Memorial details

Memorial type
Board / Plaque / Tablet
District
Port Talbot
Town
Aberavon
County
West Glamorgan
Country
Wales
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: 20th November 1920
    Attended by: Lady Wright
  • Dedicated
    Date: 20th November 1920
    Attended by: Rev D Davies. Vicar of Aberavon
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Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
17710

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Current location

Aberavon Hospital
A4241 Afan Way
Aberavon
Port Talbot
West Glamorgan
SA12 7BX
Wales

OS Grid Ref: SS 75414 90456
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Plaque, a Roll of Honour and an associated electrical light installation
Inscription
THE ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT/ IN THIS HOSPITAL WAS INSTALLEDBY THE/ DIRECTORS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE/ PORT TALBOT STEEL CO. LTD IN NOVR 1920,/ AS A Memorial TO THE/ UNDERMENTIONED MEN WHO MADE THE/ SUPREME SACRIFICE IN THE GREAT WAR.
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Beddoes, F W
Bish, E J
Bowden, G
Braddick, J
Charlton, H
Craig, W J
Davies, D H
Daycock, I
Donovan, T
Evans, T L
See details for all 39 names
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 39
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 39
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Surname, initials, rank and unit
    Order of information: Alphabetically by surname
Components
  • Roll of honour
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Brass
  • Electricial systems
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Marble
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Reference
  • Wellington Journal & Shrewsbury News by N/A Source: Media Library Published:N/A Wellington, Shropshire
  • Glamorgan Gazette 16th January and 26th November 1920

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