Port Talbot Steelworks

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Memorial details

Memorial type

Board / Plaque / Tablet

District

Town

County

Country

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

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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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