Ystalyfera Fallen
War Graves & Remembrance Graves
John Griffiths
This is the memorial page for John Griffiths, native of Ystalyfera, killed during the First World War.
The information on John Griffiths comes principally from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, from the Labour Voice newspaper, and the Parish Burial Register (courtesy of the Swansea Archives).
| Name | John Griffiths |
| Date of Death | 28th September 1916 |
| Place of Death | |
| Age at Death | 36 |
| Unit and Regiment | Welsh Regiment; 6th Bn. |
| Rank | Private |
| Service Number | 15217 |
| Additional Information | Son of John Griffiths Cwm-Coy, Newcastle Emlyn, Carmarthenshire. Husband of Beatrice May Griffiths 17, Corbett Street, Ogmore Vale, Glam. Born in Newcastle Emlyn, Cards. Lived in Ystalyfera. |
| Cemetery | DERNANCOURT COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION - FRANCE; III. B. 5. |
| Remembrance Grave | . |
| Memorial | |
| Local Memorials | Ystalyfera War Memorial |
| Family Details | |
| Known Brothers | |
| Known Sisters |
From the Labour Voice newspaper, 21st October 1916 :-
PAGE 2
Intimation has been received by Mr. Llewelyn Davies, manager of the local branch of the Co-operative Society that Private John Griffiths of the 3rd Mons has fallen in action. Private Griffiths, who was formerly manager at the Ystalyfera stores, was a native of Newcastle Emlyn and leaves a widow with whom much sympathy is felt. He was severely wounded in the head and stomach on the 28th of last month and died soon afterwards in hospital. His body was buried in the hospital cemetery. Private Griffiths was well known and respected in the district and his loss will be keenly felt. He lodged with Mrs. Griffiths of Smithfield.
Ystalyfera - South Wales
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