Llewellyn Owen

 

Llewellyn Owen 
Danygraig Cemetery
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13^th June 1944, the Germans started their V1 flying bombing campaign and during that June, 1,500 bombs, or Doolebugs began to hit the country where Kent was on the front line of these bombs.  RAF, gunners and balloon handlers fought hard to limit the damage on the ground.

One of those that were injured in the bombing was Llewellyn Owen.

Llewellyn Owen was born in 1910, was the son of Edward Thomas Owen and Rebecca Evans.

At the time of the 1911 Census, the family were living at 120 Colorado Terrace, Pentrechwyth. 

1911 Census

Edward, 32, was a Millier and Rebecca, was 30 years old.  Their children were Mary Violet, 8; Edward Thomas, 7, William Griffin, 5; Trevor, 2, and 11-month-old Llewellyn.

Edward Thomas died in 1918 and was buried at Cwmgelly Cemetery

The 1921 Census, Rebecca now widowed is aged 40.  She is living with her children at 91 Foxhole Road.

1921 Census

The children are Thomas Edward, 18 who is a General Labourer.  Trevor, 13; Eleanor Jane, 10; Llewellyn, 11; Gillian, 7; Eva, 5, and 2-year-old Joan Edwina.

April 1933, at St. Thomas church, Llewellyn marries Phyllis Davies. 

Llewellyn Owen and Phyllis Davies
marriage certificate
St. Thomas church

Lewellyn isn’t recorded on the 1939 Register.

South Wales Daily Post

Lewellyn enlisted into the army during 1941, and served with the Army Catering Corps attached to Royal Army Service Corps.

Following his death, the South Wales Daily Post publishes an article regarding Llewellyn’s death.