Hywel John Clement
The 1/5th Battalion of the Welsh Regiment landed on Sword Beach on D-Day, 6th June 1944. Among the soldiers who landed at Sword Beach was Lance Corporal Hywel John Clement.
Hywel, born in 1920, was the only son of John Clements and
Sophia Simons, who married in 1901. John
Clements was a well-known musician
As recorded in the 1921 Census, the Clement family was
living at 8 Garden Village, Fforestfach.
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| 1921 Census |
John, aged 44, was a music teacher, and Sophie, aged 42,
managed household responsibilities. Their children were
Winifred, aged 18, is employed as a Tailoress Presser.
Irene, aged 16, is employed as a Tailoress. Sarah Jane, aged 12, Megan, aged
10, and Moira, aged 7, all attend school. Hywel John, aged 1 year.
According to the 1939 Register, the Clement family resided
at 15 Llwyn Dew. Hywel John, aged 19, was employed as a Motor and Steam Lorry
Driver.
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| 1939 Register |
Hywel sustained injuries during the D-Day operation and was
subsequently transported to a hospital in Liverpool. Hywel passed away here on 14th August
1944 at the age of 24.
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| Herald of Wales |
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| Herald of Wales |
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| Hywel John Clement Bethlehem Congregational Chapel, Fforestfach credit - findagrave |
The headstone inscriptions bear the personal inscription WHO
DIED AT LIVERPOOL OF WOUNDS RECEIVED IN NORMANDY IN D DAY INVASION
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