Second World War - British Army - Swansea Men (C)

 

C

Surname

Christian Names

Service Number

Rank

Theatre of War

Date of Death

Age

Regiment

Battalion

Cadle

Edward

Terence

1492325

Gunner

Far East

Between

24

Royal Artillery

8 Coast Regiment

1st October 1942

And

2nd October 1942

Born

Swansea, Glamorgan

 

Resident /Enlist

Swansea, Glamorgan

Cemetery/Memorial

Sai Wan Memorial, China

Cemetery/Memorial Reference

Column 3

Additional Information

Son of Frederick and Ann Cadle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surname

Christian Names

Service Number

Rank

Theatre of War

Date of Death

Age

Regiment

Battalion

Caie

William George

3974061

Trooper

Middle East

27th May 1942

32

Royal Tank

Regiment, R.A.C.

3rd

Born

Aberdeenshire, Scotland

 

Resident /Enlist

Swansea, Glamorgan

Cemetery/Memorial

Alamein Memorial, Egypt

Cemetery/Memorial Reference

Column 22

Additional Information

Son of Andrew and Christina Caie; husband of Gladys Caie, of Cwmbwrla, Swansea

Marriage Information

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surname

Christian Names

Service Number

Rank

Theatre of War

Date of Death

Age

Regiment

Battalion

Cameron

Alistair Ewen Patrick

94375

Second

Lieutenant

United Kingdom

27th June 1940

 

Welch Regiment

2/5th Battalion

Born

Swansea, Glamorgan

 

Resident /Enlist

Swansea, Glamorgan

Cemetery/Memorial

St. Hilary Churchyard, Killay, Swansea

Cemetery/Memorial Reference

Grave 103

Additional Information

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surname

Christian Names

Service Number

Rank

Theatre of War

Date of Death

Age

Regiment

Battalion

Carpenter

Ronald

315019

Lieutenant

India

29th October 1944

25

South

Staffordshire

Regiment

 

Attached

Attached

South Wales

Borderers

 

Born

Bedfordshire

 

Resident /Enlist

Swansea, Glamorgan

Cemetery/Memorial

Gauhati War Cemetery, India

Cemetery/Memorial Reference

3.F.1

Headstone Inscription

In Memory

Of My Beloved

And Cherished Husband

Additional Information

Son of Charles and Mary Carpenter; husband of Dorothy Jean Carpenter of Brynmawr, Brecknockshire

Marriage Information

March 1943, Swansea, Glamorgan  Wife – Dorothy Jean Powell

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surname

Christian Names

Service Number

Rank

Theatre of War

Date of Death

Age

Regiment

Battalion

Carr

James Cyril

3969249

Staff Serjeant

Sicily

10th July 1943

27

The Gilder Pilot Regiment, A.A.C.

1st

Born

Swansea, Glamorgan

 

Resident /Enlist

Swansea, Glamorgan

Cemetery/Memorial

Syracuse War Cemetery, Italy

Cemetery/Memorial Reference

II.F.7

Headstone Inscription

Memories Are Our Dearest

Treasure In Our Hearts

He Will Live Forever

Additional Information

Son of Andrew and Mary Carr, of Clydach

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surname

Christian Names

Service Number

Rank

Theatre of War

Date of Death

Age

Regiment

Battalion

Carran

Harry John

1432951

Corporal

Middle East

30th April 1943

21

King’s Royal Rifle Corps

1st Battalion

Born

Swansea, Glamorgan

 

Resident /Enlist

Swansea, Glamorgan

Cemetery/Memorial

Medjez-el-Bab War Cemetery, Tunisia

Cemetery/Memorial Reference

11.H.11

Headstone Inscription

You Only Sleep

Again to Wake

To Greet Us At The Heavenly Gate

Rest In Peace

Additional Information

Son of Joseph Joseph and Mary Emily Carr; husband of Violet Mary Carr, of Highbury, London

Marriage Information

September 1939, Islington, Middlesex  Wife – Violet Mary Wood

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surname

Christian Names

Service Number

Rank

Theatre of War

Date of Death

Age

Regiment

Battalion

Carty

James Joseph

6146089

Lance

Corporal

Italy

21st June 1944

24

The Buffs (Royal East Kent

Regiment)

5th Battalion

Born

Eire, Ireland

 

Resident /Enlist

Swansea, Glamorgan

Cemetery/Memorial

Cassino Memorial, Italy

Cemetery/Memorial Reference

Panel 4

Additional Information

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surname

Christian Names

Service Number

Rank

Theatre of War

Date of Death

Age

Regiment

Battalion

Cavey

John

3962078

Private

Western Europe Campaign 1944/45

6th June 1944

23

The Parachute Regiment, A.A.C.

7th Battalion

Born

Eire, Ireland

 

Resident /Enlist

Swansea, Glamorgan

Cemetery/Memorial

La Delivrande War Cemetery, Douvres, France

Cemetery/Memorial Reference

Special Memorial IV.K.6

Additional Information

Son of Patrick and Mary Cavey, of Jersey Marine, Glamorgan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surname

Christian Names

Service Number

Rank

Theatre of War

Date of Death

Age

Regiment

Battalion

Challis

Albert David George

14531174

Driver

United Kingdom

3rd April 1945

36

Royal Engineers

 

Born

Swansea, Glamorgan

 

Resident /Enlist

Swansea, Glamorgan

Cemetery/Memorial

Coedgwilym Cemetery, Glamorgan

Cemetery/Memorial Reference

Section I. Grave 1002

Additional Information

Son of Walter Henry and Helen Mabel Challis, of Clydach, Swansea; husband of Jemima Eluned Challis, of Clydach

Marriage Information

December 1935, West Glamorgan  Wife – Jemima Eluned Charles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surname

Christian Names

Service Number

Rank

Theatre of War

Date of Death

Age

Regiment

Battalion

Chelley

Charles Henry

T/127692

Driver

France and Belgium Campaign 1939/40

Between

30

Royal Army

Service Corps

2 Left of Communication Railhead Company

20th May 1940

And

23rd May 1940

Born

Swansea, Glamorgan

 

Resident /Enlist

Swansea, Glamorgan

Cemetery/Memorial

Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, France

Cemetery/Memorial Reference

Plot 13. Row B. Grave 18

Headstone Inscription

In Memory Of Charles

“When Day IS Done”

Remembered By

Wife Hetty And Son Frank

Additional Information

Son of Charles H. and E. Ann Chelley; husband of Hetty Chelley, of Milford Haven,

Pembrokeshire

Marriage Information

September 1936, Swansea, Glamorgan  Wife – Hetty Arnold

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surname

Christian Names

Service Number

Rank

Theatre of War

Date of Death

Age

Regiment

Battalion

Chugg

Sidney Philip

15177883

Lance

Bombardier

Middle East

30th December 1941

23

Royal Artillery

291 Battery

94 Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment

Born

Swansea, Glamorgan

 

Resident /Enlist

Swansea, Glamorgan

Cemetery/Memorial

Benghazi War Cemetery, Libya

Cemetery/Memorial Reference

8.E.16

Headstone Inscription

Until Memories Fade

And Life Departs

He Will Live

Forever In Our Hearts

Additional Information

Son of William George and Mary Ellen Chugg, of Swansea

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surname

Christian Names

Service Number

Rank

Theatre of War

Date of Death

Age

Regiment

Battalion

Cilia

James

D/22179

Private

United Kingdom

9th January 1941

 

Welch Regiment

17th (H.D.) Regiment

Born

Swansea, Glamorgan

 

Resident /Enlist

Swansea, Glamorgan

Cemetery/Memorial

St. Peter Churchyard, Cockett, Swansea

Cemetery/Memorial Reference

S.E.B. Grave 86

Headstone Inscription

Rest In Peace

Additional Information

Son of Mr. and Mrs. James Cilia; husband of Mimi Cilia, of Mayhill, Swansea

Marriage Information

June 1934, Swansea, Glamorgan  Wife – Margaret M. Evans

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surname

Christian Names

Service Number

Rank

Theatre of War

Date of Death

Age

Regiment

Battalion

Clarke

Clifford

3910249

Private

Italy

10th June 1944

25

Wiltshire Regiment

2nd Battalion

Born

Swansea, Glamorgan

 

Resident /Enlist

Swansea, Glamorgan

Cemetery/Memorial

Cassino Memorial, Italy

Cemetery/Memorial Reference

Panel 10

Additional Information

Son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Clarke, of Sketty, Swansea

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surname

Christian Names

Service Number

Rank

Theatre of War

Date of Death

Age

Regiment

Battalion

Clement

Hywel John

3966607

Lance

Corporal

United Kingdom

14th August 1944

24

Welch Regiment

1/5th Battalion

Born

Swansea, Glamorgan

 

Resident /Enlist

Swansea, Glamorgan

Cemetery/Memorial

Bethlehem Congregational Chapelyard, Fforestfach, Swansea

Cemetery/Memorial Reference

Plot C. Row G. Grave 4

Headstone Inscription

Who Died At Liverpool

Of Wounds

Received At Normandy

In D Day Invasion

Additional Information

Son of John and Sophia Clement, of Fforestfach, Swansea

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surname

Christian Names

Service Number

Rank

Theatre of War

Date of Death

Age

Regiment

Battalion

Clement

Joseph Henry

1547296

Gunner

United Kingdom

3rd July 1940

24

Royal Artillery

462 Battery

71 Searchlight

Regiment

Born

Swansea, Glamorgan

 

Resident /Enlist

Swansea, Glamorgan

Cemetery/Memorial

Duke Street Cemetery, Southport

Cemetery/Memorial Reference

Plot C. Collective Grave 3 (Screen Wall Panel 1)

Additional Information

Son of Evan John and Elizabeth Clement

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surname

Christian Names

Service Number

Rank

Theatre of War

Date of Death

Age

Regiment

Battalion

Clemson

Hedworth

5883486

Signalman

Malaya

13th February 1942

24

Royal Corps of Signals

18th Divisional Signals

Born

Swansea, Glamorgan

 

Resident /Enlist

Swansea, Glamorgan

Cemetery/Memorial

Kranji War Cemetery, Singapore

Cemetery/Memorial Reference

Collective Grave 24.A.1-14

Headstone Inscription

There’s Some Corner Of A

Foreign Field

That Is Forever

England

Additional Information

Son of William and Louisa Clemson, of Westcross, Swansea

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surname

Christian Names

Service Number

Rank

Theatre of War

Date of Death

Age

Regiment

Battalion

Coates

Arthur

3910292

Private

United Kingdom

15th July 1940

 

South Wales

Borderers

 

Born

Swansea, Glamorgan

 

Resident /Enlist

Swansea, Glamorgan

Cemetery/Memorial

Dublin Road Cemetery, Omagh, Ireland

Cemetery/Memorial Reference

Section A. Inner. Grave 134

Additional Information

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surname

Christian Names

Service Number

Rank

Theatre of War

Date of Death

Age

Regiment

Battalion

Coates

Richard

4192705

Private

Burma

17th February 1943

21

The King’s

Regiment

(Liverpool)

13th Battalion

Born

Swansea, Glamorgan

 

Resident /Enlist

Swansea, Glamorgan

Cemetery/Memorial

Rangoon Memorial, Myanmar

Cemetery/Memorial Reference

Face 5

Additional Information

Son of Mr. and Mrs. R. Coates, of Swansea; husband of M. J. Coates, of Townhill, Swansea

Marriage Information

December 1940, Swansea, Glamorgan  Wife – Marjorie J. Powis

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surname

Christian Names

Service Number

Rank

Theatre of War

Date of Death

Age

Regiment

Battalion

Coates

Ronald

14414937

Fusilier

Western Europe Campaign 1944/45

17th July 1944

19

Royal Welch

Fusiliers

4th Battalion

Born

Swansea, Glamorgan

 

Resident /Enlist

Swansea, Glamorgan

Cemetery/Memorial

Bayeux Memorial, France

Cemetery/Memorial Reference

Panel 14. Column 1

Additional Information

Son of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Coates, of Port Tennant, Swansea

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surname

Christian Names

Service Number

Rank

Theatre of War

Date of Death

Age

Regiment

Battalion

Colclough

William

Leonard

921191

Gunner

Western Europe Campaign 1944/45

1st July 1945

26

Royal Artillery

121 Medium Regiment

Born

Swansea, Glamorgan

 

Resident /Enlist

Swansea, Glamorgan

Cemetery/Memorial

Celle War Cemetery, Germany

Cemetery/Memorial Reference

2.B.1

Headstone Inscription

At The Going Down

Of The Sun

And In The Morning

We Will Remember

Additional Information

Son of Samuel and Agnes Jane Colclough, of Swansea; husband of Cecilia Colclough, of

Manselton, Swansea

Marriage Information

December 1940, Swansea, Glamorgan  Wife – Cecilia D. Davies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surname

Christian Names

Service Number

Rank

Theatre of War

Date of Death

Age

Regiment

Battalion

Cole

Frederick

3972555

Private

Italy

27th May 1944

29

North Staffordshire Regiment

2nd Battalion

Born

Swansea, Glamorgan

 

Resident /Enlist

Swansea, Glamorgan

Cemetery/Memorial

Beach Head War Cemetery, Anzio, Italy

Cemetery/Memorial Reference

XVI.B.3

Headstone Inscription

Only Those Who Have Lost

Can Tell The Pain

Of Parting

Without A Farewell

Additional Information

Son of Alfred Cole, and of Emily Cole, of Swansea

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surname

Christian Names

Service Number

Rank

Theatre of War

Date of Death

Age

Regiment

Battalion

Cole

Thomas

William

7952821

Private

Western Europe Campaign 1944/45

26th June 1944

20

Royal Armoured Corps

4th/7th Royal Dragoon Guards

Born

Swansea, Glamorgan

 

Resident /Enlist

Swansea, Glamorgan

Cemetery/Memorial

St. Manvieu War Cemetery, Cheux, France

Cemetery/Memorial Reference

I.G.11

Headstone Inscription

Peacefully Sleeping

Free From Pain

In God’s Own Time

We Shall Meet Again

Additional Information

Son of David George and Mary Jane Cole, of Neath, Glamorgan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surname

Christian Names

Service Number

Rank

Theatre of War

Date of Death

Age

Regiment

Battalion

Coleman

Ronald Charles

14531181

Private

Italy

1st March 1945

34

Welch Regiment

1st Battalion

Born

Swansea, Glamorgan

 

Resident /Enlist

Swansea, Glamorgan

Cemetery/Memorial

Bari War Cemetery, Italy

Cemetery/Memorial Reference

XII.C.9

Headstone Inscription

Deep In Our Hearts

His Memory Is Kept

We Who Love Him

Can Never Forget

Additional Information

Son of Rowland and Phoebe Coleman; husband of Emily Coleman, of Brynhyfryd, Swansea

Marriage Information

June 1934, Swansea, Glamorgan  Wife – Emily Passmore  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surname

Christian Names

Service Number

Rank

Theatre of War

Date of Death

Age

Regiment

Battalion

Collier

William George

4208799

Lance

Corporal

Western Europe Campaign 1944/45

17th July 1944

40

Royal Welch

Fusiliers

7th Battalion

Born

Swansea, Glamorgan

 

Resident /Enlist

Swansea, Glamorgan

Cemetery/Memorial

Banneville-la-Campagne War Cemetery, France

Cemetery/Memorial Reference

II.C.11

Headstone Inscription

Brother

One Of The Best

God Grant You

Eternal Rest

Additional Information

Son of Frederick and Elizabeth Jane Collier, of Swansea

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surname

Christian Names

Service Number

Rank

Theatre of War

Date of Death

Age

Regiment

Battalion

Collin

Alfred Walter

1695319

Gunner

West Africa

24th July 1942

29

Royal Artillery

71 Battery

1 Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment

Born

Swansea, Glamorgan

 

Resident /Enlist

Swansea, Glamorgan

Cemetery/Memorial

King Tom Cemetery, Freetown, Sierra Leone

Cemetery/Memorial Reference

7.G.1

Headstone Inscription

Till We Meet Again

Additional Information

Son of Walter Benjamin and Nellie Louise Collin, of Bitterne Park, Southampton

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surname

Christian Names

Service Number

Rank

Theatre of War

Date of Death

Age

Regiment

Battalion

Collins

Cyril Brinley John

14388828

Signalman

Western Europe Campaign 1944/45

3rd August 1944

21

Royal Corps of Signals

59th Divisional Signals

Born

Swansea, Glamorgan

 

Resident /Enlist

Swansea, Glamorgan

Cemetery/Memorial

Fontenay-le-Pesnel War Cemetery, Tessel, France

Cemetery/Memorial Reference

II.A.17

Headstone Inscription

Peacefully Sleeping

Free From Pain

In God’s Own Time

We Shall Meet Again

Loving Wife and Son Cyril

Additional Information

Son of Brinley and Marther Collins; husband of Vera Joan Collins, of Stanley Co. Durham

Marriage Information

July 1943, Swansea, Glamorgan  Wife – Vera Joan Minto

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surname

Christian Names

Service Number

Rank

Theatre of War

Date of Death

Age

Regiment

Battalion

Collins

David Charles

2735592

Guardsman

France and Belgium Campaign 1939/40

24th May 1940

21

Welsh Guards

2nd Battalion

Born

Swansea, Glamorgan

 

Resident /Enlist

Swansea, Glamorgan

Cemetery/Memorial

Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, France

Cemetery/Memorial Reference

Plot 13. Row A. Grave 4

Headstone Inscription

Though Seas Divide Us

From Where You Lie

Not A Day Do We Forget

Nor Ever Will R.I.P

Additional Information

Son of David George and Margaret Collins, of Uplands, Swansea

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surname

Christian Names

Service Number

Rank

Theatre of War

Date of Death

Age

Regiment

Battalion

Collins

John

869889

Gunner

United Kingdom

25th July 1940

 

Royal Artillery

132 Field Regiment

Born

Swansea, Glamorgan

 

Resident /Enlist

Swansea, Glamorgan

Cemetery/Memorial

Danygraig Cemetery, St. Thomas, Swansea

Cemetery/Memorial Reference

Section I. Grave 738

Additional Information

Son of John and Gladys Colins, of Swansea

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surname

Christian Names

Service Number

Rank

Theatre of War

Date of Death

Age

Regiment

Battalion

Collins

Ronald

869293

Sapper

France and Belgian Campaign, 1939/40

Between

19

Royal Engineers

245 Field Company

1st June 1940

And

4th June 1940

Born

Swansea, Glamorgan

 

Resident /Enlist

Swansea, Glamorgan

Cemetery/Memorial

Dunkirk Town Cemetery, France

Cemetery/Memorial Reference

Plot 2. Row 7. Grave 9

Headstone Inscription

Not Gone From Dad’s Thoughts

Nor From Mum’s Love

But To BE With Jesus

To Wait For Us Above

Additional Information

Son of John and Gladys Collins, of Swansea

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surname

Christian Names

Service Number

Rank

Theatre of War

Date of Death

Age

Regiment

Battalion

Comley

William Peter

2738439

Guardsman

Western European Campaign, 1944/45

10th August 1945

22

Welsh Guards

2nd Armoured

Reconnaissance

Battalion

Born

Swansea, Glamorgan

 

Resident /Enlist

Swansea, Glamorgan

Cemetery/Memorial

Cologne Southern Cemetery, France

Cemetery/Memorial Reference

Plot 7. Row F. Grave 19

Headstone Inscription

The Toll You Paid

Is Hard To Bear

But God has You Now

In His Loving Care

Additional Information

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surname

Christian Names

Service Number

Rank

Theatre of War

Date of Death

Age

Regiment

Battalion

Cook

Leslie

7620890

Staff Corporal

United Kingdom

9th May 1941

 

Royal Army

Ordnance Corps

 

Born

Swansea, Glamorgan

 

Resident /Enlist

Swansea, Glamorgan

Cemetery/Memorial

Morriston Cemetery, Swansea

Cemetery/Memorial Reference

Section C. Grave 445

Additional Information

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surname

Christian Names

Service Number

Rank

Theatre of War

Date of Death

Age

Regiment

Battalion

Cooze

Alfred James

T/11260323

Driver

Western Europe Campaign 1944/45

15th April 1956

24

Royal Army

Service Corps

 

Born

Swansea, Glamorgan

 

Resident /Enlist

Swansea, Glamorgan

Cemetery/Memorial

Hamburg Cemetery, Germany

Cemetery/Memorial Reference

3A.L.3

Headstone Inscription

Too Dearly Loved

To Ever Be Forgotten

Additional Information

Son of John Francis and Sarah Jane Cooze, of Plas Marl, Swansea

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surname

Christian Names

Service Number

Rank

Theatre of War

Date of Death

Age

Regiment

Battalion

Copp

Witham James

1721499

Gunner

United Kingdom

21st January 1942

 

Royal Artillery

413 Battery

85 Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment

Born

Swansea, Glamorgan

 

Resident /Enlist

Swansea, Glamorgan

Cemetery/Memorial

Brookwood 1939-1945 Memorial, Surrey

Cemetery/Memorial Reference

Panel 3. Column 1

Additional Information

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surname

Christian Names

Service Number

Rank

Theatre of War

Date of Death

Age

Regiment

Battalion

Cornelius

Arthur William

2733663

Guardsman

France and Belgian Campaign 1939/40

13th May 1940

25

Welsh Guards

2nd Battalion

Born

Swansea, Glamorgan

 

Resident /Enlist

Swansea, Glamorgan

Cemetery/Memorial

Hook of Holland General Cemetery, Netherlands

Cemetery/Memorial Reference

Row F. Collective Grave 58-60

Headstone Inscription

At The Going Down Of The Sun

And In The Morning

We Will Remember Himm

Additional Information

Son of Mr. and Mrs. David Thomas Cornelius, Swansea

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surname

Christian Names

Service Number

Rank

Theatre of War

Date of Death

Age

Regiment

Battalion

Cottle

Alfred George

13016132

Serjeant

Western Europe Campaign 1944/45

1st November 1944

44

Pioneer Corps

144 Company

Born

Bristol, Gloucestershire

 

Resident /Enlist

Swansea, Glamorgan

Cemetery/Memorial

Schoonselhof Cemetery, Belgium

Cemetery/Memorial Reference

III.F.18

Headstone Inscription

Thy Will Be Done

Additional Information

Husband of Mary Elizabeth Cottle, of Mayhill, Glamorgan

Marriage Information

October 1922, Swansea, Glamorgan  Wife – Gwendoline A. Bevan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surname

Christian Names

Service Number

Rank

Theatre of War

Date of Death

Age

Regiment

Battalion

Cousins

Ralph

14339478

Sapper

United Kingdom

18th November 1945

32

Royal Engineers

966 (I.W.T.) Company

Born

Swansea, Glamorgan

 

Resident /Enlist

Swansea, Glamorgan

Cemetery/Memorial

St. Teilo Churchyard, Bishopston, Swansea

Cemetery/Memorial Reference

New Ground Row 4. Grave 11

Additional Information

Husband of Florence Mary Cousins, of Bishopston

Marriage Information

September 1939, West Glamorgan  Wife – Florence Mary Bevan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surname

Christian Names

Service Number

Rank

Theatre of War

Date of Death

Age

Regiment

Battalion

Cousins

Trevor

5388598

Private

Western Europe Campaign 1944/45

4th August 1944

25

Oxford and Bucks Light Infantry

1st Battalion

Born

Swansea, Glamorgan

 

Resident /Enlist

Swansea, Glamorgan

Cemetery/Memorial

Brouay War Cemetery, France

Cemetery/Memorial Reference

I.E.11

Headstone Inscription

In Loving Memory Of

Our Dear Son Trevor

“Thy Will Be Done”

R.I.P

Additional Information

Son of Thomas James and Emma Mary Cousins, of Sketty, Swansea

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surname

Christian Names

Service Number

Rank

Theatre of War

Date of Death

Age

Regiment

Battalion

Cowen

Norman

781458

Gunner

United Kingdom

14th March 1944

 

Royal Artillery

481 Battery

98 Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment

Born

Swansea, Glamorgan

 

Resident /Enlist

Swansea, Glamorgan

Cemetery/Memorial

Prudhoe New Cemetery, Northumberland

Cemetery/Memorial Reference

Grave 2365

Additional Information

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surname

Christian Names

Service Number

Rank

Theatre of War

Date of Death

Age

Regiment

Battalion

Cowley

David Louis

847344

Corporal

Western Europe Campaign 1944/45

25th August 1944

29

Royal Tank

Regiment, R.A.C.

1st

Born

Swansea, Glamorgan

 

Resident /Enlist

Swansea, Glamorgan

Cemetery/Memorial

Conde-sur-Risle Churchyard, France

Cemetery/Memorial Reference

Joint Grave

Headstone Inscription

Till The Dawn Breaks

Additional Information

Son of Daniel and Evangeline Cowley; husband of Ellen W. Cowley, of Bridlington, Yorkshire

Marriage Information

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surname

Christian Names

Service Number

Rank

Theatre of War

Date of Death

Age

Regiment

Battalion

Cox

David

Hemersham

174732

Lieutenant

Sicily

16th August 1943

23

Cheshire

Regiment

2nd Battalion

Born

Swansea, Glamorgan

 

Resident /Enlist

Swansea, Glamorgan

Cemetery/Memorial

Catania War Cemetery, Sicily

Cemetery/Memorial Reference

II.A.49

Headstone Inscription

50th Division

Eighth Army

Additional Information

Son of A. Gordon Cox, and of Menna Cox, of Clifton, Bristol

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surname

Christian Names

Service Number

Rank

Theatre of War

Date of Death

Age

Regiment

Battalion

Crabb

Harry

14691049

Rifleman

Western Europe Campaign 1944/45

8th November 1944

19

Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)

9th Battalion

Born

Swansea, Glamorgan

 

Resident /Enlist

Swansea, Glamorgan

Cemetery/Memorial

Nederweert War Cemetery, Netherlands

Cemetery/Memorial Reference

II.A.13

Headstone Inscription

The Lord Giveth

And The Lord Taketh Away

“Thy Will Be Done”

Additional Information

Son of Alfred George and Ellen Crabb, of Cwmburla, Swansea

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surname

Christian Names

Service Number

Rank

Theatre of War

Date of Death

Age

Regiment

Battalion

Crocker

Alfred Percy

4203027

Private

Western Europe Campaign 1944/45

28th June 1944

29

Monmouthshire Regiment

3rd Battalion

Born

Swansea, Glamorgan

 

Resident /Enlist

Swansea, Glamorgan

Cemetery/Memorial

Hottot-les-Bagues War Cemetery, France

Cemetery/Memorial Reference

VI.B.2

Headstone Inscription

He Died That We Might Live

Let Us Be

Worthy Of Such A Sacrifice

Additional Information

Son of Percy and Harriet Crocker, of St. Thomas, Swansea; husband of Eileen May Crocker, of St. Thomas

Marriage Information

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surname

Christian Names

Service Number

Rank

Theatre of War

Date of Death

Age

Regiment

Battalion

Crocker

Richard

Edward

1796056

Fusilier

Italy

22nd November 1944

 

Lancashire

Fusiliers

2nd Battalion

Born

Swansea, Glamorgan

 

Resident /Enlist

Swansea, Glamorgan

Cemetery/Memorial

Santerno Valley War Cemetery, Italy

Cemetery/Memorial Reference

I.C.2

Headstone Inscription

Rest In Peace

Additional Information

Son of R. and May Crocker, of Cwmbwrla, Swansea

Marriage Information

 

 

 

Surname

Christian Names

Service Number

Rank

Theatre of War

Date of Death

Age

Regiment

Battalion

Cross

William Charles

T/69347

Driver

France and Belgium Campaign 1939/40

27th May 1940

24

Royal Army

Service Corps

 

Born

Swansea, Glamorgan

 

Resident /Enlist

Swansea, Glamorgan

Cemetery/Memorial

Dunkirk Memorial, France

Cemetery/Memorial Reference

Column 135

Additional Information

Son of Walter James Cross and Margaret Cross; husband of Gwendolen Mary Cross, of

Manselton, Swansea

Marriage Information

June 1939, Swansea, Glamorgan  Wife – Gwendolen Mary Darlington

 

 

Surname

Christian Names

Service Number

Rank

Theatre of War

Date of Death

Age

Regiment

Battalion

Cuff

William Alfred

2738540

Guardsman

Western Europe Campaign 1944/45

11th August 1944

31

Welsh Guards

1st Battalion

Born

Port Talbot, Glamorgan

 

Resident /Enlist

Swansea, Glamorgan

Cemetery/Memorial

St. Charles de Percy War Cemetery, France

Cemetery/Memorial Reference

VII.D.7

Headstone Inscription

Blessed Are The Pure In Heart

For They Shell See God

“Cymru Am Byth”

Additional Information

Son of William F. and Annie J. Cuff, of Port Talbot, Glamorgan

 

 

Surname

Christian Names

Service Number

Rank

Theatre of War

Date of Death

Age

Regiment

Battalion

Cullen

James

4188573

Fusilier

United Kingdom

13th May 1944

35

Royal Welch

Fusiliers

31st Battalion

Born

Swansea, Glamorgan

 

Resident /Enlist

Swansea, Glamorgan

Cemetery/Memorial

Morriston Cemetery, Swansea

Cemetery/Memorial Reference

Section H. Grave 392

Headstone Inscription

In Loving Memory Of James

Dearly Beloved Husband Of Rebecca

R.I.P

Additional Information

Son of Edward and Elizabeth Cullen, of Swansea; husband of Rebecca Cullen, of Reading, Berkshire

Marriage Information

September 1934, Swansea, Glamorgan  Wife – Rebecca Brooks

 

 

Surname

Christian Names

Service Number

Rank

Theatre of War

Date of Death

Age

Regiment

Battalion

Curds

John Albert

5889860

Private

Italy

19th March 1944

24

Northamptonshire Regiment

2nd Battalion

Born

Swansea, Glamorgan

 

Resident /Enlist

Swansea, Glamorgan

Cemetery/Memorial

Beach Head War Cemetery, Anzio, Italy

Cemetery/Memorial Reference

II.F.4

Headstone Inscription

Deep In Our Hearts

Your Memory Is Kept

We Who Loved You

Will Never Forget

Additional Information

Son of John and Evelyn Curds, of Northampton

 

 

Surname

Christian Names

Service Number

Rank

Theatre of War

Date of Death

Age

Regiment

Battalion

Curtis

Henry James

D/17960

Private

United Kingdom

21st September 1940

60

Welch Regiment

17th (H.D.) Battalion

Born

Swansea, Glamorgan

 

Resident /Enlist

Swansea, Glamorgan

Cemetery/Memorial

Cwmgelli Cemetery, Swansea

Cemetery/Memorial Reference

Section F. Grave 3420

Headstone Inscription

He Is Gone

But Not Forgotten

Worthy Of Remembrance

Additional Information

Son of Sidney and Susan Curtis, of Swansea; husband of Molly A. Curtis, of Brynhyfryd, Swansea

Marriage Information

 

 

 

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