Troedrhiwfuwch Memories
H NASH
Herbert George Nash was born in April 1896 in Worcester, Worcestershire, the son of George and Elizabeth Nash. He had three brothers William, Walter & Edgar and four sisters Alice, Annie, Ada & Constance.
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In 1901 Herbert is 5 years old and the family lived in Worcester. George is a packer at the Iron Works while his older sister Ada is a dress maker.
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Herbert resided in Troedrhiwfuwch at his time of enlistment. His brother Walter Nash lived at 7 Lawrence Terrace, and it is assumed his lived there also. He enlisted in Bargoed & served with The Welsh Regiment 1st Battalion as Private 34212.
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“We remembered that in our collection of family documents we have an old Bible with an inscription inside. The inscription states that the Bible was a gift to Mr and Mrs Nash (Herbert & Walters parents) from the people of Troedrhiwfuwch and Sebastopol in honour of Herbert's sacrifice during the Great War” Samantha Wilson – Great Niece of Herbert Nash
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Photo Courtesy of Samantha Wilson
‘Given to Mr and Mrs Nash, by the inhabitants of Troedrhiwfuwch and Sebastopol, in memory of their dear brother, who made the supreme sacrifice in the Great War’
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He was Killed in Action October 2nd, 1915, in France at the age of 19. He is commemorated in Loos Memorial, France. Panel 77 and 78.
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Herbert’s Brother Walter also enlisted and received the Military Medal. Walter Passed in 1962. He enlisted 12th August 1914. Walter was demobilised: 2nd April 1919 and discharged: 11th August 1920. He was awarded, Military medal, 1914-1915 War, British War Medal, and Victory Medal.
Photo Courtesy of Samantha Wilson