Research Sources
The research into the men commemorated on the would not have been possible without access to some very special websites on the internet.
- Ancestry.co.uk
- Findmypast
- Commonwealth War Graves Commission
- Regimental Museum of The Royal Welsh (Brecon)
- The Long Long Trail
- Monthmouthshire Warriors
If you are researching any aspect of the Great War and come across a stumbling block don't despair. All you need to do is go onto this forum, ask a question and one of the very knowledgeable forum members will be there to help. The combined knowledge is astounding in general but a number of members are specialists in particular regiments or even battalions and are sure to be able to guide you well.
Although the internet is a fine source of information, sometimes you can't beat a good, old fashioned book! The following have been esssential reading both as a background source and for specific information about units etc which is just not to be found anywhere else.
- The History of the South Wales Borderers 1914-1918 by C. T. Atkinson
- Out since 14 - A history of the 1/2nd Battalion The Monmouthshire Regiment 1914-1919 by John Dixon
- History of the 2nd Battalion the Monmouthshire Regiment by Capt. G. A. Brett
- First World War Graves and Memorials in Gwent Vol 1 by Ray Westlake
- First World War Graves and Memorials in Gwent Vol 2 by Ray Westlake
A special thank you must go to the following:
- Margret Dufay - a wonderful lady who has travelled around France and Belgium to take photos of the men's graves and commemorations.
- Tabernacle Church - for the use of the fantastic photographs of the men of the congregation who fell.
- St Paul's Church - for the opportunity to photograph the Roll of Honour in the church.