Memorial

Llanwrda

Inscription on plinth I

Source: Copyright Anthony Birdwood

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Current Location

A482/ Bro Dulais, Llanwrda, Dinefwr, Dyfed, SA19 8AF, Wales

SN 71333 31666

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Type of Memorial: Serviceman / Servicewoman
WMR Reference Number: 6820
Description: Soldier with head bowed and rifle reversed set on a square plinth with a moulded cornice, base and two steps. The whole is surrounded by railings and a gate. The plinth carries the dedication and names in black lettering.
Inscription: 12o'clock face: Y RHYFEL MAWR 1914-1918 (Trans: The Great War)/COFADAIL I DDEWRION Y PLWYF A/ WNAETHANT YR ABERTH MAWR DROS/ RYDDID EU GWLAD/ (Trans: Memorial to the brave of the Parish who made the great sacrifice for the freedom of of their country.)/ (Names)/ EU HENWAU A BERY YN OES OESOEDD./ (Trans: Their names endureth for evermore.) 9o'clock face:ADEILADWYD GANY PLWYFOLION/ (Trans: Erected by the parishioners/ community) 3o'clock face: PAID BRYSIO HEIBIO I ABERTH/Y DEWRION DA-DIRNAD EI WERTH./ (Trans: Do not rush past their brave sacrifice, understand its value.)/ Y RHYFEL MAWR 1939-1945 (Trans: The Great War)/(Names)

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 7
Died: 7
Information shown: surname,rank,year died,regiment,place of death,forename,decorations
Order of names: surname

Maker(s): MR THOMAS, Mason
Sponsor Type: public
Additional Cost/Sponsorship Information: Land donated by Mr.David Thomas, the local cabinet maker.

Unveiled

19 April 1923

LIEUTENANT COLONEL LEWIS PUGH EVANS VC DSO CMG