THE 45 VICTIMS

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IDRIS JONES

Born 16 November 1910 Six Bells

Known as “Eli”

Son of Edmund Jones & Jane Elizabeth née Parry (married 1902)

Address – 23 Windsor Road, Six Bells

Occupation – Packer

Age at death – 49

Burial/Cremation – Glyntaff Crematorium & Cemetery, Pontypridd



“Ever remembered by his pals”




IVOR JAMES BAITON

Born 21 August 1911 Abertillery

Son of Edgar Baiton & Martha née Robbins (married 1911)

Husband of Edna Mary née Colgate (married 1937)

Address – 20 Attlee Avenue, Abertillery

Occupation – Cutterman

Age at death – 48

Burial/Cremation – New Cemetery, Brynithel



“We often think of bygone days, when we were all together.
The family link is broken now, but memories live forever”




JOSEPH JOHN KING

Born 5 November 1912 Abertillery

Known as “Jack”

Son of Joseph Henry King & Annie Hughes formerly Andrews (married 1908)

Husband of Iris Maud née Woodyatt (married 1938)

Address – 1 Harcourt Terrace, Abertillery

Occupation – Packer

Age at death – 47

Burial/Cremation – New Cemetery, Brynithel



“Come unto me all who labour and I shall give ye rest”




WILFRED WESTON

Born 24 May 1913 Abertillery

Known as “Wilf”

Son of Charles Henry Weston & Florence Amelia née Harwood (married 1912)

Husband of Chrissie Winmill formerly Bedford (married 1944)

Address – 1 Park Cottages, Abertillery

Occupation – Water Infuser on Panzer

Age at death – 47

Burial/Cremation – New Cemetery, Brynithel



“Softly at night the stars are gleaming, upon a silent grave
where there sleepeth without dreaming, the one I loved but could not save”




DANIEL JAMES BANCROFT

Born 28 July 1913 Abertillery

Known as “Danny”

Son of Charles Bancroft & Hannah née Trim (married 1910)

Husband of Amy née Grail (married 1936)

Address – 1 Griffin Street, Six Bells

Occupation – Collier on Panzer

Age at death – 46

Burial/Cremation – New Cemetery, Brynithel



“Just as you are you will always be
forever in our memory”




THOMAS GEORGE CRANDON

Born 30 September 1913 Nantyglo

Son of George Crandon & Laura née Hughes (married 1913)

Husband of Pearl née Thomson (married 1934)

Address – 42 Richmond Road, Six Bells

Occupation – Repairer

Age at death – 46

Burial/Cremation – Glyntaff Crematorium & Cemetery, Pontypridd



ALBERT GEORGE PINKETT

Born 7 August 1914 Abertillery

Known as “George”

Son of William John Pinkett & Mary Edith née Wilkins (married 1912)

Husband of Nancy Elaine née Weaver (married 1949)

Address – 16 High Street, Abertillery

Occupation – Collier

Age at death – 45

Burial/Cremation – New Cemetery, Brynithel



“A loving thought, a secret tear,
keeps your memory ever near”




WILLIAM HENRY PARTRIDGE

Born 1 May 1915 Blaina

Son of William Henry Partridge & Fanny née Adams (married 1907)

Husband of Ruby née Herrington (married 1939)

Address – 55 Lancaster Street, Blaina

Occupation – Borer

Age at death – 45



FRANK COOPER

Born 25 August 1915 Blaina

Son of William Cooper & Jessie née Hinge (married 1906)

Husband of Gladys Evelyn née Johnson (married 1941)

Address – 13 Lawrence Avenue, Abertillery

Occupation – Supplies Man

Age at death – 44

Burial/Cremation – New Cemetery, Brynithel



“Time enfolds another year, but memory keeps you ever near
The day ends, the sun sets, but the ones that loved you will never forget”




ROY MARTIN MORGAN

Born 1 March 1916 Abertillery

Son of William Morgan & Elizabeth née Perrett (married 1896)

Husband of Amy Margaret née Evans (married 1937)

Address – 43 Caefelin Street, Llanhilleth

Occupation – Repairer

Age at death – 44

Burial/Cremation – New Cemetery, Brynithel



“Like falling leaves the years roll by,
but love and remembrance never die”




VERNON ALEXANDER GRIFFITHS

Born 18 January 1917 Abertillery

Known as “Mick”

Son of Llewellyn Griffiths & Blodwen May née Jeffreys (married 1908)

Husband of Vera Jane née Hayter (married 1940)

Address – 6 Penrhiw Bungalows, Brynithel

Occupation – Deputy Grade I

Age at death – 43

Burial/Cremation – New Cemetery, Brynithel



“Deep in our hearts a memory is kept
of the ones we loved and shall never forget”




TELFORD CECIL MAPP

Born 7 November 1917 Abertillery

Known as “Cecil”

Son of Charles Mapp & Elizabeth Jane née Phippins (married 1899)

Husband of Elsie née Smith (married 1942)

Address – 3 Church Road, Aberbeeg

Occupation – General Worker

Age at death – 42

Burial/Cremation – New Cemetery, Brynithel



“Happy and smiling, always content,
loved and remembered wherever he went”




FREDERICK REES

Born 19 October 1920 Abertillery

Son of Rees Thomas Rees & Lily May née Pritchard (married 1909)

Husband of Iris Mary née Baghurst (married 1946)

Address – 34 Alma Street, Abertillery

Occupation – Fitter Grade II

Age at death – 39

Burial/Cremation – New Cemetery, Brynithel



“Memories are treasures no-one can steal
death leaves a heartache no-one can heal”




ARTHUR WATERS

Born 29 November 1922 Aberbeeg

Son of Arthur Waters & Beatrice née Smale (married 1916)

Husband of Marie née Britton (married 1947)

Address – 3 Albert Terrace, Aberbeeg

Occupation – General Worker

Age at death – 37

Burial/Cremation – Christ Church Churchyard, Aberbeeg



“He bade no-one a last farewell, or even said goodbye,
he was gone before I knew and only God knows why”




GEORGE GOLDSPINK

Born 17 April 1923 Hammersmith, London

Known as “Goldy”

Son of George Goldspink & Violet Gwendoline née Hemmens (married 1920)

Husband of Joan Violet Nourse formerly Bowen (married 1952)

Address – 75 Arrael Street, Six Bells

Occupation – Repairer

Age at death – 37

Burial/Cremation – New Cemetery, Brynithel



“It does not need a special day to bring you back to mind,
the days we do not think of you are very hard to find”




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