Ystalyfera Fallen
War Graves & Remembrance Graves
Emrys Walters
This is the memorial page for Emrys Walters, native of Ystalyfera, killed during the First World War.
The information on Emrys Walters comes principally from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, from the Labour Voice newspaper, and the Parish Burial Register (courtesy of the Swansea Archives).
| Name | Emrys Walters |
| Date of Death | 25th February 1945 |
| Place of Death | Battle of the Reichswald, North-Rhine Westphalia, Germany |
| Age at Death | 20 (born 1925) |
| Unit and Regiment | Monmouthshire Regiment; 2nd Bn. |
| Rank | Private |
| Service Number | 14685158 |
| Additional Information | Son of David and Elizabeth Walters**nee JENKINS (Born 12/04/1904) of 2 Alltygrug Road, Ystalyfera, Swansea. Former Address Cae Do Isaf, Rhiwfawr. |
| Cemetery | Reichswald Forest War Cemetery, Germany; 50. A. 1. |
| Local Memorials | Ystalyfera War Memorial |
| Known Brothers | Ariel WALTERS (Born 10/03/1922) Possibly Married Swansea Elizabeth M PARKER
Neville WALTERS (Born 1929) Gerald WALTERS (Possibly Born 1926-1931) |
| Known Sisters | Eirlys WALTERS (Born 12/02/1921) Married West Glamorgan 1942 Edward FURMSTON |
From the South Wales Voice 17th March 1945:-
KILLED IN ACTION
News has been received by Mrs David Walters, Alltygrug Road, that her eldest son, Private Emrys Walters, has been killed in action. Before being called up he was employed as a collier's assistant at Pwllbach Colliery. Deep sympathy is extended to his mother and family.
From the South Wales Voice 26th May 1945:-
RHIWFAWR
A Memorial Service in memory of Private Emrys Walters who was killed in action on the Continent earlier this year will be held at Gwrhyd Chapel on Sunday evening.
Ystalyfera - South Wales
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