Memorial details

Memorial type
Board / Plaque / Tablet
District
Ogwr
Town
Bridgend
County
Mid Glamorgan
Country
Wales
Commemoration
Second World War (1939-1945)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
64960

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Current location

Held in the local and family history centre
The Register Office
Ty'r Ardd
Sunnyside
Bridgend
Ogwr
Mid Glamorgan
CF31 4AR
Wales

OS Grid Ref: SS 902 796
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Royal Navy crest from HMS Urge, mounted on a wooden shield backboard, with a small brass dedication plaque under the crest. Ships crest is round with a carved rope design border and surmounted by a crown. Central are two golden spurs crossed on a blue background.
Inscription
PRESENTED BY/ THE LORDS COMMISSIONERS OF THE ADMIRALTY/ TO BRIDGEND/ TO COMMEMORATE THE ADOPTION OF/ H.M.S. URGE/ DURING WARSHIP WEEK 22ND NOVEMBER 1941
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 0
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 0
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Undefined
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Board
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Wood
  • Plaque
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Brass
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Sponsorship
Other

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