Neath in the Spanish Civil War- Plaque

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Memorial details

Memorial type: Board / Plaque / Tablet
District: Neath
Town: Neath
County: West Glamorgan
Country: Wales
Commemoration: Spanish Civil War (1936-1939)
Lost: Not lost
WM Reference: 60550

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Current location

10-12
Old Town Council Offices
Orchard Street
Neath
Neath
West Glamorgan
SA11 1RT
Wales

OS Grid Ref: SS 75286 97674
Denomination: Undefined

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Description

Cast Brass plaque with brass lettering in relief. In the centre is the emblem of the Spanish Civil War.

Inscription

IN MEMORY OF THE MEN OF NEATH/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ DEFENDING DEMOCRACY IN/ THE SPANISH CIVIL WAR/ 1936 1938/ (Names)/"DROS RHYDDID DAEAR"

Inscription legible?

yes

Names on memorial

Davies, Harold
Skinner, Alwyn
Strangward, Jim
See details for all 3 names

Commemorations

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939)
Total names on memorial: 3
Served and returned: 0
Died: 3
Exact count: yes
Information shown: surname, forename
Order of information: surname

Components

Plaque
Measurements: Undefined
Materials: Brass

Condition

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Trust fund/Scholarship

No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

Reference

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Our Blog ukniwm.wordpress.com/2008/03/07/last-scottish-veteran-of-spanish-civil-war-dies/

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