I have found this site very useful whilst researching my grandfather and g/f 's brother
TIMOTHY DWYER who was killed in action on the 8th May 1915 at the 2nd battle of Ypres at Frezenberg , I believe . Do you have any other information on Timothy who was from Tredegar?

Capt. Gardner was the first manager of Llay Main Colliery (near Wrexham). I am interested in any information about him on behalf of Llai Local History Society.

My Grandfather, Serjeant Robert Charles Jones, Service Number 75 was killed 2nd May 1915 at Ypres, remembered on panel 50, Menin Gate. Carnage. So dreadfully sad, thousands of families, almost beyond human comprehension how it could have happened. I think every single youngster should visit the battlefields to understand this is recent history which very likely had a direct effect on their own family--not many families escaped without some loss in 1914-18. Good luck to the lads in Afganistan, come home safely.

Walter David Morris went to france in Nov 1914, his name is part of the original embarkation roll of the regiment.His death in 1916 was at a time when the battalion were serving on the Somme. By this time the regiment had become the Pioneer Battalion. Does anyone have any records of the action about men moving from Mailly Wood to dig new front line trenches from Redan to Ancre? Please contact me at the above e-mail.
Peter.

Hi Peter,

Your relative was 2151 Cpl Walter David Morris of the 2nd Battalion Monmouthshire Regiment. For more information on this battalion please visit this site...
http://www.abijess.freeserve.co.uk

Kind regards

I would be very interested if someone could tell me in what battle he was killed.He was my fathers brother,I am too young to have known him.Your roll of honour shows he died in 1915.Where would his resting place be?Any more relevant detail would be appreciated.He was reared at 'HOLLY DENE'Cwmnanty-Gynt Abereeg,where I was brought up.

This is a brilliant web site. I'm doing research on the people recorded on the memorial roll in our church in Bucknell. One of the them, WR Morgan, was killed on 29 December 1915 at Elverdinghe Chateau. The photos of the chateau suddenly makes this tragic story come alive.
Just a small point - Pte W R Morgan's service number, according to the CWG site is 2189, not 3189!
I can fill you in with a few more details on WR Morgan if you are interested.

This truly is a brilliant website, came across it totally by accident. Maybe someone kind soul may take pity and find my grandfather on the Absent Voters list. Thomas John Roberts was born in Blaina in 1880 (although his daughter argues that he was born 14th August 1879). I do believe he was a part of this regiment, can anyone help me find his army number on the Absent Voters list?

Regards Trish

hey this site is good but i cant seem to find my nans uncle. Ggreat uncle was from Ebbw Vale. He was born around 1894 and was killed in action on wed 19/5/15, although how is unknown so far

My grandfather served in the 3rd Mons during WW1 and survived the war. I'm trying to find a copy of "With Rifle and Pick" but I haven't got large sums of money to spend. Does anyone know where I can get a copy that is not overpriced? Many thanks....Simon

Hi Martyn,

I know Frederick died 7th June 1917 France and Flanders, but I dont know where exactly he died or where he is buried. He is listed on your roll of honour. Do you have any more information that may help?.

Many Thanks

Tina

I am reseaching my great-uncle who was killed on 26th June 1915 at Ypres. I have read Dr John Dixon's account (Questionable Expertise) and he alludes to some Canadian relatives of Stephen's in his piece. Is there anyway I could contact John by email so that I could get more information.
Being a Sergeant in 1915 I would assume that Stephen was a career soldier - do you have any records of his service, when he signed-up etc.
Also, his brother-in-law, my great grandfather David Henry Williams (31132) also served with the 3rd Mons as a private (apparently also a band member playing the drum). Apart from his medal record do you any information about him. He survived the war.

Thanks

Tony Griffiths

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I found your web site while researching material for my Dad. His Uncle Joe (2394 Pte Joseph Meyrick)was one of the many lives lost. My Dad knows very little about his death so we are trying to piece together a more accurate picture. I found your website really informative and think it is wonderful you are keeping the memory of these brave men alive.

My Great Great Grandfather served in the 3rd Battalion Monmouthshire Regiment, he servived the war but committed suicide and was buried in an unmarked grave. As a family we would like to find him and place a head stone - do you know how we can do this please thanks mrs walker

Hi Martyn,
I am attempting to research my Grandfather and have tried to email you with all the relevant information I have to date with regard to his war service but there seems to be a problem contacting you through your administrator address.
Can you email me so I can pass on the information I have to you please.
Many thanks
Great site by the way, very informative and interesting.
R.

Herbert Savory born and raised in Child Okeford in Dorset but joined Monmouthshire Regiment (1915 - 1918). Am researching war memorial; have got his service record but any further info would be great.

I did email last week but not sure if you received it - this is a wonderful website. I hope the following information is useful for your website and that may be you can provide me with any other information that you may have about him and or where he fought and where he might have been taken prisoner of war - there is very little informtion on this in general

Enlisted for the 3/Monmouth Regiment2752. 7/11/1914
Entry into France 26/6/1915 (aged 19)
MM awarded in London Gazette 29/8/1918 as 9th Battalion Welsh Regiment 53768(part of 58th Infantry Brigade- reserve battalion)
Discharge 21/3/1919

Thanks for your help

best wishes

Nalita

I was trying to find more detail about the Monmouthshire Regiment and accidently found this site.
I have enjoyed reading it, especially the laymans language, it did not lose me in jargon.
I am currently researching my family history and have started to sort out the photographs. The one photograph in particular, is of 12 platoon, whilst in France,one of the soldiers was my father, Clarence Herbert Palmer, bn 9/12/1896. His parents lived in Pontnewydd.
I wondered whether or not this would be of interest to you ?

Christine

Only just getting back into my research. Shortly after you contacted me with info about my Grandfather, WJ Trace, in November 2006, my mother fell and broke her leg. She spent most of the past 20 months in hospital and finally passed away on July 14th. I will now resume my research of her father's time in WW1 in order that I can find out all the things she wanted to know and document them in our family tree. Anyway...great site, keep up the good work!

Regards

Sue

Hi. I have in my posession a death medallion showing the name of a "Howell Morgan Williams". I am unsure as to its origin and would be keen to re-unite it with Mr Williams' family. I have seen a listing for a "Williams, Howell Morgan" in the 3rd Batallion, in 1918 and would be interested to hear from anyone who may be able to help me find out more about it. Thanks

Hi, I found your site by accident, what a great accident it was. i have in my possession a music book which says on the front:-
REGIMENTAL BAND
3RD BATT THE MONMOUTHSHIRE REG
ABERTILLERY

EUPHONIUM

Would any one have any information on the Band? The book possibly belonged to my GGGrandfather James Sims or his brother George both of whom played Euphonium in Brass Bands in the Abertillery/Abersychan/Pontypool area.
Any information would be appreciated.

Thanks Carole

Hi, I found your site by accident, what a great accident it was. i have in my possession a music book which says on the front:-
REGIMENTAL BAND
3RD BATT THE MONMOUTHSHIRE REG
ABERTILLERY

EUPHONIUM

Would any one have any information on the Band? The book possibly belonged to my GGGrandfather James Sims or his brother George both of whom played Euphonium in Brass Bands in the Abertillery/Abersychan/Pontypool area.
Any information would be appreciated.

Thanks Carole

My uncle was killed on 28 June 1944 and is buried at Banneville France. He was a sargeant, I have his service umber, how can I find out more about his involvement in the regiment?

Thanks

Further to my previous posting I now have found further information on the deceased. I have the date of death wrong in my previous posting. I hope the information is of use to you and that it can be added to the history of the regiment members.

Name: MURPHY
Initials: C W
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Rifleman
Regiment/Service: Monmouthshire Regiment
Unit Text: 1st Reserve Bn.
Date of Death: 31/07/1918
Service No: 47041
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: 1556.
Cemetery: BRIDGEND MENTAL HOSPITAL CEMETERY

I have recently found a sole headstone in a field to the rear of Glanrhyd Hospital Penyfai Bridgend in memory of Rifleman Murphy of the Monmouthshir Regiment He died in July 1916. His headstone and the field are wll kept and a poppy is attached to the gate post each year on Rememberence Day. It is the only headstone in the field and there is no evidence of any other burial in the field.

Lieut Sorby was my Grandmothers cousin, he died on 8th May 1915 and is buried in Bailleul Cemetery we have letters written to his parents by his commanding officer and one written by a Sgt recovering in a Liverpool hospital. I would love to locate a photo of him and we are visiting his grave next week.

Your site has been very helpful, i am just begining to collect information , regarding my ancestral name of HUGHES,who are connected to Sudbrook,Portskewette ,and Caldicot area.
I have checked your name roll , and have come across 3 Hughes's ,Date's from 1915-1918,and Thank's to YOUR information ,know a little more about the MONMOUTHSHIRE REGEMENT ,THE PHOTOGRAPH'S are brilliant ,really takes you back in time , i hope to be as lucky , trying to get some photo's of my little relatives ,!!i shall keep your webb site on my favourite's , and will forward you any photo's i can ,ALL THE BEST ,!!
Pauline.

great site

Hello,
does anybody know family details of Private Bradley?
A William Bradley served for some years in the Mons. and Newport Territorials before emigrating to Australia in about 1912.
He joined the AIF and was killed at Gallipoli in 1915.
I would like to establish if they are of the same family.

I've today found part of what I believe to be a white metal Monmouthshire Regiment cap badge in a field in Llanvaches. In order to discover which regiment it represented I found and read the history of the Regiment.
The web site makes sad but fascinating reading.
I wonder who the badge belonged to and just how it came to be in that field?

Hi,an interesting site.I have been researching my grandfather J.W.HOARE,who won the DCM in 1915 and is nice to see his name on the Battalions honours board.Although we cannot find the DCM or indeed what happened to it but i have some family photographs and his general service medal.We have also dicovered his grave in Belgium and have visited and photographed it.If i can help you in any way then drop me a line.Gerald.

It has also come to light that my Great grand farther was made up to Staff Serjeant at some stage, is there any record of this

Regards
Rob

I have many digital copies of photos of my Great Grand Father (Sergeant/Sargeant Peter Huelin). I was trying to find any references but couldn't identify any other than a Group photo of Sargeants. I have a similar more formal version, a clear photo, mine refers to Sudbrook Camp 1st Mon Regt June 1915

This is what has lead me to believe that he was in the 1st Battalion of the Monmouthshire Regiment and was serving in June of 1915

Please reply if you can further my search

Regards

Rob

What an excellant site to find. I have looking into my cousins grandfather - Richard James Matthews who is listed on his son's birth certificate (Herbert Grenfield Matthews born 29 Sep 1914) as being a private in 3rd Monmouth Regiment (colliery Haulier) living at 121 King Street Cwm, his wife is Isabella Matthews nee Chappell.
From what I gather from your site he may at that time been either just called up or been a volunteer in reserve.
I do not have his service number.
If anyone has any information or advice to proceed further I would be most grateful.
best wishes
Paul

Hi - Excellent site.

My wife’s grandfather Thomas short from Newport was stationed here in Northampton, his marriage certificate says he was in the 1st Bn in 1916 when he married a local girl Elizabeth Walker.
I read on the site that the HQ was in the St James Institute Hall here in Northampton, well hall still stands in its original location although the fields that the regiment trained on are full of houses now.
Your site enabled us to know much more about the regiment and its location in Northampton
Thanks very much

Hi - Excellent site.
Living as I do just outside Bow Street, I was most interested in the photos of the Mons in Bow Street in 1910 from where they would have undergone long route marches and manoeuvres on Plynlumon.
Not many Mons men in the Aberystwyth area but I have a photo of Capt NGNK Lewis, kia Sept 1917, who is commemorated on the war memorial in Aber. I have visited his grave on numerous occasions near Ypres.
I also have a plaque and trio to 537730 Pte Trevor Cross, dow 1916 when with the 9th Welsh.

Was involved in tunnelling at Hill 60. shortly thereafter he died (possibly near Kemmel ?) and is buried at Cite Bonjean Cemetery, Armentieres. Does anyone know the exact location of his death?

My Great Uncle Arthur Edmunds Workman died at Frezenberg Ridge (his middle name was Edmunds not Edmond - he was named after his mother's maiden name). I have been researching the 3rd Mons for a while now, but I was very impressed with the work you have done. You have filled some holes I have got in my research. At the moment I am going through the Roll of Honour and plotting where they are all buried and possibly where they died. I have had some problems finding all the names on CWGC. I'll now check my list against yours. Spent a long time in Aber library looking at the Chronicle records. Some interesting letters and reports there. Keep up the good work!

can you please confirm if my grandfather, 2033 SJT A BRITTON, MM and his brother 1524 LCPL J BRITTON, MM were with the battalion at 2nd Ypres....

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Hi My Great Granfather Morgan was in the monmouthshire regiment. What one I do not know. I think his name was John Morgan but evertyone called him either Jack or his Grandchildren Grancha. He was injured but survived the War. His wife was Mary and his first child Mary Jane Morgan was born in 1903 he also had sons George and Eddy and after he finished with the war he had a daughter Gladys about 1916
If anyone knows anything about this Private Morgan please let me know
thankyou Dianne