Memorial details

Memorial type
Roll of honour or book of remembrance
District
Swansea
Town
Briton Ferry
County
West Glamorgan
Country
Wales
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
84629

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Current location

Public Library
A474 Neath Road
Briton Ferry
Swansea
West Glamorgan
SA11 2BZ
Wales

OS Grid Ref: SS 74277 94240
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Large framed Roll of Honour. Foliate decoration borders the dedication and top corners. Orante decorations are spread through the inscription including a Union flag, British ensign, crown and foliate designs.
Inscription
ROLL OF HONOUR/ List of Employees who joined H. M. Forces from the VILLIERS TINPLATE COMPANY LTD/ BRITON FERRY/ European War 1914 - 1919/ THE FALLEN IN BATTLE/ (Names)/ (Names)
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 131
    Served and returned: 120
    Died: 11
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Initials, surname, occupation and unit
    Order of information: By occupation
Components
  • Roll of honour
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Paper
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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