G.P WARD

George P Ward was born 1894 in Pontygwaith, Rhonnda Cynon Taf to Robert & Martha Ward. He had 4 brothers, Samuel, Joseph, William & Robert and 2 sisters, Mary & Blodwen.

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In 1901 George was 7 years old and lived in Abercynon with his parents and 5 siblings. His father is listed as a Coal Hewer.

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By 1911 George is now 17 and works as a Coal Miner (Hewer) along with his Father and 2 brothers, Samuel & Joseph. They now live in 1 Chapel Road, Troedrhiwfuwch.

 

George served with Monmouthshire Regiment 1st Battalion. Rifleman 1965. He was Killed in action May 8 1915. He is remembered with Honour on the Menin Gate Ypres Belgium Panel 50. This day was later to known as Monmouthshire’s Black Day.