Countries - First World War
Swansea's Fallen: First World War Cemeteries and Memorials Around the World During the First World War (1914–1918), men from Swansea served on battlefields across the world, many making the ultimate sacrifice and never returning home. Today, they lie buried or are commemorated in cemeteries and memorials across numerous countries. From the battlefields of France and Belgium to the distant lands of Africa, Asia and the Middle East, these sites stand as lasting reminders of the courage, service and sacrifice of Swansea's men during the Great War. Explore the countries to discover where Swansea's First World War servicemen are buried or commemorated. Click on a country to expand the list and reveal the cemeteries and memorials recorded there. The number in brackets beside each country represents the number of cemeteries and memorials, not the number of servicemen buried or commemorated. Each location tells a story and forms part of Swansea's First World War heritage, pre...