Memorial details

Memorial type
Board / Plaque / Tablet
District
Neath
Town
Neath
County
West Glamorgan
Country
Wales
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
84764

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Current location

St Thomas Church
Neath
Neath
West Glamorgan
SA11 3LL
Wales

OS Grid Ref: SS 75324 97673
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Rectangular white stone tablet mounted on a dark wood backboard. The inscription is written in black block capital lettering.
Inscription
TO THE HONOUR AND GLORY OF GOD/ AND/ IN LOVING MEMORY/ OF THE FOLLOWING WORSHIPPERS/ AT THIS CHURCH,/ WHO MADE THE SUPREME SACRIFICE/ IN THE GREAT WAR, 1914 - 1918:/ (Names)/ "Gwell Angau na Chywilydd."/ 1939 - 1945,/ (Names)
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Benjamin, D C
Benjamin, T H
Harris, J F
Holmes, E
Holmes, H
Powis, Glen
See details for all 6 names
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 5
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 5
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Initials and surname, unit
    Order of information: Alphabetically by surname
Components
  • Tablet
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stone
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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