Ebenezer Congregational Chapel, Dunvant — A Place of Remembrance

Amid the quiet village of Dunvant stands Ebenezer Congregational Chapel, a place of worship, community, and enduring memory. Its burial ground carries with it a unique link to the sacrifices of war, for here rests Lance Corporal Douglas Stuart Necrews of the Royal Army Ordnance Corps.

Only 19 years old when his life was tragically cut short in 1947, Douglas was laid to rest at Ebenezer, making his grave the chapel’s only military burial. His resting place connects this chapel to the broader story of loss carried by so many families in Swansea and beyond during and after the Second World War.

Today, the presence of Douglas Necrews’ headstone transforms Ebenezer into more than a local place of faith—it is also a site of remembrance. Here, within the chapel grounds, his memory endures as a reminder of youth, service, and sacrifice, ensuring that his life is not forgotten by the community he called home.

Reflection

The grave of Lance Corporal Douglas Necrews invites us to pause and reflect on the cost of conflict. His story is not just one of service, but of a life full of promise ended too soon. Standing at Ebenezer, we are reminded that behind every name lies a family, a community, and an unfinished future. May his resting place continue to inspire gratitude, remembrance, and a lasting commitment to peace.