Wilfred Cecil Morgan
Wilfred Cecil Morgan |
Aircraftman 2nd Class Wilfred served with the
Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve and died 29th October 1940.
Wilfred born in 1921, was 3 months old at the time of the
1921 Census, 19th June 1921, and was the son of Owen and Minnie
Morgan.
2nd December 1900, Owen Morgan married Minnie
Jones at St. Pauls Mission Church, Landore.
Owen Morgan and Minnie Jones marriage certificate St. Pauls Mission Church, Landore |
The 1911 Census, records both Owen and Minnie residing at 1 Hopkins Row, Swansea. Owen, 31, is employed as an Upholster. Minnie is 29. The children also present are Herbert Clifford, 10; Lily May, 7; Alfred Thomas, 5; Owen Ernest, 3 and 1-year-old Victor Hugh.
1911 Census |
A decade later, in 1921, the family expanded and resided at 1 Hopkins Row. Owen, 40, has his account as a Upholster. Minne, 39 undertakes Home Duties. The children present are Herbert Clifford, 20; a Upholster employed by O. J. Morgan, Stand, but unemployed—Lily May, 17, also undertaking Home Duties. Alfred Thomas, 15, who is an Errand Boy, is also unemployed. Owen Ernest, 13; Victor Hugh, 11; Minnie Gladys, 9; Gwilym John, 7; Arthur Gwyn, 2 and 3-month-old Wilfred Cecil.
1921 Census |
South Daily Wales Post published articles in 1933 and
1935, following the West Glamorgan Presbytery Scripture examinations,
Wilfred was a pupil of Alexandra Road Sunday School.South Daily Wales Post
30 May 1933
Wilfred played rugby for the Swansea Barbarians before that
played for the schoolboy teams.
South Daily Wales Post 31st October 1940 |
Wilfred had only three weeks previously joined the R.A.F., following
a strenuous medical examination.
Wilfred Cecil Morgan Bethel Welsh Congregational Chapel credit - findagrave |
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