Newport's War Dead

formerly Newport, Monmouthshire, UK

 

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Surname J
Jackson, Richard, Mercantile Marine, Purser's Clerk,     WW1

 

  Jackson, John R, 26th February 1918, Mercantile Marine, H.M.H.S. "Glenart Castle" (Southampton), Able Seaman, Son of Mr. and Mrs. Jackson, of 77, Commercial Rd., Newport, Mon., TOWER HILL MEMORIAL,

 

Jackson, Thomas Charles, 26th January 1916, 8th Bn. South Wales Borderers, 8/16565, Private, SALONIKA (LEMBET ROAD) MILITARY CEMETERY. 65.

 

Newport High School memorial in St Marks church Jackson, William Ernest, 20, 1st January 1916, 14th Bn. London Regiment (London Scottish), 5384, Private, Son of the late William H. and Annie Jackson, GOMMECOURT BRITISH CEMETERY No.2, HEBUTERNE, V. C. 4.

Local memorial - St Marks church and entry from Newport Intermediate School for Boys Directory and entry register

Directory entry                                        School entry register

 

William Jackson's headstone Jackson, William George, 28, 27th June 1918, 1st Bn. Monmouthshire Regiment, 2119, Serjeant, Husband of Sarah Jane Jackson, of 428, Corporation Rd., Newport, Mon., NEWPORT (ST. WOOLOS) CEMETERY, 9. "C". 136.
Henry Jacobs headstonr Jacobs, Henry Emanuel, 31, 25th October 1941, Royal Air Force (VR), 1285616, Sergeant (W.Op./Air Gnr.), Son of Samuel and Harriett Jacobs, of Newport, Mon., NEWPORT JEWISH CEMETERY, Grave 31.

Local memorial - Newport Synagogue  and St Marks church

Jewish memorial                              Newport High School memorial in St Marks church

 
Jewish memorial Jacobs, Jack Fabian, 33, 20th November 1941, 5th Royal Tank Regiment, R.A.C., 7902759, Trooper, Son of Montague Emanuel and Rachel Jacobs, of Newport, Mon., HALFAYA SOLLUM WAR CEMETERY, 5. C. 6.

Local memorial - Newport Synagogue, Newport Rugby Club and St Marks church

                              Newport High School memorial in St Marks church

 

Thomas Jacobsen Jacobsen, Thomas Gilbert, 27th September 1918, Anson Bn. R.N. Div. Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, Wales Z/1391, Leading Seaman, LOUVERVAL MILITARY CEMETERY, DOIGNIES, A. 22.

Cause Of Death:         Died of wounds in 149th (RN) Field Ambulance (GSW Head)

Service History:           Enlisted 17/6/15 ; Draft for MEF 5/12/15, joined Nelson Bn. 9/1/16-7/3/17 Ulcer left big Toe, rejoined Nelson Bn. 10/5/17-22/8/17 ICT left hand, Invalided to UK 24/8/17; Draft for BEF 3/12/17, joined Nelson Bn. 4/1/18-23/1/18 VD Gonorrhoea, posted to Anson Bn. from Base Depot Calais 8/4/18-27/9/18 DD.

Notes: An Assistant Electrician ; b.3/11/1894 ; Next-of-Kin & home address: Parents, Thomas & Sarah A., 34 Clarence St., Newport, Monmouth.

 

South Wales Argus Jacobsen, William, 32, 18th September 1918, 7th Bn. South Wales Borderers, 7/19265, Private, Son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Jacobsen, of 18, New St., Newport, Mon., DOIRAN MILITARY CEMETERY, V. D. 11.

 

  Jakeman, William A, 25, 24th February 1945, Merchant Navy, S.S. Oriskany, Able Seaman, husband of Nancy Jakeman, of Newport, Mon., TOWER HILL MEMORIAL, Panel 76.

 

SS King Frederick Jama, Adan, 29, 19th July 1944, Merchant Navy, S.S. King Frederick, TOWER HILL MEMORIAL, Panel 61.

 

Alfred James James, Alfred John, 27, 8th May 1915, 1st Bn. Monmouthshire Regiment, 2162, Lance Corporal, Son of Emily Maud James, of "Fern Lea," Nash Rd., Newport, Mon., YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, Panel 50

Local memorial - Christchurch War Memorial

South Wales Argus                                        Christchurch War Memorial

 

  James, Daniel, 35, 14th April 1916, 6th Bn. South Wales Borderers, 17846, Private, Husband of Louisa James, of 9, David St., Pill, Newport, Mon., ECOIVRES MILITARY CEMETERY, MONT-ST. ELOI, II. D. 27.

 

  James, Edward, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, 38576, Private,     WW1

 

Ernest James James, Ernest, 11th April 1918, 2nd Bn. South Wales Borderers, 29960, Private, PLOEGSTEERT MEMORIAL, Panel 5.

 

St. Julian's High School memorial James,  F,     WW1

Local memorial - St Julian's High School

 

George James James, George Herbert, 33, 28th May 1915, 2nd Bn. South Wales Borderers, 6823, Serjeant, Husband of Elizabeth C. James, of Adderbury, Banbury, Oxon, HELLES MEMORIAL, Panel 80 to 84 or 219 and 220.

 

Harold James James, Harold R, 12th August 1915, 6th Bn. East Lancashire Regiment, 18542, Private, EMBARKATION PIER CEMETERY, Sp. Mem. B. 77.

 

James James James, James Henry, 33, 27th August 1917, 11th Bn. South Wales Borderers, 22300, Corporal, Husband of Florence May James, of 19, Castle St., Newport, Mon., TYNE COT MEMORIAL, Panel 65 to 66.

Local memorial - On parents grave at St Woolos cemetery

James James parents grave                                        Memorial to James on his parents grave

 

All Saint's church memorialh James, John, 2nd April 1915, 1st Bn. Welsh Regiment, 1633, Private, BAILLEUL COMMUNAL CEMETERY (NORD), J. 56.

Local memorial - All Saint's Church, Brynglas

 

HMS Defiance James, Llewellyn, 5th May 1941, Royal Navy, H.M.S. Defiance., D/J 14380, Chief Petty Officer, Son of John Parry James and Sarah James; husband of Grace James, of Sherborne, Dorsetshire, CORNWOOD (ST. MICHAEL) CHURCHYARD, South part against west wall.

 

Percy James James, Percy George, 21st June 1918, 4th Bn. The King's (Liverpool Regiment), 96523, Private, TERLINCTHUN BRITISH CEMETERY, WIMILLE, I. V

 

S James James, S, 18th June 1918, 10th Bn. South Wales Borderers, 21550, Company Serjeant Major, ST. SEVER CEMETERY EXTENSION, ROUEN, Q. II. G. 8.

 

  James, Sidney William, Welsh Guards, 3648, Private,     WW1

 

Newport High School memorial in St Marks church James, T W (Trevor Wynne?), 19, 4th November 1918, "D" Bty. 312th Bde. Royal Field Artillery, 190765, Driver, Son of Robert George and Margaret James, of 10, Bright St., Crosskeys, Newport, Mon., RUESNES COMMUNAL CEMETERY, I. A. 4.

Local memorial - St Marks church

 

  James, Walter, 20, 17th October 1918, 1st Bn. King's Shropshire Light Infantry, 27451, Private, Son of David and Mary James, of 13, London St., Maindee, Newport, Mon., BUSIGNY COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, III. A. 15.

 

William James James, William, 1st July 1916, 56th Div. Ammunition Col. Royal Field Artillery, 19964, Driver, HEBUTERNE MILITARY CEMETERY, IV. M. 55.

Local memorial - All Saint's Church, Brynglas

All Saint's church memorial

 

William James James, William Albert, 26, 26th September 1944, 2nd Bn. South Wales Borderers, 3912236, Private, Son of John and Ruth James, of Undy, Mon, GEEL WAR CEMETERY, II.C.17.

 

  James, William Maynard, 22, 8th October 1918, 1st Bn  Monmouthshire Regiment, Captain, Son of Alfred M. James, J.P., and Lilian E. James, of "The Fields," Newport, Mon., SEQUEHART BRITISH CEMETERY No.1, A. 2.

 

  Jameson, Percival W, Royal Signals, Sign.,     WW2

 

  Jeffery, Thomas James,  31, 16th May 1915, 1st Bn. Royal Welsh Fusiliers, 6892, Private, Son of the late Thomas and Elizabeth Jeffery, LE TOURET MEMORIAL, Panel 13 and 14.

 

William Jeffreys Jeffreys, William Stanley, 10th July 1916, 13th Bn. Welsh Regiment, Lieutenant, Son of William Jeffreys, of Llwynrhos, Newton, Porthcawl, Glam., THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Pier and Face 7 A and 10 A.

Local memorial - St Marks church

Newport High School memorial in St Marks church

 

Christchurch War Memorial Jeffries, Wilfred Reginald, 25th April 1915,  1st Bn. Monmouthshire Regiment, 2653, Rifleman, YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, Panel 50.

Local memorial - Christchurch War Memorial

 

  Jemerai, Jack, Merchant Navy,     WW2

 

Alan Jenkins Jenkins, Alan Thomas, 21, 20th October 1944, 1st Bn. Royal Irish Fusiliers, 14205074, Royal Irish Fusiliers, Son of David Charles and Winifred Ethel Jenkins, of Caerleon, Mon., SANTERNO VALLEY WAR CEMETERY, I, J, 8.

Local memorial - Christchurch War Memorial

Christchurch War Memorial                                        South Wales Argus

 

World War One memorial Jenkins, Alfred Charles, 1st May 1915, 1st Bn. Monmouthshire Regiment, 2272, Rifleman, YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, Panel 50.

Local memorial - St Mary's RC church

 

St. Julian's High School memorial Jenkins, Alfred Roy, 23, 6th July 1944, Royal Air Force, 637052, Corporal, Alfred E. Jenkins and Nellie M. Jenkins of Newport, Mon., HELIOPOLIS WAR CEMETERY, 6. O. 6

Local memorial - St Julian's High School

 

  Jenkins, Charles Llewellyn, 27, 24th March 1918, 6th Bn. South Wales Borderers, 39309, Corporal, Son of Charles and Polly Jenkins (stepmother), of 85, Albert Avenue, Maindee, Newport, Mon., ARRAS MEMORIAL, Bay 6.

 

  Jenkins, E, 7th July 1919, No.20 Fire Command, Royal Garrison Artillery, 12601, Master Gunner 3rd Class, NEWPORT (ST. WOOLOS) CEMETERY, 19. "C". 67.

 

St Mary's church, Malpas memorial Jenkins, Edward Turberville Llewllin, 25th July 1917, 59th Field Coy. Royal Engineers, Second Lieutenant, CORBIE COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, Plot 1. Row F. Grave 32.

Local memorial - Plaque, St Mary's church, Malpas

 

Plymouth's Royal Naval memorial Jenkins, Harold Leslie, 10th September 1939, Royal Navy, H.M. Submarine Oxley (sunk by HMS Triton), D/KX 76754, Stoker 1st Class, PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL, Panel 34, Column 2.

HM Submarine Oxley (sunk by HMS Triton)

 

Harold Jenkins headstone Jenkins, Harold Percival, 26, Royal Air Force (VR), 967188, Sergeant, Son of Arthur Reginald and Edith Anne Jenkins, of Newport; husband of Joan Trenear Jenkins, of Bushbury Wolverhampton, NEWPORT (CHRISTCHURCH) CEMETERY, Old ground. Grave 244.

Local memorial - St Marks church

Newport High School memorial in St Marks church

 

  Jenkins, Idris, 26, 14th August 1942, Merchant Navy, S.S. Arabistan, Third Engineer Officer, Son of William Henry and Elizabeth Jenkins, of Fleur-de-Lis, Mon., TOWER HILL MEMORIAL, Panel 9.

 

  Jenkins, James, Royal Marines,     WW2

 

  Jenkins, Robert Bartle, 22, 18th February 1917, "C" Coy. 5th Bn. South Wales Borderers, 16507, Private, Son of Thomas Arthur and Elizabeth Esther Jenkins, of 15, Hamilton St., Newport, Mon., THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Pier and Face 4 A

 

Stanley Jenkins Jenkins, Stanley Rees, 8th August 1944, 59 (6th Bn. The Hampshire Regt.) Anti-Tank Regt. Royal Artillery, 786959, Lance Serjeant, TILLY-SUR-SEULLES WAR CEMETERY, VIII. C. 1.

South Wales Argus

 

  Jenkins, Thomas Alfred, 34, 10th September 1941, Merchant Navy, S.S. Empire Springbuck, Chief Steward, Son of Thomas Edward and Florence Jenkins, TOWER HILL MEMORIAL, Panel 45.

 

  Jenkins, Thomas Melville, 23, 2nd April 1918,  6th Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers), 13506, Private, Son of Samuel and Sarah Elizabeth Jenkins, of "The Willows," Usk, Mon. Native of Newport, Mon., NAMPS-AU-VAL BRITISH CEMETERY, I. K. 5.

 

William Jenkins headstone Jenkins, William Henry, 40, 11th August 1946, Royal Navy, D/K66091, Leading Stoker, BASSALEG (ST. BASIL) CHURCHYARD, Row 7. Grave 30.
HMHS Glenart Castle

Jenkins, William John, 26th February 1918,  Mercantile Marine, H.M.H.S. "Glenart Castle", Fireman and Trimmer, husband of Mary Elizabeth Jenkins (nee Donovan), of 6, Capel St., Newport, Mon., TOWER HILL MEMORIAL

 

Vincent Jenner Jenner, Vincent John, 9th February 1916, 1st Bn. Welsh Guards, 1414,  Lance Corporal, ROYAL IRISH RIFLES GRAVEYARD, LAVENTIE, II. C. 2.

Local memorial - St Mary's RC church

World War One memorial

 

William Jenner Jenner, William John, 22, 10th October 1916, 6th Bn. South Wales Borderers, 17608, Private, Son of Henry John and Mary Ann Jenner, of 84, Sutton Rd., Newport, Mon., THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Pier and Face 4 A.

 

World War One memorial Jennings, John Wilberforce, Mercantile Marine, Chief Officer,     WW1

Local memorial - St Mary's RC church

 

All Saint's church memorial Jennings, Thomas Edward, 29th October 1918, 18th Sqdn. Machine Gun Corps (Cavalry), 52199, Serjeant, DAMASCUS COMMONWEALTH WAR CEMETERY, B. 73.

Local memorial - All Saint's Church, Brynglas

 

  Jobling, Albert Edward, 37, 30th July 1917, Mercantile Marine, S.S. "Shimosa", Ship's Cook, husband of Alice Mary Jobling (nee Lewis), of 33, Windsor Rd., Newport, Mon., TOWER HILL MEMORIAL

 

  Johanson, Augustus F, Mercantile Marine, Fireman,     WW1

 

Henry John John, Henry Stafford, 31, "B" Bty. 298th Bde. Royal Field Artillery, 190241, Driver, Son of William and Eliza John, of Tregwlym Farm, Rogerstone; husband of Violet May John, of St. Basil's Cottage, Rogerstone, Newport, Mon., NOYON NEW BRITISH CEMETERY, II. E. 6.

 

  John, William Thomas, WW1, 24, 8th May 1915, 1st Bn. Monmouthshire Regiment, 766, Corporal, Son of Mr. J. D. John, of 6, Morris St., Newport, Mon., YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, Panel 50.

 

Percy Johns headstone Johns, Percy Llewelyn, 60, 19th February 1946, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, formerly Merchant Navy, H.M.S. President, husband of Ivy Fanny Hogan Johns, of Newport, Mon., NEWPORT (CHRISTCHURCH) CEMETERY, Block 1. Extn. Grave 529.
  Johns, Stanley Holland, 41, 3rd February 1916, 2nd/10th Bn Welsh Regiment, 16902, Serjeant, Son of William Nicholas Johns and Sarah Judith Johns; husband of Edith E. Johns, of 87, Plasturton Avenue, Cardiff. A Journalist, NEWPORT (ST. WOOLOS) CEMETERY, 78. "C." 6.

 

Thomas Johns headstone Johns, Thomas, 37, 19th June 1917, 1st Bn. Monmouthshire Regiment, 226191, Lance Corporal, Son of the late John Johns; husband of Emma Johns. Born at Newport, Mon., NEWPORT (ST. WOOLOS) CEMETERY, 9. "C." 37.
William Johns Johns, William, 29, 9th June 1916, 4th Bn South Wales Borderers, 3/15396, Private, Son of John and Ellen Mary Johns, of 7, Bond St., Newport, Mon., AMARA WAR CEMETERY, XIV. D. 32.

Local memorial - On parents grave at St Woolos cemetery

William John'd parents grave                                        Inscription on grave

 

Charles Johnson Johnson, Charles Reginald, 20, 9th October 1918, 16th Bn. Royal Welsh Fusiliers, 93975, Private, Son of Thomas John and Annie Johnson, of 127, Christchurch Rd., Newport, Mon., BEAULENCOURT BRITISH CEMETERY, LIGNY-THILLOY, I. A. 35.

Local memorial - Christchurch War Memorial

Christchurch War Memorial                                        South Wales Argus

 

Ewart Johnson Johnson, Ewart Wesley, 31, 29th August 1944, 2nd Bn. South Wales Borderers, 390946, Serjeant, Son of Jarvis Benson Johnson and Elizabeth Johnson; husband of Kathleen Johnson, of Londonderry, Northern Ireland, ST. DESIR WAR CEMETERY, III. C. 14.

 

All Saint's church memorial Johnson, Percival, 27, 8th May 1915, "D" Coy. 1st Bn.  Monmouthshire Regiment, 1082, Rifleman, Son of Mrs. E. Johnson, of 6, Brynglass Rd., Newport, Mon.; husband of Florence Beatrice Palmer (formerly Johnson), of 23, Paget Rd., Plumstead, London, YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, Panel 50.

Local memorial - All Saint's Church, Brynglas

 

 

Johnson, Richard, Merchant Marine,     WW2

 

  Johnstone, John, 33, 2nd October 1915,  2nd Bn. Welsh Regiment, 8472, Private, (Served as STONE), Son of William and Margaret Johnstone, LOOS MEMORIAL, Panel 77 and 78

 

  Jolly, Alexander, 44, 26th February 1941, Merchant Navy, S.S. Llanwern, First Radio Officer, Husband of Sarah Jolly, of Newport, Mon., TOWER HILL MEMORIAL, Panel 65.

 

Alan Jones Jones, Alan Hugh, 19, 27th August 1944, Royal Navy, H.M.S. Britomart, D/JX559094, Ordinary Seaman, Son of Joseph and Alice Matilda Jones, of Risca, Mon., RISCA OLD CEMETERY, Plot C. Grave 169.

Alan Jones headstone                                        HMS Britomart

HMS Britomart was sunk by "Friendly Fire" after being attacked by RAF Typhoon ground attack aircraft. HMS Hussar was also sunk in the same air attack.

http://www.halcyon-class.co.uk/FriendlyFire/hms_britomart.htm

                            

South Wales Argus Jones, Albert Thomas, 22, 18th October 1918, 1st Bn. Monmouthshire Regiment, 226437, Private, Son of Joseph and Helen Jones, of Newport, Mon., ABBEVILLE COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, IV. H. 10.

 

Christchurch cemetery Jones, Alfred, 43, 25th June 1917, 38th (Welsh) Heavy Bty. Royal Garrison Artillery, 290391, Gunner, Son of Henry and Matilda Jones, of Kemeys , Mon., ABBEVILLE COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, III. B. 2.

Local memorial _ Christchurch cemetery

 

Alfred Jones Jones, Alfred Phillip, 19, 14th May 1917, "A" Coy. 1st Bn. Monmouthshire Regiment, 225821, Private, Son of John and the late Mary Jones, of 18, Courtybella Terrace, Newport, Mon., CHOCQUES MILITARY CEMETERY, I. K. 27.

 

  Jones, Arthur, 31, 16th March 1945, 4 Field Amb. Royal Army Medical Corps., Staff Serjeant, TAUKKYAN WAR CEMETERY, 11. B. 10.

 

  Jones, Arthur Theophilus Sumpton, 50, 11th June 1918, Mercantile Marine, S.S. "Lorle", Second Engineer, husband of Elizabeth Annie Lillie Jones (nee Walsh), of "Craganour," St. Mary St., Risca, Newport, Mon., TOWER HILL MEMORIAL.

 

  Jones, Basil Victor Herbert, 19, 28th December 1917, 1st/6th Bn. Royal Welsh Fusiliers, 267844, Private, Son of Capt. and Mrs. D. B. Jones, of Newport, Mon., JERUSALEM WAR CEMETERY, Israel, M. 71.

 

South Wales Argus Jones, Benjamin, Royal Navy, Leading Stoker, son of the late Mr and Mrs Arthur Jones of 5 Horace Terrace, Llanbradach.

 

HMS Glorious Jones, Bernard Roland, 21, 8th June 1940, Royal Navy, H.M.S. Glorious, FAA/FX. 79729, Air Mechanic 1st Class, Son of Lemuel Rowland Jones and Elizabeth Jones, of Griffithstown, Mon., LEE-ON-SOLENT MEMORIAL, Bay 1, Panel 5.

 

World War One memorial Jones, Charles Henry, 28, 29th April 1915,2nd Bn.  Grenadier Guards, 15443, Private, Son of Fredrick and Jane Jones, of 11, Union St., Newport, Mon., BETHUNE TOWN CEMETERY, IV. B. 65.

Local memorial - St Mary's RC church

 

Charles Jones Jones, Charles, 1915, South Wales Borderers, Private, Caerleon, Newport, Mon., Killed in Action in the Dardanelles.

 

  Jones, Charles, 1st Mons. & Glos. Regt., 2075, Private,     WW1

 

  Jones, Charles Trevor, Mercantile Marine, Captain,     WW1

 

Plymouth's Royal Naval memorial Jones, Clifford Denton, 31st May 1916, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, H.M.S. "Indefatigable, Wales Z/1612, Able Seaman, PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL, Panel 19. Column 3.

Local memorial - All Saint's Church, Brynglas

All Saint's church memorial                                        HMS Indefatigable

 

Plymouth's Royal Naval memorial Jones, Christopher William, 23, 24th August 1942, Royal Navy, H.M.S. Foresight, D/JX 143141, Leading Seaman, Son of William Charles and Emily Jones, of Pontypool, Mon., PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL, Panel 64, Column 1.

HMS Forsight

 

  Jones, Cyril, Merchant Navy,     WW2

 

D. Jones headstone Jones, D C, 27, 2nd February 1920, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, 38128, Private, Husband of Ethel Jones, of 3, Waters Cottages, Newport, Mon., NEWPORT (ST. WOOLOS) CEMETERY, 27. "C" 55
  Jones, David, 37, 14th February 1918, 1st Bn. South Wales Borderers, 25271,Private, Son of the late M. and J. Jones, of Newport, Mon., GWALIA CEMETERY, II. E. 22.

 

David Jones Jones, David John, 4th September 1915, Canterbury Regiment, N.Z.E.F., 6/1588, Private, ALEXANDRIA (CHATBY) MILITARY AND WAR MEMORIAL CEMETERY, H. 69.

 

Newport High School memorial in St Marks church Jones, Edgar William, 23, 27th September 1918, 1st Bn. Monmouthshire Regiment, 225863, Lance Corporal, Son of William Jones, of 38, Wolseley St., Newport, Mon., BRIE BRITISH CEMETERY, IV. D. 8.

Local memorial - St Marks church

 

Edward Jones Jones, Edward, 28, 14th May 1917, 23rd Bty. 40th Bde. Royal Field Artillery, 168240 Gunner, Son of Mary Jones, of Cilgynllefawr, New Quay, Cardiganshire, DUISANS BRITISH CEMETERY, ETRUN, IV. G. 43.

 

Edward Jones Jones, Edward Alexander, 27, 10th October 1944, 3rd Bn. Monmouthshire Regiment, 3911256, Private, Son of Thomas H. and Mary J Jones, of Newport, Mon., BRUSSELS TOWN CEMETERY, X. 23. 30.

Brother of George Jones killed 27th February 1945

Edward and George Jones                    Edward Jone's grave after reinterrment by the CWGC                    Edward Jones from SWA                    South Wales Argus

 

RAF Regiment Jones, Edward Viney, 22, 5th June 1944, Royal Air Force (VR), 2900 Sqdn. R.A.F. Regt., 1411224, Leading Aircraftman, Son of Edward and Alice Jones, of Stow Hill, Newport, Mon., SANGRO RIVER WAR CEMETERY, X. A. 6.
  Jones, Edwin Horatio, 20, 19th October 1940, Merchant Navy, S.S. Ruperra , Second Radio Officer, TOWER HILL MEMORIAL, Panel 89.

 

Plymouth's Royal Naval memorial Jones, Elisha, 19, 4th February 1919, Royal Navy, H.M.S. "Penarth.", J/78578, Ordinary Seaman, Son of David and Polly Jones, of 7, Wingate St., Newport, Mon., PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL, Panel 31. Column 3

HMS Penarth

 

  Jones, Ernest, 47, 8th May 1915, 1st Bn. Monmouthshire Regiment,  2215, Rifleman, Son of William and Hannah Jones, of Cinderhill, Monmouth; husband of Mary Elizabeth Jones, of 1, Gordon St., Maindee, Newport, Mon., YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, Panel 50.

 

49 Squadron RAF Jones, Ernest George, 23rd May 1944, Royal Air Force (VR), 49 Sqdn., 1651532, Sergeant (Flt. Engr.), BECKLINGEN WAR CEMETERY, Coll. grave 24. B. 5-7.
Ernest Jones Jones, Ernest James, 9th May 1915, 1st Bn. South Wales Borderers, 11671, Private, LE TOURET MEMORIAL, Panel 14 and 15.

Local memorial - St Mary's RC church

World War One memorial

 

Emlyn Jones headstone Jones, Emlyn, 38, 1st May 1945, Merchant Navy, S.S. Pandorian, Fireman and Trimmer, Son of William Jones and of Rose Jones of Pontnewynydd, Mon., TREVETHIN (ST. CADOC) CHURCHYARD, Plot 1. Row 17. Grave 5.
  Jones, Frank Douglas, 20, 19th July 1919, 15th Bn. The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment, 45111, Private, Son of John Jones, of 18, Courtybella Terrace, Newport, Mon. and the late Mary Jones, NEWPORT (ST. WOOLOS) CEMETERY, 79. "U." 150.

 

  Jones, Frederick, 9th May 1915, 1st Bn. South Wales Borderers, 8257, Private, LE TOURET MEMORIAL, Panel 14 and 15.

 

  Jones, Frederick W, Royal Navy,     WW2

 

Fred Jones Jones, Frederick William, Mercantile Marine, Chief Engineer,     WW1

South Wales Argusstory                                        South Wales Argus story

 

  Jones, Frederico Saldanha, 22, 1st March 1917, Mercantile Marine, 6th Engineer, Son of Kathleen Hughes (formerly Jones), of 7, Gelli Crescent Risca, Newport Mon., and the late David Morris Jones. Born at Rio-de-Janeiro, TOWER HILL MEMORIAL

 

George Jones Jones, George, 3rd February 1916, 10th Bn. South Wales Borderers, 23135, Private, ST. VAAST POST MILITARY CEMETERY, RICHEBOURG-L'AVOUE, II. O. 4.

 

George Jones Jones, George, 25, 27th February 1945, 2nd Bn. Welch Regiment, 3910678, Private, Son of Thomas H. and Mary J. Jones, of Newport, Mon, RANGOON MEMORIAL, Face 14.

Brother George Jones killed 10th October 1944

Edward and George Jones

 

George Jones headstone Jones, George, 35, 20th February 1946, 1st Bn. King's Shropshire Light Infantry, 782081, Serjeant, Son of William Henry and Catherine Jones, of Newport,Mon., NEWPORT (ST. WOOLOS) CEMETERY, Block 32. Grave 88.
George Jones grave Jones, George Henry, 21st February 1944, Royal Air Force (VR), 427 (R.C.A.F.) Sqdn, 1420376, Sergeant (W. Op. [Air]), NEWPORT (ST. WOOLOS) CEMETERY, Block 80. Grave 132.

Local memorial - Newport Rugby Club

427 Squadron RAF                                      

 

Gerald Jones Jones, Gerald Cuthbert Benjamin, 21, 5th January 1945, Royal Air Force (VR), 257 Sqdn., 186637, Pilot Officer (Pilot), husband of Jean Louise Jones, of Newport, Mon, SCHOONSELHOF CEMETERY, V. C. 103.

Local memorial - St Julian's High School

257 Squadron RAF                              St. Julian's High School memorial

 
Harold Jones - SWA 1915 Jones, Harold Theophilus, 28, 7th July 1916, 1st Bn. Monmouthshire Regiment, 2440, Private, Son of William Jones, of 9, Rutland Place, Newport, Mon., NEWPORT (ST. WOOLOS) CEMETERY, 7. "U." 100.

Local memorial - St Marks church and entry from Newport Intermediate School for Boys Directory

Newport High School memorial in St Marks church                                         

                                                                   

SS Trehata Jones, Henry George, 48, 8th August 1942, Merchant Navy, S.S. Trehata, husband of Florence E. Jones, of Rogerstone, Mon., TOWER HILL MEMORIAL, Panel 110

 

World War One memorial Jones, Henry John, 1st January 1916, 56, 4th Sup. Coy. Monmouthshire Regiment, 20560, Private, Husband of Kate Jones, of Albion Street, Newport, Mon., NEWPORT (ST. WOOLOS) CEMETERY, 18. "RC". 50.

Local memorial - St Mary's RC church

 

  Jones, Herbert, 24, 9th October 1917, 17th Bn. Australian Infantry, A.I.F., 1712, Lance Corporal, Son of Richard M. and Sarah Jones, of 24, Rose St., Newport, Mon., YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, Panel 7 - 17 - 23 - 25 - 27 - 29 - 31.

 

SS Treverbyn Jones, Herbert John, 25, 21st October 1941, Merchant Navy, S.S. Treverbyn, Fireman and Trimmer, Son of Charles Edgar and Mary Ann Jones, TOWER HILL MEMORIAL, Panel 111.

 

 

Herbert Jones headstone Jones, Herbert Stanley Hyde, 25, 22nd February 1945, Merchant Navy, S.S. Volturno, Able Seaman, Son of Alfred and Madeline Jane Jones, of Pontypool, Mon., PONTYPOOL (PANTEG) CEMETERY, Plot F. Grave 338.

SS Volturno                             

 
  Jones, Hywel, 29, 13th June 1941, Merchant Navy S.S. St. Lindsay (Newport), Third Radio Officer, Son of David and Olwen Anne Jones, of Milton, Weston-super-mare, Somerset, TOWER HILL MEMORIAL, Panel 90.

 

  Jones, Ivor Samuel, 42, 9th May 1915, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (Eastern Ontario Regiment), 51011, Private, Husband of Mrs. H. M. Jones, of "Littlehill," Belvoir Rd., Bideford, Devon, BAILLEUL COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION (NORD), I. B. 7.

 

  Jones, James Gladstone, 20, 4th September 1918, Mercantile Marine, S.S. "War Firth", Fireman, Son of Elizabeth Jones (nee James), of 11, Lewis St., Newport, Mon., and the late Thomas Jones, TOWER HILL MEMORIAL

 

  Jones, James H, Merchant Navy,     WW2

 

  Jones, John Cuthbert, South Wales Borderers, 35366, Private,     WW1

 

  Jones, John Henry, 28, 26th October 1917, 2nd/5th Bn. The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment, 244717, Private, Son of Edward Henry and Phoebe Jones, of 4, Pottery Rd., Newport, Mon., TYNE COT MEMORIAL, Panel 102 to 104

 

  Jones, John K Charles, Royal Air Force, FO,     WW2

 

John Jones Jones, John William, 21, 31st May 1916, Royal Navy, H.M.S. "Defence.", K/17266, Stoker 1st Class, Son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Jones, of 21, Glebe St., Maindee, Newport, Mon., PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL, Panel 16. Column 1

Local memorial - St Julian's High school

Plymouth's Royal Naval memorial                              HMS Defence                              St. Julian's High School memorial                             

 

78 Squadron RAF

Jones, Kenneth Ivor, 29th June 1941, Royal Air Force (VR), 78 Sqdn, .982910, Sergeant, RUNNYMEDE MEMORIALPanel 46

Kenneth Jones grave Jones, Leon Kenneth Edgar, 21, 31st August 1944, Royal Navy, H.M.S. Britomart, D/JX559568, Ordinary Seaman, Son of Leon Christopher and Eleanor Jones, of Newport, Mon., NEWPORT (ST. WOOLOS) CEMETERY, Block 81. Grave 80.

HMS Britomart

HMS Britomart was sunk by "Friendly Fire" after being attacked by RAF Typhoon ground attack aircraft. HMS Hussar was also sunk in the same air attack

http://www.halcyon-class.co.uk/FriendlyFire/hms_britomart.htm

 

Lewis Jones headstone Jones, Lewis Edmund, 22, 6th July 1947, Merchant Navy, S.S. Fort Capot River, Son of Lewis and Mary Evelyn Sarah Jones, of Newport, Mon., NEWPORT (ST. WOOLOS) CEMETERY, Block 84. Grave 162.
  Jones, Lilian Kate, 6th June 1916, British Red Cross Society, Voluntary Aid Detachment, Nurse, NEWPORT (ST. WOOLOS) CEMETERY, 78.2A/28.29.

 

Percy Jones Jones, Percy, 21, 2nd May 1917, Monmouthshire Regiment, 225516, Private, Son of J. Roche, of Meadow View, Rogerstone, Newport, Mon., BARLIN COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, III. A. 5.

Local memorial - Newport Athletic Club Gates

Newport Athletic Club Gates

 

Memorial to Phillip Jones Jones, Phillip Edward, 18, 18th August 1917, Mercantile Marine,  S.S. "Rosario", Mess Room Steward, Son of Thomas and Mary Ann Jones, of 9, Charlotte St., Newport, Mon., TOWER HILL MEMORIAL

SS Rosario

 

Newport High School memorial in St Marks church Jones, Raymond Charles, 23, 9th March 1942, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, H.M.S. Victorious., Sub-Lieutenant (A), Son of Arthur and Edith Jane Jones, of Newport, Mon., LEE-ON-SOLENT MEMORIAL, Bay 4, Panel 1.

Local memorial - St Marks church

 

  Jones, Richard, 39, 24th April 1917, 2nd Bn. Yorkshire Regiment, 38891, Private, Husband of Amy Alice Jones, of 3, The Friars, Priory St., Cheltenham, ARRAS MEMORIAL, Bay 5.

 

HMS Prince of Wales Jones, Robert Septimus, 30th July 1917, 19th Bn. Lancashire Fusiliers, 36879, Private, MONT HUON MILITARY CEMETERY, LE TREPORT, III. B. 7A

 

Plymouth's Royal Naval memorial Jones, Ronald Arthur, 28, 20th December 1941, Royal Navy, H.M.S. Prince of Wales, D/JX 223262, Ordinary Signalman, Son of Arthur S. and Ethel Jones, of Newport, Mon, PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL, Panel 50, Column 2.

Two memorial goblets presented to Newport High School by the parents of Ronald Arthur Jones with an enlargement of the inscription

Local memorial - St Marks church

Newport High School memorial in St Marks church                     Two goblets presented to Newport High School by the parents of Ronald Jones in his memory                    Inscription on both goblets

 
  Jones,  Roland, Merchant Navy,     WW2

 

Simon Jones Jones, Simon. 26, 25th March 1918, 5th Bn. South Wales Borderers, 39302, Lance Corporal, husband of Charlotte Mabel Johnson (formerly Jones), of 19, Mountjoy Place, Newport, Mon., ARRAS MEMORIAL, Bay 6.

 

HMS Barham Jones, Stanley Herbert, 41, 25th November 1941, Royal Navy, H.M.S. Barham, P/K 58013, Leading Stoker, Son of Jabez and Sarah Jones; husband of Mary Lavinia Jones, of Llantarnam, Mon., PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL, Panel 54, Column 2.

 

Stanley Jones headstone Jones, Stanley John, 39, 13th July 1940, 3rd Monmouthshire (Newport) Bn. Home Guard, Section Commander, husband of Dorothy Grace Jones, of Newport, Mon., NEWPORT (ST. WOOLOS) CEMETERY, Block 58. Grave 144.

 

  Jones, T D, 26, 27th August 1918, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, Wales Z/958, Telegraphist, Son of Thomas Lewis Jones, of 34, Capel Crescent, Newport, Mon., NEWPORT (ST. WOOLOS) CEMETERY, 16. "U". 6.

 

  Jones, Thomas, 26th December 1916, 2nd Coy. 40th Div. Train Army Service Corps, T4/090491, Staff Serjeant, CHIPILLY COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, A.

 

Thomas Jones Jones, Thomas Arthur, 24, 15th June 1918, 10th Bn. South Wales Borderers, 17705, Private, Son of Matthew John and Eliza Jane Jones, of 51, Ross St., Malpas Rd., Newport, Mon, ENGLEBELMER COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, D. 10.

 

Thomas  Jones Jones, Thomas Bertram Spencer, 20, 8th August 1915, 9th (Hawke's Bay) Coy. Wellington Regiment, N.Z.E.F., 10/826, Private, Son of Annie Jones, of 226, Stow Hill, Newport, Mon., England, and the late Edwin Jones, CHUNUK BAIR (NEW ZEALAND) MEMORIAL, 21.

 

  Jones, Walter Watkin, 19, 31st March 1918, 1st/5th Bn. London Regiment (London Rifle Brigade) posted to 1st/28th Bn. London Regiment (Artists' Rifles), 305649, Rifleman, Son of Richard Mogford Jones and Sarah Jones, of 24, Rose St., Newport, Mon., ETAPLES MILITARY CEMETERY, XXXIII. B. 1.

 

  Jones, William Henry, 22nd March 1918, 1st Bn. Royal Munster Fusiliers, 271, Private,  POZIERES MEMORIAL, Panel 78 and 79.

 

William Jones headstone Jones, William Charles, 31, 27th April 1943, South Wales Borderers attd. 30th Bn. Welch Regiment, 3913818, Private, husband of Annie Mary Jones, of Newport, Mon., NEWPORT (ST. WOOLOS) CEMETERY, Block 31. Grave 82.
William Jones Jones, William Henry, 9th August 1915, 4th Bn. South Wales Borderers, 12539, Corporal, HELLES MEMORIAL, Panel 80 to 84 or 219 and 220.

 

Christchurch cemetery Jones, William Henry, 28, 22nd July 1917, "B" Bty. 122nd Bde. Royal Field Artillery, 1335, Driver, Son of Sarah Jane Bennett (formerly Jones), of 11, Railway Terrace, Gilfach, Bargoed, Cardiff, and the late Albert Jones. Native of Bishton, Newport, Mon., BARD COTTAGE CEMETERY, II. M. 3.

Local memorial - Christchurch cemetery

 

  Jordan, George William, 19, 29th November 1940, Merchant Navy, S.S. Aracataca, Son of Joseph and Ivy Jordan of Newport, Mon., TOWER HILL MEMORIAL, Panel 9.

 

Lysaght's (Orb) Steelworks memorial Jordan, William Henry, 40, 1st July 1941, Civilian War Dead, Civilian, husband of Emily Louisa Jordan, of 50 Archibald Street. Died at Eveswell Street, Newport, Mon., NEWPORT (Christchurch) Cemetery, FC. C1. Extn1 Grave 310

Local memorial - Lysaght's (Orb) Steelworks

Obituary - South Wales Argus 1941

 

  Judd, Stanley J, Royal Engineers, Sapper,     WW2

 

  Jude, George Arthur, 22, 4th October 1915, 5th Bn. Yorkshire Regiment, 2032, Private, Son of John William and Mary Jude, of 9, Waterloo Rd., Newport, Mon., BAILLEUL COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION (NORD), I. B. 156

 

  Jude, John Robert, 1st July 1916, 9th Bn. King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, 21215, Private, THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Pier and Face 11 C and 12 A.

 

SS Turakina Judge, Michael Andrew, 41, Merchant Navy, S.S. Turakina, Chief Cook, husband of Stella Edith Judge, of Newport, Mon., TOWER HILL MEMORIAL, Panel 112.

 

  Julien, Johannes William, 52, 9th October 1942, Merchant Navy, S.S. Pennington Court, Able Seaman, husband of Edith Alice Julien, of Newport, Mon., TOWER HILL MEMORIAL, Panel 80.

 

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