Memorial

Trelewis Serviceman Statue WW1 and WW2

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Current Location

The memorial is located near to the junction of the Glynbargoed Road, and the B4255., B4255, Trelewis, Merthyr Tydfil, Mid Glamorgan, CF46 6BS, Wales

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ST 10592 96981

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Serviceman / Servicewoman
WMR Reference Number: 6798
Description: A statue of a soldier in a cap with head bowed, and hands resting on the butt of a reversed rifle. The statue is on a square pillar which is surrounded by railings.
Inscription: 3 o'clock face: ERECTED BY THE / INHABITANTS OF TRELEWIS / TO THE GLORY OF GOD / AND THE IMMORTAL MEMORY / OF THE MEN OF THIS VILLAGE / WHO DIED / FOR THEIR COUNTRY / IN THE GREAT WAR / 1914-1918 / THEY DIED THAT WE MIGHT LIVE / GWELL ANGAU NA CHWILYDD 6 o'clock face: (Names) 9 o'clock face: 1939 - 1945 / IN HONOURED MEMORY OF / (Names)

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 45
Died: 45
Information shown: Forename, surname.
Order of names: Alphabetical by surname.

War: Second World War (1939-1945)
Number Commemorated: 13
Died: 13
Information shown: Surname
Order of names: Alphabetical by surname.

History

Maker(s): David Williams, Sculptor
Daniel Williams of Abercynon, Builder
Costs: £250
Sponsor Type: public
Sponsored By: Going for Green Group (an environmental group) helped to raise the funds for the removal, re-sitting, and renovation of the memorial in 2002.
Additional Cost/Sponsorship Information: Extra funds were needed to pay for surrounding railings and wall. Land given as freehold by local farmer.
Maintenance History: 2002: Restored and relocated at the cost of GBP 22,002.00

Ceremonies

Unveiled

6th June 1925

Mr John Davies, a local school master

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Trelewis Serviceman Statue WW1 and WW2

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Memorial Details

Commemoration

History

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Trelewis Serviceman Statue WW1 and WW2

Current Location

OS Grid Reference

Names listed on this memorial

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Memorial Details

Commemoration

History

Ceremonies

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Reason for move

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