Examples
Here are some examples personal stories contributed by the public to the project:
The story of Ivor Griffiths’ time with the Welsh Regiment
RSM Samuel Tucker of Caerphilly
Harding Rees – Conscientious Objector
Griffith John Owen of Deiniolen, who lost his life in the sinking of the Transylvania, May 1917
James John Macey’s recollections of the Christmas Truce of 1914, and how he lost his Military Medal
The experiences of Jack Hayes, of Kilmore and Maesteg, in the First World War
Pictures taken by Edwin Cross while serving in India during the First World War
John Owen’s experiences in Egypt and Palestine
Emrys Gordon Jones in the US Army
The story of Corporal Richard Davies, who served for four years on the Western Front.
Images of Fishguard, Goodwick and St Davids during the First World War
The Lewis Brothers of Cwmbwrla, Swansea
Pte Thomas Evans (Royal Welsh Fusiliers), Betws
Jim and Edith Shippen’s experiences in 1917
Pte Edward Morris Edwards, the Royal Welch Fusiliers, Mametz Wood and Hedd Wyn.
A transcript of the list of servicemen who were members of Caersalem Newydd Baptist Chapel, Treboeth.