Memorial details

Memorial type
Board / Plaque / Tablet
District
Ogwr
Town
Porthcawl
County
Mid Glamorgan
Country
Wales
Commemoration
Spanish Civil War (1936-1939)
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: 9 October 1999
    Attended by: Councillor Lyn Jenkins, Mayor of the County Borough of Bridgend
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
60437

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Current location

In the Paul Robeson Room
Grand Pavilion
The Esplanade
Porthcawl
Ogwr
Mid Glamorgan
CF36 3YW
Wales

OS Grid Ref: SS 81626 76681
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Metal Plaque. Above the dedicatory inscription at top centre is a decorative diamond faceted symbol.
Inscription
NO PASARAN/ Left:In memory of Fred White born Ogmore Vale July 1904/ who lost his life whilst serving with the International/ Brigade at Brunete July 1937 during the Spanish Civil War./ This plaque was unveiled at the 50th/ South Wales Miners' Eisteddfod held/ here on Saturday 9th October 1999 by/ His Worship the Mayor of the County/ Borough of Bridgend Councillor Lyn/ Jenkins. Right Inscription in Welsh language.
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
White, Fred
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Commemorations
  • Spanish Civil War (1936-1939)
    Total names on memorial: 1
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 1
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: surname, date of death, regiment, place of death, forename, place of birth
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Plaque
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Metal
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Reference

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