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Memorial details

Memorial type
Wall
District
Delyn
Town
Gwaenysgor
County
Clwyd
Country
Wales
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918), Second World War (1939-1945)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
64629
Current location

Village of Gwaenysgor
Gwaenysgor
Delyn
Clwyd
LL18 6EP
Wales

OS Grid Ref: SJ 074 813
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Three plaques with dedicatory inscriptions set upon a wall made from rough hewn stones. (Bricks) The base (used for wreath laying) is enclosed by a metal railing
Inscription
Left-hand plaque: Welsh inscription translated on Right-hand plaque: THIS MEMORIAL BEARS THE/ NAMES OF THE PEOPLE FROM/ GWAENYSGOR/ WHO DIED DURING TIMES OF/ CONFLICT SO THAT WE MIGHT/ LIVE IN FREEDOM AND PEACE/ (Names)/ THEY GAVE THEIR TOMORROWS/ FOR OUR TODAY Centre plaque: Welsh inscription translated as:- FROM GLOOM TO GLORY/ I'M GOING PARENTS DEAR/ EXPECT ME BACK NO MORE/ I'VE WANDERED FAR AND NEAR/ TILL I AM SAD AND SORE
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Evans, Ellis T
Griffiths, John
House, William G N
Parry, Alun
See details for all 4 names
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 3
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 3
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: surname, year died, regiment, forenames
    Order of information: year died
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 1
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 1
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: surname, forenames, regiment, year of death
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Plaques / Panels with names
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Metal
  • Wall
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stone
  • Fence/ Railing
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Metal
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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