Memorial details

Memorial type
Board / Plaque / Tablet
District
Port Talbot
Town
Aberavon
County
West Glamorgan
Country
Wales
Commemoration
Second World War (1939-1945)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
84910

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Current location

St Paul's Centre
Victoria Road
Aberavon
Port Talbot
West Glamorgan
SA12 6NS
Wales

OS Grid Ref: SS 75625 89885
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Rectangular brass plaque once associated with a church organ. The inscription is in roman capitals and the names of those commemorated are listed in two columns.
Inscription
THE ORGAN IN THIS CHURCH WAS ERECTED/ TO PRAISE GOD AND IN MEMORY OF THE/ FOLLOWING MEN WHO MADE THE SUPREME/ SACRIFICE IN THE GREAT WAR. 1939 - 1945./ (Names)/ MAY THE SOULS OF THE FAITHFUL/ THROUGH THE MERCY OF GOD REST IN PEACE
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 20
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 20
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Forename and surname
    Order of information: Alphabetically by surname
Components
  • Plaque
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Brass
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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