWER HILL MEMORIAL, Panel 22.

Gooding, Herman John, 25, 14^th January 1942, Merchant Navy, Fireman and Trimmer, S.S. Caledonian Monarch (Glasgow), TOWER HILL MEMORIAL, Panel 22.