Figures broken down
When examined by year, the Roll of Honour shows how the impact of the war on the men of Mumbles intensified as the conflict progressed. Losses in 1914 were comparatively few, reflecting the opening months of the war, but numbers rose sharply in 1915 and remained high through 1916. The heaviest losses occurred in 1917 and 1918, years marked by prolonged and costly fighting on several fronts. A small number of deaths recorded after 1918 reflect the lingering effects of war, including wounds and illness suffered during service. Together, the yearly figures illustrate the increasing scale and sustained human cost of the conflict for the community of Mumbles Honour by month highlights clear patterns in the timing of loss among the men of Mumbles during and immediately after the First World War. Deaths occurred throughout the year, but were most frequent in the spring and autumn, with April and October showing the highest numbers. These peaks correspond with periods of intensified mili...
